Live in Senior Housekeeper / Cook Job, Bridport Dorset

We have a great opportunity for an experienced housekeeper to help look after a beautiful large formal property. You will oversee two other housekeepers and liaise with the grounds team to ensure the household runs smoothly. This is the main residence for a couple with grown up children. They are looking for someone to stay long-term.

The role also involves looking after their two beautiful dogs when the couple are away shared with the other housekeepers. In addition, occasional help in the garden, mostly watering in the summer months.

Duties include:

Opening the home
Hands-on Housekeeping to a high standard, (Oversee two part time housekeepers)
Laundry, linen and ironing
Wardrobe management
Packing and unpacking of suitcases
Simple family cooking.
Service when the couple entertain
Daily dog care
Overseeing contractors reporting and logging maintenance issues
Ordering weekly food shops
Unpacking deliveries keeping on top of stock levels
Running errands
Keeping on top of the organisation of the home including stock inventories
Meeting and greeting guests
Closing the home for the day

The Couple have a strong preference for someone with a yachting background, or prior experience working in a formally run home.

Start date: As soon as possible

Working week: 5 days a week - to include weekends on rotation

Working Hours: 40 hours, any overtime worked will be given back in Lieu.

Accommodation: Two-bedroom cottage, Bills included (No pets or dependants will be considered)

Salary £40,000 - £45,000+ Depending on experience

Job reference number: 112614

Responsible consultant: Nicola Forster