ZI369 - Part-Time Housekeeper - South Kensington, London

British American Household Staffing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-profile household is seeking a very flexible and detail-oriented live-out housekeeper for a family spending several months in London. Responsibilities include general housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and light cooking. Prior housekeeping experience and fluency in English are essential. The role requires working up to 6 days a week when the family is in residence and reduced hours when they are away. The hourly rate is £18.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must have prior housekeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• General housekeeping: cleaning, tidying and organisation of a 4-bedroom apartment.
• Laundry and ironing for the family.
• Grocery shopping and maintaining household supplies.
• Maintaining the home to a high standard of cleanliness and order.
• Light cooking for the male principal.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Fluent in English

Job description

Overview

Seeking a very flexible, detail‑orientated live‑out housekeeper for a high net worth family who spend between 4-6 months of the year in London. The schedule varies depending on whether they are in residence or not:

• Monday through Saturday, approximately 10am-5pm, when the family are in London
• 4 hours per day, 2 days per week when the family are overseas

Responsibilities

• General housekeeping: cleaning, tidying and organisation of a 4‑bedroom apartment

• Laundry and ironing for the family (including 2 children aged 7-years and 5-years)

• Grocery shopping and maintaining household supplies

• Maintaining the home to a high standard of cleanliness and order

• Light cooking for the male principal, who follows a strict but simple diet

Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the UK

• Must be fluent in English and communicate well

• Must have prior housekeeping experience

• Able to work 6 days per week when family is in London, and happy with just 8 hrs per week when the family is overseas

Salary and Benefits

• £18 per hour, non-negotiable