Head Housekeeper Job
Our clients are looking for a proactive, discreet, trustworthy Head Housekeeper to oversee their beautiful property in Marbella, Spain and ensure it is maintained and run like a 5* hotel.
The Head Housekeeper will be responsible for managing the current housekeeper and running the house and facilities with integrity and attention to detail.
The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for the principle family and guests.
Ideally, the clients are looking for locally based candidates but they can provide accommodation for non-local candidates too (a rented house or apartment). The right candidate has to speak English and Spanish.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Cook a variety of meals when the family or guests are in residence
- To include, but not limited to breakfast, lunch, dinner, dinner parties, healthy snacks, juices, and drink perpetration etc
- Able to set a beautiful table and create lovely meals
- Ensure fridge is well stocked prior to guest arrivals and when family are in residence
- Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen
- Managing and working with the current house keeper on the below:
- Cleaning, for example: General cleaning of the property and deep cleaning where necessary
- Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing, sanitising toilets, showers/bathtubs, trash management
- Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards
- Sorting, washing, loading, unloading laundry and ironing o Run errands, such as dry cleaning, shopping etc
- Check stock levels of all household consumables and replace when appropriate
- Manage suppliers i.e gardener, pool maintenance, builders etc
- Monitoring all equipment and household items ensuring you notify the family PA on any damages, deficits and disturbances
- Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience
- Dealing with any housekeeper related request from the Family, Family Office or guests
Candidate Requirements
- Good knowledge of Spanish and English is a must
- Must be able to drive and have a car
- Degree of flexibility
- Proven experience as a cleaner or housekeeper
- Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
- Customer-oriented and friendly
- Working quickly without compromising quality
Schedule
- 8-10 hours per day, Monday – Friday when the family/guests are in residence
- Only 4 hours per day required when the family/guests are out of residence
- You will be expected to make up the hours when the family are in residence
- If more hours are required, then overtime will be paid
- The family will be in residence throughout the year for a combined total of approximately 15 x weeks
- Possible guests (rental) could be in residence during July & August (approximate 8 x weeks)
- Flexibility to work during weekends when the family are in residence
Salary
Competitive - dependent on experience
Ad reference : 1053 LD
Post on 18/04/2019 by Morgan & Mallet International
Position filled
