EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER/COOK REQUIRED IN CENTRAL LONDON
Location: Central London
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: £55,000 per annum, DOE
Status: Live-out
We have a great opportunity available for a dedicated Housekeeper/Cook with a positive, can-do attitude to work for an ultra-high-net-worth individual in their lovely home in Central London. Working closely with the House Manager, you will be responsible for the daily housekeeping and upkeep of this luxury 2-bedroom property, which is a secondary residence for the principal.
You will have great knowledge of cleaning products and know how to care for fine furnishings, fabrics and artwork. Energetic and flexible in your approach, you will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to preempt needs, ensuring that the principals' expectations are exceeded. Other duties will include laundry care and preparing healthy, light meals for the principal, so it's important that the successful candidate is comfortable and confident in the kitchen.
The ideal candidate will be attentive, well-presented and have a strong work ethic and positive attitude as well as being very friendly and personable, whilst still remaining discreet and boundaried. Prior longevity in a similar role is essential, as well as the ability to switch seamlessly between quieter periods when the principal is not in residence, and busier times when they are in London. As part of the role, you might also be required to travel from time to time, so having a valid passport is of essence for this role.
Working a regular Monday to Friday week when the principal is not in residence, working hours will change to Monday to Saturday (and occasional Sundays) when the principal is in London. When the property is in use, you will work in weekly rotational shift pattern alongside another staff member, either from 07:30-16:30 or from 12:00-20:00.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Cleaning including dusting, hoovering, mopping, changing beds, cleaning bathrooms
- Meal planning, preparation and cooking
- Caring for artworks, silver, high finishes etc.
- Laundry and ironing
- Ad-hoc duties as required
- Maintaining of the outdoor patio area
- Assist with wardrobe management
- Packing and unpacking for the principal
- Travelling with the principal from time to time
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Prior experience in a similar role
- Fluency in English both spoken and written
- Hardworking and dedicated
- High attention to detail
- Flexibility with hours and duties
- Team player
- Valid passport
- Trustworthy and reliable
- DBS checked or willingness to obtain a DBS check
- Excellent verifiable references