Live In Domestic Couple - Knightsbridge
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Knightsbridge |
| Area | London, England |
| Sector | Domestic Couple |
| Salary | £60K - £70K Gross per annum, combined salary |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | 15374 |
- Description
- Live In Couple required for a family for their residence in Knightsbridge. This is a weekend role.
The house is fully staffed over 5 floors with two housekeepers, a housekeeper/cook, driver, maintenance person and another couple who have worked for the family for over twenty year
The couple will split the duties. One being a Housekeeper who is happy to cook when the other cook is off work. Simple meals and you will be shown how to cook the preferred recipes. The other part of the couple will be required to be a driver and handy person who is happy to run errands and go shopping.
Duties will include- All areas of housekeeping to the highest of standards
- All washing and ironing of clothes including delicate, silk and cashmere. Specialist items to be taken to the dry cleaners
- Changing of beds and laundering and ironing bedding.
- Knowledge and the ability to clean wooden, marble and glass surfaces along with polishing silver and looking after antiques.
- Occasional cooking and able to follow easy middle eastern recipes
- Running errands, food shopping in person and online
- Assisting the maintenance manager with handyman duties. Liaising with contractors as and when needed
- Driving the principles around London, to Sussex and airport runs
- Maintaining the cars to ensure they are always clean and filled with fuel.
- Running errands
- Maintenance of the property. Ensuring alarm and security systems are in full working order.
- Caretaking the property when the principles are away
It is essential that you have worked in a similar role and worked for UHNW clients previously. You must have at least five years’ experience working in a similar role and have worked within a team environment. Excellent communication and organisational skills with an eye for detail is essential for this position.
There are staff quarters, and you will be provided with your own bedroom and bathroom. Salary is dependent on experience and your skills. £60 to 75,000 gross per year
Working days/Hours: Tuesday to Saturday
Accommodation: ensuite bedroom within the separate staff house.
Salary: £60K to £70K gross per annum depending on experience