Travelling Housekeeping Manager in Mayfair, London

Achieve Hospitality • London, England, GB • 1d ago

Job title: Travelling Housekeeping Manager
Location: Mayfair, London
Salary: £60,000 – 65,000 per annum
Work Schedule: 5 days per week, including occasional weekends
Accommodation: Live-out
Reporting to: Estate Manager
Start Date: ASAP

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Travelling Housekeeping Manager to manage a team of Housekeepers in a prestigious UHNW residence in Mayfair. This senior role offers the opportunity to lead a housekeeping team (3 members), ensure the smooth operation of a luxury home, and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation.
The ideal candidate is a strong manager, an expert housekeeper, and fluent in written and spoken English, ensuring clear communication with the principals.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day housekeeping operations of the London residence and additional international properties.
Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and organisation throughout all areas of the home.
Implement and monitor detailed housekeeping SOPs to ensure consistency across all locations.
Conduct regular inspections to ensure standards are consistently met and exceeded.
Manage, lead, and motivate a team of housekeepers operating on a 7-day rota.
Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly staff schedules, rotas, and holiday planners.
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of housekeeping staff.
Carry out performance reviews and provide continuous development and mentoring.
Coordinate deep cleaning schedules, seasonal rotations, and special projects.
Manage departmental budgets and oversee the purchasing of cleaning supplies, linens, and household items.
Maintain accurate inventory of household stock, linens, uniforms, and cleaning equipment.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels across all residences, including planning for travel and temporary cover.
Travel with the principals as required to ensure seamless housekeeping operations across residences.
Prepare properties in advance of arrivals, ensuring full readiness and presentation.
Work alongside local staff and external contractors in overseas properties.
Oversee all laundry operations, ensuring correct handling of delicate and high-value garments.
Implement best practices for garment care, storage, and wardrobe organisation in coordination with the Wardrobe Manager
Assist with packing and unpacking for the Lady of the House
Be present for in-house private tailoring fittings in the absence of the Wardrobe Manager.
Ensure full compliance with health and safety standards.
Maintain safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
Uphold strict hygiene protocols across all areas.
Work closely with the Estate Manager and other department heads (e.g., Wardrobe Manager, Butler, Maintenance, Security) to ensure smooth household operations.
Liaise with principals to understand preferences and maintain personalised standards.
Coordinate with the Estate Manager with external suppliers and contractors as required.

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience as a Housekeeping Manager within a UHNW private household or luxury hospitality environment.
Has the ability to compile daily task lists on text groups and monthly schedules
Word as well as vacation planning for the team per calendar year.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately at management level
Shows the ability to prioritise tasks daily, weekly, monthly.
Ensures the team follow instruction and follows up with set tasks
Strong leadership and team management skills across a 7-day operational structure.
Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability.
Discreet, professional, and service-oriented approach.
Flexible, with the ability to work at weekends through the year, and willing to travel internationally at short notice.
Strong knowledge of luxury fabrics, finishes, and specialist cleaning techniques.
Ability to manage multiple properties and priorities simultaneously.