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Daily Housekeeper – Kensington

Our English VVIP family who live in the beautiful neighbourhood of Kensington would like to recruit a top notch housekeeper to join their team of housekeepers.

You must have at least 3 years experience working in VIP home(s) or a combination of working in 5 star hotels and private homes. You will need to have worked as part of a team before. Good English and being a good team player with a positive and helpful personality is key. You will be required to work to very high attention to detail. 

The role is strictly housekeeping. 

The successful candidate will work 50 hours per week on a rota (10 hour shifts, 5 days per week). 

Salary is up to £35,000 per annum DOE. You need to also be available to travel up to 6 weeks in the Summer and therefore you will need to have an EU or British passport. 

Here below is a more detailed job description:

  • Responsible for the hands-on cleaning tasks throughout the house. Reporting to the Head Housekeeper & House Manager.
  • Responsible for maintaining the highest possible levels of cleanliness throughout the property: Dusting
  • Vacuum cleaning
  • Maintaining floors
  • Making beds
  • Laundry
  • Care of linens & furnishings
  • Care of metals and stonework
  • Glass cleaning
  • Polishing
  • Tidying and arranging to the families preferences
  • Demonstrate good organization and the ability to prioritize in order to undertake tasks in a timely manner.
  • Follow a daily-clean routine using a good knowledge of cleaning methods and the proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Deep clean as instructed to maintain standards in all areas of the property.
  • Launder and press the principals clothing when needed.
  • Care Of fine clothing, jewellery and the family's personal accessories.
  • Assists in pressing, shoe polishing and jewellery polishing. Ensure valuable items are secure at all times.
  • On occasion be asked to take care of children and take care of pets.
  • Travel with the family as required.
  • Assist Butlers in the preparation of personal affects, beauty products, valuables and clothes for packing.
  • Unpacking suitcases and have everything ready for use shortly after arriving at destination.
  • You should be flexible, as you will be needed sometimes to be available to start early/ work late.
  • Respect the family's privacy at all times.
  • Follow security procedures put in place by the security team to ensure the property is secure at all times.
  • Personal shopping and running errands if requested.
  • Helps with general household duties as directed by the PA and House Manager
  • Be a team player alongside all other departments ensuring efficiency, harmony, and high morale throughout the household
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