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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