Live in/Out Head Housekeeper Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Head Housekeeper for a beautiful family home in Kensington. This role involves leading a small team to maintain high housekeeping standards in a busy household. You will oversee daily tasks, manage supplies, and ensure a welcoming environment for guests. With a self-contained flat available for live-in candidates, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic family setting. If you have a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Flexible hours

Team support

Self-contained flat

Qualifications

• Experience in high-standard housekeeping and team leadership.
• Excellent eye for detail and self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage housekeeping duties and maintain a clean, tidy home.
• Coordinate with team members and oversee cleaning supplies.
• Occasional cooking and front of house responsibilities.

Skills

Housekeeping

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Laundry and Ironing

Cooking

Job description

Live In or Out Head Housekeeper Job in Kensington

This lovely, busy, semi-formal family home is looking for an excellent, hands-on Head Housekeeper or Senior Housekeeper to join their household in Kensington. This is a 6-storey, 6-bedroom house. The family consists of a couple and their three young children. They employ two rotational Nannies as well as a full-time Housekeeper/Cook and a part-time Cleaner, who works three full days a week. The Head Housekeeper will share all housekeeping duties with the two other Housekeepers and also be responsible for ensuring that they, as a team, keep the house looking clean, tidy, and beautifully presented.

Duties to include:

• Housekeeping to a very high standard
• Managing the part-time Cleaner and allocating tasks to the Housekeeper/Cook
• Bed making
• Packing and unpacking
• Creating and implementing systems where needed to ensure the smooth running of the home
• Laundry and ironing
• Liaising with contractors
• Coordinate deliveries
• Run errands
• Reporting to EA
• Occasional simple cooking when Housekeeper/Cook is away
• Setting the table and serving at dinner parties
• Front of house Housekeeping - meet and greet guests
• Keep track and stock of cleaning supplies

The ideal candidate will be experienced in working at a high standard and have an excellent eye for detail. The position requires an individual who is confident in leading a small team and working by example to maintain the highest of standards. You will be a self-starter with a can-do attitude.

House: 6 bedrooms, 6 floors

Accommodation for a live-in candidate: Self-contained flat within the house with a separate entrance

Days and Hours for live-in candidate: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 7am - 6pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8.30am - 7.30pm with an hour lunch break. Days off Wednesday, Thursday.

Start date: When the right candidate is found

Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 + gross per annum

Vacancy number: 117257

Consultant to contact: Anisa Sykes Lane

If you would like to apply for this role and are not already registered with Greycoat Lumleys, please email your CV to: [e-mail]