Job description
Our client with a large property close to Banbury in Oxfordshire are seeking a Live-out Housekeeper to join their established team of household staff.
Reporting to the House Manager, you’ll be working within a team of 4 housekeepers and responsible for the smooth domestic running of this busy family home – the family consists of 2 principals and their 3 children, all teenagers/adults, along with their friendly dog.
Duties include:
Ensure cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness standards in all bedrooms/corridors/guest rooms/other areas are maintained.
Cleaning of assigned rooms, bathrooms, and corridor areas to the highest standards. This includes changing bed linen, replacing towels, cleaning bathrooms thoroughly, vacuuming, mopping and dusting daily.
Reporting any household maintenance required.
Ensure all areas of the house are reset after use
Assist the House Manager with the development and maintenance of the house cleaning schedule
Assist with laundry duties, following all procedures as required
Assist with updating the inventories when required
Assist the House Manager and other Housekeepers with all projects as directed
Participate in training sessions where directed
Attend team meetings and be prepared to give updates when requested
Arrange for dry cleaning to be sent and documented
Prepare rooms for guests’ arrival, arrange for their luggage to be taken to rooms, and put the correct adaptors in place. E.g., Guest from U.S.- US-UK plug adaptors to be in rooms
All laundry and ironing are to be done daily, taking care to read the labels
Undertake additional duties from time to time within the responsibility level of the post
Due to the location of the residence a full driving license and own car would be preferable.
Working days: Monday to Friday with 1 weekend per month
Working hours: 8:30am – 6.00pm
Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 gross per annum, depending on experience