Houseman/Butler Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Butler, House Manager
  • Contact: Jules le Roux
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Location: London
  • Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 116338
  • Contact Email: jules@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

HOUSEMAN JOB

To handle general maintenance, cleaning, and other domestic tasks for the smooth running of the private household.

Working under the direction of the Head Housekeeper and House Manager.

 

  • External duties:
  • Cleaning of the railings and garden furniture, including cushions and blankets if needed.
  • Deadheading and watering plants, Sweeping leaves and cleaning/scrubbing of the stone floor when required, Raking/sweeping leaves and debris, Cleaning of the household facade, windowsills and surrounding areas when needed
  • Cleaning external doors/door handles etc.
  • General upkeep of water features. These are maintained by external contractors but should be regularly checked and cleared if required. Any issues reported.

 

  • Internal household duties:   
  • Supporting the housekeeping team with general cleaning of the household (including but not limited to; Vacuuming, Mopping, Cleaning and dusting windows, walls ceilings as required).
  • Cleaning of kitchen and bathrooms if/when needed.
  • Daily removal of bins within the house, in conjunction with the household team.
  • Supporting the team with cleaning hard to reach areas and assisting with lifting/removing heavier items when needed.
  • Changing lightbulbs
  • Spotting and reporting and damages or issues in the household to the House Manager
  • Working as part of a team to provide day to day service for the house guests and owner when they’re in residence. 
  • Serving and making drinks (occasionally cocktails/wine etc)
  • Serving to the table
  • Assisting with the set-up and arrangement buffets
  • Plating food when needed (Food is regularly ordered in, so just transferring to crockery with the team) 
  • Shopping and general errands as required

Live out

Salary - £60-65K gpa

Mon - Fri - 9 am - 5pm