Our clients, who have a residence on the
Northamptonshire/Oxfordshire boarders, are actively searching for
a live-in Domestic Couple. The couple must have previous
experience working as a couple and have prior high-end
housekeeping experience, either gained from private households or
luxury hotels/private members club. They must also have a good
understanding of house management and be confident in dealing
with contractors and attending to the maintenance around the
property. This is fully-staffed house so being a team player is
essential to support in all areas when needed. They must feel
confident working with high-profile individuals, happy to be a
team player and muck in with any tasks.
The family tend to spend their summers and half terms at the
property as well as occasional weekends so you must must be
present when they are there. When the family are not in
residence, there is flexibility to shorter days as longer days
will be expected when in residence.
Duties outlined but not limited to:
* Daily management of housekeeping to include hands on
housekeeping/cleaning.
* Stock management of kitchen, cleaning products, linens and
towels.
* Laundry
* Cooking is not an essential part of the role just a bonus
* Errand running
* Overseeing additional cleaning staff.
* Managing deliveries and visitors to the house
* Keeping outdoor areas clean and tidy
* Maintenance and washing of cars and refuelling etc
* Dealing with deliveries, maintenance, security and contractors
etc
* House management
* Maintenance around the property
* Supporting the Gardener when needed
* Other tasks may include, basic food preparation, wardrobe
management, packing unpacking, running errands etc…
Role is 5 days per week which will include some regular weekends.
Salary: £75,000+ (depending on experience).
Accommodation: a purpose built 3-bedroom cottage on the Estate
with outside garden space.
REF: S&W#2507954