Live in Asst. Housekeeper I Henley-on-Thames + Travel
Green Baize Door
- Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
- £35,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Service allowance
- Workplace pension
- Pool car provided (for work purposes)
- Uniform will be provided
- Tidy up anything from the ground floor Reception Rooms and Gun Room.
- Preparation of breakfast as required.
- Ensure that all service areas (to include the Kitchen, Laundry Room, Butler's Pantry and back staircase) are clean and well organised.
- Laundering (to include washing, ironing and repair or alteration) as follows:
- All family laundry when in residence..
- To take clothes/linen to the dry cleaners when required.
- Items for dry cleaning to be noted in the “Laundry Book”.
- Vacuuming of the carpets daily if required, otherwise twice weekly or as necessary.
- Rugs should be swept and not vacuumed.
- Cleaning of grates, vacuuming and laying the fires.
- Bed linen should be changed every 4-5 days when in residence.
- Cleaning of the inside of the interior windows throughout.
- Cleaning of all furniture, including but not limited to soft furnishings, antique and other furniture, rugs and carpets.
- Close communication with the Senior Housekeeper/Head Butler regarding any maintenance and repairs required.
- Any household breakages and damages to items from the Butler's Pantry should be reported to the Head Butler..
- Monitor contractors in the house and ensure their work is carried out in a tidy fashion.
- When the Principals are in residence, it is expected that the dog feeding area is left clean.
- Dog walking when required.
- Kitchen/Toilets in Swimming Pool area to be cleaned. Fridges to be replenished.
- Shower/Steam Room in Spa area to be kept clean and tidy.
- When the family is away, it is necessary to maintain a programme of thorough “Spring cleaning”.
- Keep an eye on the flower arrangements and houseplants.
- The Assistant Housekeeper may be asked to help out in the evening when there is a dinner party.
- Security: Report any incident details to Security Operatives on duty.
- If the family is not in residence and the house is left empty for whatever reason it is essential that the house is locked.
- Any other cleaning/maintaining of family/guest areas on the Estate as directed by the Senior Housekeeper.
- Taking on the duties of the Lady's Maid on her days off/holiday.
- Travelling with the family as required.
- Shopping as required.
- Occasionally, the Assistant Housekeeper may be asked to prepare a meal for the family.
- Shoes and boots to be cleaned in conjunction with the Senior Housekeeper/Head Butler.
- Cleaning of wooden floors
- High dusting.
- Ensure fridges and freezers are kept clean and tidy0
- Cleaning lights and chandeliers in conjunction with the Senior Housekeeper/Caretaker.
- Answer the front door and taking any relevant messages - if in doubt refer caller to a senior member of staff in the house if present or the Estate Office.
- If the family returns late after a trip away, the Assistant Housekeeper may be asked to help out “out of hours”.