We are on the hunt for an experienced Head Housekeeper to join a large team at a very large estate near Ascot, Surrey.
The housekeeper will work closely with the Estate Manager to create shifts and rotas, whilst carrying out spot checks on and delegating the junior housekeepers work to ensure the house is spotless at all times.
Duties will include:
- Stock taking and placing orders with the Head Housekeeper and Estate Manager
- Liaising with the Head Housekeeper on a daily basis to ensure the property is maintained to a high standard
- Complying with guidelines outlined for the proper use, protection and safety of tasks particularly those relating to the COSHH regulations
- Training the Housekeeping team
- Cleaning of the house to maintain a 5* standard
- Taking responsibility for certain areas and tasks assigned by the Head Housekeeper
- Working on a rota system
- Having a good knowledge of cleaning marble, fine fabrics, and different woods
- Dusting surfaces
- Watering plants
- Emptying bins
- Carrying out turndowns on the evening rota
- Assisting the Butlers with polishing silver when required
- Sweeping balconies to ensure no leaves or debris collect
- Holding excellent knowledge of fine fabrics
- Informing the Head Housekeeper of needed supplies
- Able to carry out basic sewing and mending
- Assisting the Head Housekeeper with inventory from the dry cleaners
- Ensuring the laundry room is maintained to the highest standards
- Creating systems for the storage of linen
- Washing and ironing all bed linen, table linen, and towels, unless sent out to dry cleaners
- Wardrobe management and packing/unpacking of suitcases, maintaining any systems such as seasonal wardrobe changes
Please note, to apply, you must:
- Have 5 years of references that can be verbally verified
- Be comfortable to get an enhanced DBS (this will be paid for/organised by the client)
- Be comfortable working within a big team and taking 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: £45,000 - £50,000 gross per annum (DOE) + yearly pay review
If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV.
Please note, if you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application is unsuccessful.
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