Housekeeper Job

Greycoat Lumley's client are seeking an experienced housekeeper for their private home near Lancaster. This is a full-time role with split shifts and does include weekends. Live in accommodation is provided on site for the betterment of carrying out the role.

The Main Responsibilities are:

• Housekeeping
• Carry out tasks for the owners when they are at home, when they have guests and when they are away.
• Maintain the inventories and ensure they are kept up to date.
• To keep the areas of the house for which you are responsible cleaned to a high standard.
• To work closely with the Cook and Cleaner to ensure all tasks are being carried out to the required standard.
• Cleaning including dusting, polishing, vacuuming
• Washing and ironing bed linen and clothing as required
• Occasional food preparation when the Cook is off
• Set the table for meals and serve meals
• Annual spring clean of all rooms in rotation
• Maintain all Household inventories
• Cleaning all areas of responsibility including polishing silver and brass, dusting, cleaning behind and under all furniture
• Clean out and set fireplaces
• Set tables for meals
• Clean and tidy main bedroom and bathroom, make bed, when the Principal is in residence
• Clean silver
• Empty suitcase on arrival and put away or wash clothes as instructed - pack for departure
• Report any breakages or maintenance required in the house

Key Skills & Experience

• Must have experience as a housekeeper in a similar role
• Good Organisational skills and attention to detail
• A team player with good communication skills and a flexible approach

Start: ASAP

Salary: £28,000 GPA

Accommodation: 2 bedroom separate property provided. Council tax is include