High level House Manager for a residence in London (VZPP)
- Reference:
- VZPP
- Category:
- Shore Based Jobs
- Position:
- Estate / House Manager
- Salary:
- commensurate with your experience
- Location:
- London
- Job posted:
- September 13, 2018
- Are you an accomplished and focussed House Manager?
- Are you hard-working with experience in supervising staff?
- Use your exemplary communication and organisation skills!
We have a position available to work for a VIP employer to manager his London residence. It is a full-time live-in role. You will have your own private bedroom with ensuite bathroom. The position suits a single person.
Efficiency and proven experience to a high standard is required, so your CV needs to demonstrate prior experience in a similar role (at least 5 years) as you will be expected to be a self-starter who knows how to approach all aspects of the role in an expert fashion.
This position will suit candidates who are hard-working and have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage their time, and that of the other staff, effectively.
General duties will include:
- Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, conduct and safety.
- Establish standards and procedures for the housekeeping staff.
- Assign other domestic workers their duties and inspect their work to ensure it meets the prescribed standards.
- Coordinate work, attendance/rosters and activities of household staff members (approx. 5-7 staff). Prepare lists of work assignments and ensure that your staff understand the scope of their work. Be their mentor!
- Coordinate maintenance and service providers (contractors) as may be required for house, garden and pool maintenance.
- Maintain inventories and stock to ensure adequate supplies including kitchen supplies (as the chef may need assistance in coordinating purchases)
- Select and purchase new furnishings, accessories, tools, etc as required.
- Run errands, pay utility bills, shop for groceries and incidentals, as required.
- Ensure that the house is properly secured and looked after whilst the family members are away.
- Keep accounts and budgets for the running of the house.
- Perform ad hoc tasks and duties as requested.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a CV that proves their experience and supports their suitability for the role
- Practice confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Be well-presented and well-mannered with a positive outlook
- Be flexible, organised and versatile
- Be familiar with correct cleaning and laundry procedures and be able to train and mentor the junior staff
- At least three recent references
- Have a valid First Aid certificate (an advantage)
- Have a recent Police check
- Have experience with children of school age (having your Working With Children card)
Hours: Full-time. Monday to Friday approx. 8:30am until 5:30pm
Salary: The salary offered will be commensurate with your experience. UK working conditions apply.
Start date: as soon as the right candidate is found.
Note: you will need to be legally entitled to work in the UK.
Language Requirements:
Good knowledge of the English language is required.
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