Our client, based in Belgravia, is seeking an experienced and skilled Head Housekeeper for this large property with a VIP family in a part-time residence.  Two young adults are in residence during University term time with the wider family visiting a few times per year.  This position is hands-on and reports to the House Manager.

Duties include:

• Managing the team of Housekeepers within the residence (duties, rotas, etc)
• All aspects of hands-on housekeeping including cleaning, tidying, and organising
• Laundry and ironing
• Caring for and maintaining fine fabrics, furnishings, and surfaces
• Acting as a ‘number two’ to the House Manager, supporting all operations within the residence
• Preparation of light breakfasts (eggs, fruit pots etc) on a Sunday when needed – training can be given
• Front of House duties – training given if needed
• Training temporary members of staff during busier periods
• Assessing the schedules already in place and making improvements as necessary

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working in a similar senior position
• Willingness to remain hands-on – although this is a senior role it is expected for the Head Housekeeper to lead by example and remain hands-on in daily duties
• Excellent abilities with all aspects of housekeeping – laundress experience would be a real bonus, however, further training on the client’s preferences will be given
• Strong English preferred – confident dealing with the client’s requests, visitors and contractors
• Flexible and hardworking, a team player with good leadership skills
• Common sense and a good attitude towards the job at hand - energetic and motivated
• Computer literate / tech savvy
• Well-presented, smiley and warm

The family tend to visit around 3 times per year, including over the summer and occasionally Christmas too, so you must be flexible to work during these periods.

Hours/days:

• Monday, 8.00am-5.00pm
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8.00am-4.00pm
• Friday & Saturday OFF
• Sunday 9.00.00-6.00pm
• Visit: 6 days per week, Saturdays OFF, Flexible hours

Salary: £55,000 per annum + private medical + generous pension contributions