Housekeeper / Acting Supervisor - Kensington, London

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Our private client is looking for a formally trained senior housekeeper with minimum 5 - 10 years previous experience in London prime properties, or experience working within 5* luxury hotels or private residences, to work alongside Head Housekeeper and support as Acting Housekeeper when Head is away etc.

You will work on rota within a small domestic team, and comply with such instructions consistent with the position reporting to the Head Housekeeper, and subsequently a House Manager.

The housekeeper will be a good team player and used to supervise staff and equally join the team in a hands on housekeeping and cleaning capacity.

You will be organised with a real eye for details, taking pride in your job and willing to go the extra mile, ensuring exceptional housekeeping services. Must be comfortable working around children and family pets.

Must have an understanding and experience handling high fashion and all associated laundry and wardrobe management ie pressing, storing, organising, packing suitcases, unpacking etc.

Working pattern, Holiday and Overtime

  • Working Week: 5 days per week / 2 days off

  • Hours: Housekeeping service runs between 7am to 9pm, and split across 3 different shifts, each up to 9 hour shifts - as follows:

    • 1st shift of the day starts Early 7am - 3pm

    • 2nd shift of the day starts Middle 9am - 6pm

    • 3rd shift of the day starts Afternoon/Eve 1pm - 9pm

Salary and Package

  • Salary £55,000 gross pa DOE

  • Additional day of holiday in lieu if any additional days are worked

  • Statutory holiday entitlement of 20 days annual leave plus English Bank and Public Holidays.

  • Enrolment to the workplace pension scheme

Must have:

  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate a team.

  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

  • Right to work in UK, current Enhanced DBS (or willing to undertake) and recent and checkable references

To apply, please email your CV including full work history to cv@ljwrecruitment.com