Live-out Housekeeper in Knightsbridge, London
Randolphs Private Household Staff
- London
- £30,000-33,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Views 7DescriptionLive-out Housekeeper in Knightsbridge, LondonWe are looking to hire a full time Housekeeper, who will be required to ensure the safe keeping and smooth running of a private family's residence in Central London as part of a team of 4. The role is working under the house manager and with 2 other housekeepers.The position is permanent, live-out, full-timeThe family does not live in the UK full time and when they are visiting the Housekeeper should be flexible with working time, however one client is residence 9 months of the year.When they are in residence the house runs with a morning and evening shift shared between the housekeepers and temporary staff (if required).At all times:
- Collaborate with the house manager to ensure the property is kept in top condition, clean, safe and secure at all times. This will involve monitoring the housekeepers to keep the property in the highest level of order.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills when liaising with the house manager, staff, VIP guests and residents.
- Respond to guest requests such as ordering taxis, running errands & organising drycleaning.
- Cleaning of antiques, fine china, silverware and other items in the household. This includes laundry, windows, floor treatments, dusting, polishing, vacuuming, care of upholstery, fabric, glass, leather, etc., and careful attention to the cleaning of antiques.
- Service all areas regularly and cleaning schedule to include regular deep cleaning of bathrooms/kitchens and details such as preventing lime scale build up and running taps regularly to keep water pipes fresh etc.
- Liaise with the house manager regarding any/all maintenance issue relating to the property and oversee contractors doing work in the property.
- Familiarise yourself and become confident with fire systems/alarm systems and AV systems etc.
- Work in team of housekeepers and temporary staff to deliver excellent service.
- Maintain all areas of the house including turn up & turn down as well as the clients personal staff areas.
- Ensure Laundry is done to clients preferences (e.g. separate client/staff laundry and use preferred products etc.
- Adhere to a dress code when the client is in residence and ensure that the staff you are responsible for are also adequately presentable.