Head Housekeeper

Posted 5 hours 20 minutes ago by Exclusive Household Staff

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

A professional, VIP household in Mayfair is looking for an experienced Head Housekeeper to join their team. This is an opportunity to work in a stunning private residence for a lovely family.


You will be responsible for managing a team, maintaining the property's cleanliness and organisation, focusing on daily cleaning, upkeep, and laundry duties. This is a long-term position for someone who takes pride in maintaining a pristine home and enjoys working as part of large team.


Duties to include:

  • Managing a team of Housekeepers

  • Full housekeeping duties, including daily cleaning to a consistently high standard

  • General household organisation and tidying

  • Care for special finishes such as marble, silver, fabrics, chinaware and glass

  • Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe care, including delicate and designer items

  • Reporting any maintenance issues to House Manager

  • Monitoring household supplies and alerting when items need replenishing

  • Maintaining strict confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism in all matters relating to family and household

  • Occasionally assisting the Butlers, in line with household requirements

  • Working closely with other Heads of Departments/Chief of Staff


Ideal Candidate:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience working in an UHNW, fully staffed household (particularly a full time residence)

  • Discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of boundaries

  • Highly organised with excellent time management skills

  • Strong team player with good communication skills

  • Well-presented and professional in manner

  • Previous experience of managing a team


Days of work:

5 days on, 2 days off (including some weekends in rotation with the team)


Hours:

9.00am-6.00pm (some flexibility required)


Start:

ASAP


Salary:

Circa £70,000+ DOE