Live-out Housekeeper

Cora; London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Live-out Housekeeper to manage two luxury penthouses in Marylebone. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a refined environment, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for housekeeping, a keen eye for detail, and experience in high-end residences. Flexibility in working hours is essential to accommodate the family's needs. If you thrive in a professional setting and take pride in your work, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high-end housekeeping, ideally for UHNW/HNW families.
• Experience in laundry management and fine fabric care.

Responsibilities

• Thorough cleaning and upkeep of both apartments to ensure high standards.
• Full laundry management, including washing, ironing, and organizing clothes.
• Grocery shopping and running errands for the family.

Skills

Attention to detail

High standards in housekeeping

Discretion and professionalism

Team player

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Overview. A small private family is seeking a highly experienced and professional Live-out Housekeeper to manage their two super-prime penthouses in Marylebone, London. The properties consist of two apartments, one a three-bedroom, three-bathroom penthouse, and the other a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on the same floor in a serviced apartment block. The family has two adult children, one of whom lives in the apartments permanently and works in London. The Principals spend several months each year in the apartments and the rest of the time abroad. The role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to work in a luxury setting for a nice and kind family. After a long tenure with the current housekeepers, the family is looking for two new Housekeepers who can maintain their home’s impeccable standards. Start date: ASAP.

Job duties

Responsibilities of the Live-out Housekeeper in Marylebone include:

1. Thorough cleaning and upkeep of both apartments to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation.
2. Full laundry management, including washing, ironing, and organising clothes with meticulous attention to detail.
3. Packing and unpacking suitcases for the family and ensuring all clothing is organised.
4. Some preparation of light, simple lunches for the family mainly when the Principals are in residence.
5. Expert handling and cleaning of fine fabrics and furnishings, ensuring they are treated with the appropriate techniques.
6. Provide additional support as required, ensuring the smooth running of the household, and attending to any ad-hoc tasks.
7. Noticing and reporting maintenance issues, liaising with other staff, letting in and supervising maintenance contractors as required.
8. Grocery shopping for the family, running some errands, arranging restocking of laundry and cleaning products as required.

Candidates must be/have:

1. A genuine passion for upholding the highest standards in housekeeping, coupled with a keen eye for detail.
2. High standards in every task, with the ability to spot the smallest details.
3. Proven track record of housekeeping in high-end residences, ideally with experience working for UHNW/HNW families.
4. Experience working on yachts – would be highly desirable.
5. Ability to adjust working hours to meet the needs of the family, including occasional longer shifts when required.
6. High levels of discretion and professionalism when interacting with the family and guests.
7. A team player who can collaborate with other household staff and is proactive in identifying tasks and areas for improvement.

Accommodation. No accommodation is provided as this is a live-out position.

Hours. Daily shifts working either 10:00 – 18:00 or 12:00 – 20:00. Rotating weekly with the other housekeeper and alternative weekends when the Principals are in residence, otherwise Monday to Friday only, with flexibility to accommodate the Principals’ schedule and requirements.

Location. Marylebone, W1, London.

Salary. £50,000.

Job ref. CP766: Live-out Housekeeper in Marylebone, London.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: 10:00 – 18:00 or 12:00 – 20:00
Salary: £50,000 yearly