Live In Housekeeper/Cook Job, Notting Hill, London
A lovely HNW family based in Central London are looking for an experienced and versatile Housekeeper to join their household on a full-time live-in basis. Working collaboratively with the wider team, you will have an exceptional eye for detail, as well as excellent knowledge of cleaning products and know how to care for fine fabrics and finishes in order to keep this 6-bedroom family home in pristine condition.
The role will require a variety of duties and responsibilities including all general and deep cleaning tasks, wardrobe management, laundry and ironing, as well as packing and unpacking suitcases. A busy family home with three young children, the family also employ a nanny and part-time cleaner, so they are looking for a child-friendly all-rounder candidate with a positive, team player mentality who is happy to muck in where required. It is important that the Housekeeper is pet friendly, as the family have a friendly dog that will require daily walking and feeding as part of the role.
The role will also require the Housekeeper to manage grocery shopping and errand running for the family, so a good communicator with a proactive and self-directed nature is required. As part of the role, the Housekeeper will prepare breakfast for the children in the morning, so the ideal candidate will have good basic cooking skills and a willingness to assist with preparing fresh, healthy meals for the family as well.
The role is to primarily work from Monday to Friday, but flexibility will be required to assist on some weekends when needed (overtime paid/days off in lieu). Mornings and late afternoons tend to be the busiest times of the day, so it is likely that a split shift will be required on most days. Accommodation is provided in separate living quarters within the home with private access, where you will have your own bedroom and bathroom.
The ideal candidate will be diligent, flexible and engaged.
Duties to include:
- General cleaning including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, polishing, changing beds, cleaning bathrooms and kitchen
- Wardrobe management
- Packing and unpacking for trips and holidays
- Laundry and ironing
- Family style cooking and meal preparation, preparing breakfast for the children
- Reporting to the PA/House Manager and liaising with other household staff to ensure the day runs smoothly
- Grocery shopping and errand running e.g. dry cleaning
- Dog walking and feeding
Property: 6 bedroom house
Accommodation: Separate living quarters within the home with private access, where you will have your own bedroom and bathroom.
Working week: Monday to Friday
Working hours: 7am to 12:30pm and 4pm to 9pm
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 gross per annum
Start date: As soon as the right person is found
Consultant to contact: Francesca de Paoli
Vacancy number: 177578