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Salary Our client, with a substantial residence on the outskirts of Canterbury in Kent, is seeking a Live-out Senior Housekeeper to assist with the smooth running of their residence.
The property is large – there are 12 bedrooms which are used regularly and a further 8 bedrooms which are occupied when the family entertain so it is imperative that candidates applying are motivated and efficient. There is a team of housekeeping staff within the property that you would be expected to manage.
Duties include:
Management of the housekeeping team
Hands-on housekeeping duties – cleaning, dusting, tidying, and organising
Ordering and restocking cleaning supplies
Laundry and ironing
Changing bed linen
Silver cleaning, care of antiques and artwork
Ad hoc duties/errands
Candidate requirements:
Previous experience working within a private household/top end hotel
Meticulous eye for detail and high standard cleaning & laundry abilities
Energetic, diligent, and professional – ideally with experience working in a managerial role
Confident being client-facing when required – including UHNWI guests
Cat friendly
There is a train station approximately 10-15 minutes walk from the property so a driver is not essential.
Working days: 5 days per week with the flexibility to work extra days dependent on the family’s requirements.
Working hours: standard hours would be circa 8.00am–4.00pm / 9.00am–5.00pm, with flexibility.
Salary: negotiable depending on experience.
Start Date: ASAP
