Live In House Management Couple - London - Separate accommodation

Live-In Couple – House Management Couple
Full-time, Live In domestic team of 2. The family home is a large prestigious house. It
requires a TEAM to look after the house maintenance, household tasks and to look
after the family and their requirements. Whilst individual employees may have allotted
tasks, the smooth running of the household depends on the ability of the TEAM to
cover for each other when necessary and keep each other informed of changes. The
role requires staff who have a positive, flexible, and helpful attitude.
Many of the existing staff have been working for the family for many years and whilst there
are areas to be improved, new staff should be respectful and sensitive
towards existing systems.
Key responsibilities:
Housekeeper/Cook
• Household cleaning and upkeep
• Maintenance issues reported and resolved swiftly
• Outlook inbox management
• Serving meals to family or setting up breakfast,lunch and dinner
• Laundry and ironing
• Care for furniture and clothing, including attending the principal's personal wardrobes,
giving care and attention to upkeep, and keeping everything in place
• Establishing and maintaining a network of trusted, value for money
suppliers/contractors
• Cooking
• Occasional driving for running errands/light shopping
• Answering telephone/meeting & greeting visitors
• Assisting with grocery shopping/online orders
• Assistance at other family homes as necessary
• Ad hoc tasks as required
Maintenance/Caretaker
• Managing interior and exterior maintenance contractors, repairs, and safety checks •
Effective filing and record keeping for all building issues/service contracts •
Communicate and explain upcoming major maintenance requirements to the
principles
• Invoice approval and clear communication with the principle and EA, as to upcoming
expenses
• General DIY – interior and exterior
• Cleaning interior/outside areas/furniture/windows and jet washing •
Establishing and maintaining a network of trusted, value for money
suppliers/contractors
• Front of house responsibilities, inclusive of welcoming visitors and guests as well as
overseeing contractors and services
• Assisting with event/functions including set-up and butler duties
• Light cooking
• Assisting and ensuring building security
• Occasional Chauffeur service – must hold a full clean licence valid in UK •
Answering telephone/meeting & greeting visitors
• Assisting with grocery shopping
• Assistance at other family homes as necessary
• Ad hoc tasks as required
Essential requirements:
• High level of flexibility
• Live-in position, weekends away to be arranged in advance to ensure someone will be
home
• Household uniform - black trousers and white top
• Clean, tidy and hygienic
• Right to work in UK
Personality profile
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• High degree of professionalism
• Ability to use your initiative and work independently
• Open minded and problem solving
• Punctual and reliable
• Understanding of the importance of discretion in the role
• Team spirited
Benefits:
• Separate accommodation
• Competitive salary