Our client, a lovely young family with an idyllic, large estate in Fawley, Southampton, is looking for a live-in or out Housekeeper/Cook, who is happy to be involved in occasional childcare too.
This would suit a live-in candidate, although a live-out candidate is also something they would consider if you are open to sleeping on-site occasionally when the family are away etc.
Responsibilities to include:
1. Open & close / clear reception rooms morning and night after use
2. Lay and prepare tables for fine dining, caring and key-holding for valuables and items used in table settings
3. Waitress as required
4. Receive guests, show them to their rooms, getting assistance with luggage if needed
5. Turning down rooms for the evening after guests have gone for dinner
6. Assist with floral arrangements, refreshing water in arrangements, keeping an eye on houseplants – liaising with Gardener on them coming in and out
7. Liaise on Kitchen Garden and processing produce with the female principal and Gardener
8. Keep snagging list updated for all household issues / broken furniture / plumbing / lighting
9. Run errands for employer, organise dry cleaning etc
10. Answer telephone / take messages
11. Communicate with guests on lost / forgotten items
12. Vacuum clean carpets, rugs and curtains, sweep, scrub, mop, and polish floors
13. Manage monthly schedule, liaising with the other housekeeping staff
14. Dust and polish furniture and fittings, clean metal fixtures and fittings
15. Make up beds and change linens as required, tidy up rooms
16. Laundry duties, iron and press clothing and linen
17. Monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements
18. Check and purchase groceries and household supplies to maintain adequate levels, maintain record of related expenditure
19. Prepare family meals for employer and or guests if required using Kitchen Garden produce where possible
20. Daily care of household pets
21. Polish silverware and objects, & clean appliances
22. Wash dishes and keep kitchen clean at all times
23. Babysitting overnight as required, full responsibility of the children at the time
24. Occasional school run when required
25. Prepare school kits / uniform as per daily requirement
26. Any other duties or tasks as assigned from time to time
Candidate requirements:
27. Well rounded, with a can-do, helpful attitude
28. Great time management skills, you will be expected to manage your own time and breaks according to the house schedule
29. Representing the family, household, and guests with discretion and confidentiality is highly important
30. Child and pet friendly, with an up-to-date DBS
31. A car will be made available for use if required for work purposes, therefore candidate should have full UK driving licence
Accommodation if live-in: to be discussed at interview
Working days and hours: Thursday – Monday (Tuesday and Wednesday days off), 50 hours per week; Specific hours TBC
Salary: £45,000 per annum