This is a great opportunity for an experienced Russian-speaking housekeeper with a sound understanding of looking after high-profile homes to join a beautiful family in their lovely house in Surrey. It is a live-in position - read more about living conditions below - so the role has to be suitable for someone who can commit to a live-in role.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of housekeeping. Day-to-day duties could involve:
- Thorough cleaning of the properties
- Vacuuming and cleaning of floors, carpets and rugs
- Dusting and polishing of all surfaces
- Laundry and ironing, organising dry cleaning
- Schedule all linen changes
- Care of fine china, silver and crystal
- Maintain an adequate supply of household cleaning products
- Run errands for the client
- Receive and supervise contractors
- Household shopping online and shops
- Occasional cooking
- Assist with table service at dinner parties (rare)
- Some care of animals (walks, visits to the vet etc.)
Key requirements
- Hardworking and discrete
- Flexible
- Trustworthy
- Well-presented and professional
- Driving licence is preferable but not essential
- Russian language skills
- Good/conversational English is a must
WORKING HOURS:
40 hours week working 5 days a week with 2 days off (some weekend availability). Typically working 9-5, can involve working earlier or later as required. Flexibility is a must.
ANNUAL LEAVE:
32 days per annumbut will not normally be entitled to take a day's holiday on a public holiday.
OTHER DETAILS:
- Live-in position. Accommodation - fully furnished studio flat with own bathroom and fully equipped kitchen, entrance through the main house
- Benefits include: private health insurance, life Insurance, income protection cover, private pension scheme