Job Number 150
We have a terrific new position for a Russian speaking 'head' housekeeper and someone who also has or is confident to manage the house like clock-work for this Russian family. Great opportunity to put your own personality into this position!
You will need to have excellent previous private house housekeeping experience and great references together with a high attention to detail and who fully understands what 5* star cleaning looks like on a daily basis. You will also screen and manage all visitors to the house from contractors to all visitors so not as to bother the family, so someone who understands how to effectively manage the house. You will also need to speak at least intermediate English to deal with contractors and visitors to the house
Other duties will include:
- Oversee all grocery and household shopping, keeping the cleaning supplies stocked, buying and arranging household flowers
- Wardrobe management, as the clients enjoy beautiful clothing
- Taking care of all antiques
- No driving or cooking however, if you own your own vehicle this is a bonus but not essential
The house is a 3 bedroom property in the Chelsea area, so very close to the famous Kings road shopping experience
The family have a 1-year old baby daughter and they have a full-time Nanny. It is also important for the candidate to understand that the kitchen and laundry area are in continual use, so you need to be relaxed with this
Working days: 5 days per week with ideally a Wednesday & Sunday off however, the client is flexible with the working days and you can discuss this at interview
Working hours: 8 hours per day ideally 10am - 6pm or 5pm - 9pm
Salary on offer: Initially they are looking to start at 35k gross and if the candidate proves to be an excellent candidate it will rise to 40k+ gross
Starting date: Approx 9th January 2017 (there will be a hand-over and training from the leaving Housekeeper)
There will also be a 1 or 2 day trial prior to engagement
For this great role please apply via the website or call Martin on 0203 3188 4468 / ext 106 or email quoting job 150
