Head Housekeeper
Contract: Full-time, live-out
Salary: Excellent salary for the right candidate
Start Date: ASAP
Vacancy ID ZR_512_JOB
Work Experience 5-10 years
Chelsea, Greater London, SW10
We are seeking an exceptionally meticulous, well-presented and highly professional Housekeeper for a high-end private residence in Central London.
This role requires someone with excellent housekeeping standards, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with confidence. The successful candidate must be self-sufficient, proactive and capable of taking ownership of their duties without needing constant direction.
The household is looking for someone discreet, polished and reliable, with a genuine pride in maintaining a beautifully presented home. This would suit a Housekeeper who understands luxury private household standards, notices the smallest details and is able to keep a residence immaculate, organised and guest-ready at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Full housekeeping to an exceptional standard
Maintaining all living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and guest areas immaculately
Laundry, ironing, pressing and wardrobe support
Care of delicate fabrics, fine finishes and high-quality materials
Ensuring the residence is always beautifully presented and guest-ready
Organising cupboards, storage areas and household items
Monitoring household supplies and reporting what is needed
Supporting deep cleaning schedules and seasonal organisation
Working independently and taking ownership of daily duties
Liaising respectfully with other staff, contractors or service providers when required
Maintaining discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Schedule
Full-time, live-out role
Rota position
5 days per week
Weekend work will be required as part of the rota
Flexibility required depending on household needs
Requirements
Strong private household housekeeping experience
Excellent attention to detail and genuinely high standards
Confident working independently and taking initiative
Well-presented, polished and professional
Discreet, reliable and trustworthy
Strong laundry, ironing and wardrobe care skills
Able to maintain a residence to luxury standards
Calm, organised and self-sufficient
Flexible and willing to support the household’s needs
Comfortable working as part of a rota, including weekend cover where requiredPersonal
Attributes
Meticulous and detail-focused
Naturally proactive and self-motivated
Takes pride in immaculate presentation
Calm, discreet and professional
Well-groomed and well-presented
Practical, hands-on and reliable
Able to take ownership of the role and work without constant supervision
Benefits
75-80K
High-standard private residence
Professional working environment
Long-term opportunity for a strong and committed Housekeeper
Bespoke Bureau
We are an exclusive and long-standing high-end London-based Domestic Staff Agency and Training Academy of Domestic Staff and Service Staff. With joy, we provide a unique, personal, caring and professional recruitment service for Clients in need of the market’s best household staff. Impressively, we are a one-stop shop for all private household staff needs.
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