Live-out Housekeeper | Marylebone, London, UK | £50,000

Overview

A private family is looking for a discreet and highly skilled Live-out Housekeeper to take charge of the daily care and upkeep of their two luxury penthouses in Marylebone, London.

The residences are located within the same serviced apartment building: one is a spacious three-bedroom, three-bathroom penthouse, and the other a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment situated on the same floor.

The family includes two adult children, with one residing full-time in one of the apartments whilst working in London. The Principals themselves divide their time between London and overseas, spending several months a year in the properties.

Job duties
Responsibilities of the Live-out Housekeeper in Marylebone include:

• Thorough cleaning and upkeep of both apartments to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Full laundry management, including washing, ironing, and organising clothes with meticulous attention to detail
• Packing and unpacking suitcases for the family and ensuring all clothing is organised
• Some preparation of light, simple lunches for the family mainly when the Principals are in residence
• Expert handling and cleaning of fine fabrics and furnishings, ensuring they are treated with the appropriate techniques
• Provide additional support as required, ensuring the smooth running of the household, and attending to any ad-hoc tasks
• Noticing and reporting maintenance issues, liaising with other staff, letting in and supervising maintenance contractors as required
• Grocery shopping for the family, running some errands, arranging restocking of laundry and cleaning products as required

Candidates must be/have:

• A genuine passion for upholding the highest standards in housekeeping, coupled with a keen eye for detail
• High standards in every task, with the ability to spot the smallest details
• Proven track record of housekeeping in high-end residences, ideally with experience working for UHNW/HNW families
• Experience working on yachts – would be highly desirable
• Ability to adjust working hours to meet the needs of the family, including occasional longer shifts when required
• High levels of discretion and professionalism when interacting with the family and guests
• A team player who can collaborate with other household staff and is proactive in identifying tasks and areas for improvement

Accommodation
No accommodation is provided as this is a live-out position.

Hours
Daily shifts working either 10:00 – 18:00 or 12:00 – 20:00.

Rotating weekly with the other housekeeper and alternative weekends when the Principals are in residence, otherwise Monday to Friday only, with flexibility to accommodate the Principals’ schedule and requirements.

Location
Marylebone, W1, London.

Salary
£50,000.

Job ref
CP899: Live-out Housekeeper in Marylebone, W1, London.