We are on the hunt for 2 housekeepers to join a very large estate near Ascot.
Both housekeepers will work together on a rota system under the supervision of the Head Housekeeper to ensure the property is spotless and kept to 5* standards at all times.
You will be working alongside 10 other members of staff, therefore the ideal candidate will be a good team player and have a muck in and positive attitude.
Please see a list of duties below:
- Having a good knowledge of the cleaning of marble, fine fabrics and different woods
- Dusting of surfaces
- Watering of plants
- Emptying of bins
- Carrying out turndowns on the evening rota
- Assisting the Butlers with polishing of silver when required
- Sweeping of any balconies to ensure that no leaves or debris collect there
- Holding an excellent knowledge of fine fabrics and how to care for them
- Stock check and informing the Head Housekeeper of what supplies are needed
- Able to carry out basic sewing and mending
- Assisting the Head Housekeeper with the inventory from the dry cleaners
- Ensuring the laundry room is maintained to the highest standards
- Creating systems for the storage of the linen
- Washing and ironing of all bed linen, table linen and towels, unless sent out to the dry cleaners
- Wardrobe management and packing and unpacking of suitcases, maintaining any systems that are already in place, such as the season change of wardrobes – folding, packing away and storing correctly
Please note, to apply, you must:
- Have 5 years worth of references that we can verbally verify
- Be comfortable to get an enhanced DBS (this will be paid for/organised by the client)
- Be comfortable to work within a big team and take direction
- Be comfortable with flexible working hours and inconsistent shift patterns
Please see further details below:
Start: ASAP
Location: Near Ascot, Surrey
Client: UHNW Family
Property: Very Large Estate
Accommodation Offered: Separate 7-bedroom ensuite house with shared kitchen and living areas
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 gross per annum (DOE) + yearly pay review
If you are interested in the below position, please apply with your CV.
Please note, if you have not heard from us within 3 working days then please assume your application is unsuccessful.