House Assistant – London

A long-standing client of a recruitment agency has returned to hire a house assistant to join their team in Knightsbridge. This is a busy but informal household with three children. You will be part of a service team of four, working closely with the chef and housekeepers to keep the house clean, organised and working efficiently.

This role is suitable for someone with yachting or chalet experience looking to transition to a land-based position. High attention to detail and excellent teamwork are essential. You must be confident with dogs; the family have three large labradors that you will help care for when required.

This is a family where staff tend to stay; several previous placements in this team have reported enjoying the role and recommending the household to others.

The role may include occasional overseas travel (optional). You may also be required to assist at their second property in Surrey from time to time; travel expenses will be covered.

You must be a UK citizen with your own accommodation in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily informal service of food and drinks to the family
• Work closely with the chef on meal preparation, organisation and service
• Coordinate with the housekeeping team to ensure all areas are clean and tidy
• Daily tidying and maintaining household organisation
• Stock management
• Report maintenance issues to management
• Meet and greet guests to the home
• Work collaboratively with other house assistants to cover duties
• Travel with the family when required
• Assist with dog care when required
• Occasional overseas travel (optional)
• Assist at the Surrey property on the odd weekend

Ideal Candidate:

• UK citizen
• Yachting stewardess or chalet hosting experience is ideal
• Confident in all aspects of service
• Fluent in English
• Available immediately

Package:

• Salary £35,000 – £40,000
• Very good work-life balance (plenty of downtime when the family travels)
• Working hours: either morning or evening shift 7am–2pm or 2pm–10pm. Work 1–2 weekends a month.

Job Status: Live
Responsible Consultant: Philippa Smith