Live-Out Housekeeper

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff in Mayfair, London, is seeking an experienced, polished Housekeeper to join a fully staffed household. Salary around £48,000 per year, 48 hours weekly, on a rota including some weekends. Shifts include 7:00am-4:00pm, 9:00am-6:00pm or 12:00pm-9:30pm.

Uniform provided. Temp-to-perm contract. The successful candidate will maintain exceptionally high standards of cleanliness, presentation and comfort, working as part of a professional household team in a large formal

Qualifications

• Previous professional housekeeping experience in a private household or five-star hotel.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards.
• Professional, discreet and respectful manner.
• Flexible and adaptable to shift patterns.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team.
• High standard of personal presentation.
• Courteous, honest and humble in approach.
• Comfortable working in a formal, fully staffed household environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residence to an exceptionally high standard of cleanliness and presentation.
• Clean, prepare and replenish bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas in accordance with household standards.
• Ensure rooms are fully stocked and presented to the required standard.
• Handle laundry, housekeeping duties and care of household items as required.
• Remove rubbish and recycling and ensure appropriate disposal.
• Report any damages, missing items, maintenance issues or discrepancies promptly to the Head Housekeeper.
• Assist with Kitchen Porter duties if required.
• Work collaboratively with the wider household team to ensure the smooth running of the residence.
• Follow all household procedures, policies, health and safety requirements and instructions.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Be flexible and willing to assist with reasonable additional duties as required by the household.

Skills

Private household experience

Attention to detail

Discretion

Flexibility

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Location: Mayfair, London
Salary: £48,000 GPA
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: 48 hours per week
Schedule: 5 days per week on a rota, including some weekends
Shifts: 7:00am-4:00pm, 9:00am-6:00pm or 12:00pm-9:30pm
Uniform: Provided
Contract: On a temp-to-perm basis.

Our client is seeking an experienced, polished and flexible Housekeeper to join a fully staffed household in a large and formal Mayfair residence. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation and comfort throughout the property, working as part of a professional household team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Housekeeper with experience in a formal private household or five-star hotel who takes genuine pride in their work and is comfortable working within a busy and highly organised environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the residence to an exceptionally high standard of cleanliness and presentation
• Clean, prepare and replenish bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas in accordance with household standards
• Ensure rooms are fully stocked and presented to the required standard
• Handle laundry, housekeeping duties and care of household items as required
• Remove rubbish and recycling and ensure appropriate disposal
• Report any damages, missing items, maintenance issues or discrepancies promptly to the Head Housekeeper
• Assist with Kitchen Porter duties if required. Not essential but a bonus
• Work collaboratively with the wider household team to ensure the smooth running of the residence.
• Follow all household procedures, policies, health and safety requirements and instructions.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Be flexible and willing to assist with reasonable additional duties as required by the household.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous professional housekeeping experience within a private household or five-star hotel
• Excellent attention to detail and exceptionally high standards
• Professional, discreet and respectful manner
• Flexible and adaptable to changing household requirements and shift patterns
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently as well as within a team
• High standard of personal presentation
• Courteous, honest, hardworking and humble in approach
• Comfortable working in a formal, fully staffed household environment