Live in/out Head Housekeeper Job

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Live In or Out Head Housekeeper Job in Kensington

This lovely, busy, semi-formal family home is looking for an excellent, hands on, Head Housekeeper or Senior Housekeeper to join their household in Kensington. This is a 6-storey, 6-bedroom house.The family consists of a couple and their three young children. They employ two rotational Nannies as well as a full time Housekeeper/Cook and a part time Cleaner, who works three full days a week. The Head Housekeeper will share all housekeeping duties with the two other Housekeepers and also be responsible for ensuring that they, as a team, keep the house looking cleaning, tidy and beautifully presented.

Duties to include:
• Housekeeping to a very high standard
• Managing the part-time Cleaner and allocating tasks to the Housekeeper/Cook
• Bed making
• Packing and unpacking
• Creating and implementing systems where needed to ensure the smooth running of the home
• Laundry and ironing
• Liaising with contractors
• Coordinate deliveries
• Run errands
• Reporting to EA
• Occasional simple cooking when Housekeeper/cook is away
• Setting the table and serving at dinner parties
• Front of house Housekeeping - meet and greet guests
• Keep track and stock of cleaning supplies

The ideal candidate will be experienced in working at a high standard and have an excellent eye for detail. The position requires an individual who is confident in leading a small team and working by example to maintain the highest of standards. You will be a self-starter with a can-do attitude.

House: 6 bedrooms, 6 Floors house

Accommodation for a live in candidate: Self-contained flat within the house with a separate entrance

Days and Hours for live in candidate: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 7am - 6pm and Saturday and Sunday, 8.30am - 7.30pm with an hour lunch break. Days off Wednesday, Thursday.

Start date: When the right candidate is found

Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 + gross per annum

Vacancy number: 117257

Consultant to contact: Anisa Sykes Lane

If you would like to apply for this role and are not already registered with Greycoat Lumleys, please email your CV to: sarahs@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

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