Senior/ Head Housekeeper required for one of our lovely clients in Chelsea
Full time | Bespoke Bureau | United Kingdom
Posted On 02/04/2026
Job Information
Vacancy ID ZR_477_JOB
Vacancy Status In-progress
Work Experience 2-4 years
Start Date end of April 2026
600+
Application Send your CV to monica@bespokebureau.com
City Chelsea
State/Province City of London
SW10
Job Description
Senior/ Head Housekeeper – Chelsea, Central London (Live-Out, Full-Time)
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a lovely, informal family based in Chelsea, who are seeking an experienced and proactive Head Housekeeper to join their household on a long‑term basis.
The family of four (two adults and two young children, with a newborn expected in 2026) are moving into a beautiful 6‑bedroom home in Chelsea. They employ a full‑time nanny and another Housekeeper so this role will involve working as part of a small, friendly team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on, organised, and discreet professional who enjoys taking ownership of a home and ensuring everything runs smoothly to a high standard.
The Role
This is a senior, hands‑on position combining housekeeping, light cooking, and household management. You will be the key point of coordination within the home, ensuring everything is well‑organised, maintained, and running efficiently day‑to‑day.
Key Responsibilities
Housekeeping & Home Management
* Maintaining the home to an immaculate standard at all times
* Overseeing and implementing cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, seasonal)
* Supporting with hands‑on housekeeping when needed
* Managing laundry, wardrobe organisation, and household presentation
Cooking
* Cooking (though not every night, it may be a few nights in a row, with occasional assistance from Principals); a love for cooking and happy to follow recipes is very important
* Preparing simple, healthy family meals
Organisation & Administration
* Managing household supplies, inventories, and ordering
* Coordinating schedules, routines, and household priorities
* Keeping clear records and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations
Team Support
* Working alongside and supporting the second Housekeeper
* Creating a positive, organised, and efficient working environment
Contractors & Maintenance
* Liaising with contractors and overseeing maintenance and repairs
* Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard
Entertaining
* Assisting with occasional entertaining (1–2 times per month, shared with the other Housekeeper)
* Helping with table setting, service, and clearing
Start: end of April 2026
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday, approximately 10:00am – 6:00pm
* Occasional flexibility required for events (shared within the team)
Requirements
* Proven experience in a similar role within a private household
* Highly organised, proactive, and able to use your own initiative
* Hands‑on, with high attention to detail and pride in your work
* A team player with a positive and flexible attitude
* Discreet, trustworthy, and professional at all times
* Confident managing a household and coordinating tasks independently
* Love to cook / good cooking skills / able to follow recipes etc
up to £60k gross per annum depending on experience
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