Live-Out Housekeeper
Mayfair, London, Salary: £48,000 gross per annum
EHS #9530
Live-Out Housekeeper
Location: Mayfair, London
Salary: £48,000 gross per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: 48 hours per week
Schedule: 5 days per week on a rota, including some weekends
Shifts: 7:00am–4:00pm, 9:00am–6:00pm or 12:00pm–9:30pm
Uniform: Provided
Reports To: Head Housekeeper
Job Reference: EHS #9530
Our client is seeking an experienced, polished and flexible Housekeeper to join a fully staffed household in a large and formal Mayfair residence. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation and comfort throughout the property, working as part of a professional household team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Housekeeper with experience in a formal private household or five-star hotel who takes genuine pride in their work and is comfortable working within a busy and highly organised environment.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain the residence to an exceptionally high standard of cleanliness and presentation.
Clean, prepare and replenish bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas in accordance with household standards.
Ensure rooms are fully stocked and presented to the required standard.
Handle laundry, housekeeping duties and care of household items as required.
Remove rubbish and recycling and ensure appropriate disposal.
Report any damages, missing items, maintenance issues or discrepancies promptly to the Head Housekeeper.
Assist with food and beverage service when required; previous F&B experience would be advantageous but not essential
Work collaboratively with the wider household team to ensure the smooth running of the residence.
Follow all household procedures, policies, health and safety requirements and instructions.
Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Be flexible and willing to assist with reasonable additional duties as required by the household.
Ideal Candidate
Previous professional housekeeping experience within a private household or five-star hotel.
Excellent attention to detail and exceptionally high standards.
Professional, discreet and respectful manner.
Flexible and adaptable to changing household requirements and shift patterns.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently as well as within a team.
High standard of personal presentation.
Courteous, honest, hardworking and humble in approach.
Comfortable working in a formal, fully staffed household environment.
International travel at short notice may occasionally be required.
Exclusive Household Staff was founded in 2012 by John Pettman, who for more than 25 years has been directly involved in the world of Domestic staff. John’s successful career spans over 10 years as a Butler, Estate Manager, Lifestyle Manager, and during the past decade in the recruitment of Household staff.
John’s career started at Buckingham Palace, followed by the British Embassy in Paris. Having himself managed multiple properties and staff worldwide for high-profile families, his in-depth knowledge and expertise are widely recognised and highly respected.
Now in the eleventh year of operation, Exclusive Household Staff is an established global market leader for the placement of experienced private household domestic staff.