Our client, a couple with a young child based in Knightsbridge, is seeking a professional, experienced and reliable Live-In Housekeeper/Cook to join their household as soon as possible.
This is a lovely opportunity for an experienced housekeeper who takes pride in maintaining a home to a very high standard and is confident with both detailed housekeeping and light, healthy cooking.
Duties
- All daily cleaning and housekeeping duties to an exceptionally high standard
- Laundry and ironing, including the care of delicate and high-quality garments
- Wardrobe management and organisation
- Light, healthy cooking for the household, following recipes and established preferences
- Maintaining excellent standards of presentation and organisation throughout the home
- Working closely and collaboratively with the live-out housekeeper
- Being comfortable working across a multi-floor property
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be:
- Professional, polished and well presented
- Experienced working within private households to a high standard
- Highly reliable, discreet and trustworthy
- An excellent communicator with a positive and helpful approach
- Highly skilled in laundry, ironing and wardrobe management, with strong knowledge of delicate fabrics and garments
- A confident and competent cook, comfortable preparing simple, healthy meals from recipes
- A strong team player who is happy to work alongside other household staff
- Flexible and willing to occasionally work slightly later when required
Working Schedule
- 5 days per week
- Working on a rota alongside the existing live-out housekeeper
- 7:00am – 5:00pm
- Occasional flexibility to work later when required
Accommodation
- Private bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Use of the family kitchen
Start: ASAP
Location: Knightsbridge, London
Salary: circa £45,000 gpa
EHS #9642
