Head Housekeeper Job


A family with three children (13 - 21) residing in Noorhoek, Cape Town, South Africa require the professional services of a housekeeper / housekeeping manager to maintain the high standards of their property and assist & manage the existing domestic housekeeper's duties. 

​The luxury property demands a high level of cleanliness and hospitality orientated operation to ensure family and guests are cared for to the highest standards. 

​The candidates previous experience in private households and hospitality orientated properties would be utilized to its full extent to ensure a very high level of service is rendered to family guests.  Accommodation is excluded and own transport arrangements should be made.

Profile 
  • Fluent command of English in verbal and written communication
  • Honest and Trustworthy individual with a pro-active mind set
  • Detail oriented with the ability to manage: Housekeeping, Laundry Management & Deep Cleans
  • Extensive experience in similar position within a luxury private family residence or similar environment
  • High level of experience in a Housekeeping position
  • Flexible and able to accommodate principle and guests schedule
  • Service orientated and highly skilled
  • Qualification and experience in housekeeping
 
Duties & Responsibilities 
  • Planning cleaning schedule and tasks in different parts of the property
  • Carrying out periodical deep cleans, as well as daily cleaning of the property 
  • General administrative duties including stock, rosters, inventory and grocery lists
  • Basic Cooking experience & qualifications will be an advantage 
  • Geared towards general hygiene and cleaning standards set by family 
  • Potential dinner service duties during receptions and special occasions 
  • Sound knowledge of cleaning and hygiene protocols, products and equipment 
  • Overseeing stock and supply operations in regards to cleaning products and supplies 
  • Flower arranging 
  • Maintaining and inventory of cleaning products and materials 
  • Ensuring upkeep of porcelain, crystal, gold and silverware 
  • Regular cleaning and changing of bed linen 
  • Laundry Management & VIP wardrobe care 
  • Dusting and polishing delicate surfaces 
  • Hoovering, sweeping, mopping and washing of floorboards, carpets, tiles and rugs 

Requirements
  • 3 years' experience working as a Housekeeper in a private residence 
  • Fluent English 
  • Driving Licence would be a plus
  • Cooking and Housekeeping experience
  • Dynamic, friendly yet professional person with kind and honest attributes who values the discretion required

Extra information
  • Schedule is flexible in accordance to the family needs (max 45 hour week)
  • Salary based on experience and qualifications for the right candidate.
 
Live out position
Full time placement with 1 month trial period
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​Position filled