Housekeeper
1598 CA
Johannesburg
May 27, 2020
To be discussed
Job description
A professional young family who reside in Johannesburg, South Africa requires the services of a very experienced and qualified housekeeper for their private residence & family compliment of 4 family members.
The candidate will be in charge of all the housekeeping requirements of the home on a permanent basis with full housekeeping, deep cleaning, laundry and ironing responsibilities together with dinner preparation for the family. A high level of cleanliness, hygiene, security and confidentiality will be expected at all times.
The principal’s children may require small lunches to be prepared on occasion, however dinner will be part of the main duties & responsibilities.
Full VIP housekeeping requirements to a very high standard are expected for both the family and occasional guests.
The candidate will be in charge of all the housekeeping requirements of the home on a permanent basis with full housekeeping, deep cleaning, laundry and ironing responsibilities together with dinner preparation for the family. A high level of cleanliness, hygiene, security and confidentiality will be expected at all times.
The principal’s children may require small lunches to be prepared on occasion, however dinner will be part of the main duties & responsibilities.
Full VIP housekeeping requirements to a very high standard are expected for both the family and occasional guests.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cleaning check list & record
- Detailed cleaning including carpets and windows, surfaces & antiques
- Organizing and scheduling cleaning routines
- Laundry and ironing including linens, VIP wardrobe and delicates
- VIP wardrobe management
- Simple sewing and repair to clothing
- Household inventory management & grocery list for cleaning supplies.
- Vendor supervision and reporting to estate manager
- Running errands
- Maintaining cleaning equipment at all times
- Special care of furnishings, delicate surfaces, high-end household appliances
- Hand-washing and special care of fine linens and delicate clothing
- Supervision & team work with gardeners & Au Pair
- Assisting in the preparation for functions / receptions & special occasions
- Bed making to hotel standard
- Turn down service to hotel standard
- Packing and unpacking luggage for when family travel and guest arrivals and departures _ when required.
- Lunch preparation or occasional kitchen assistance _ when required.
- Menu creation for the week
- Recipe perception and understanding _ for special requests
- Grocery and Inventory grocery lists
- Cooking & preparation of dinner on a daily basis
- Occasional Baby Sitting may be required
Requirements
- 5 years' experience working as a housekeeper in a private residence/luxury hotel
- Fluent English
- Housekeeping qualifications would be a plus
- Cooking qualifications would be a plus
- Dynamic, friendly yet professional person with kind and honest attributes who values the discretion required
- Fluent command of English in verbal and written communication
- Honest and Trustworthy individual with a pro-active mind set and a good problem solver
- Detail oriented with experience working in a luxury residence/hotel
- Extensive experience in similar position within a large private family residence or boutique hotel
- Qualifications and experience in domestic housekeeping with children
- Flexible and able to accommodate manager and guest requests
- Service orientated and highly skilled
- Additional certificates would be a plus
Work conditions
- Schedule is flexible in accordance to the family needs
- Salary based on experience and qualifications for the right candidate.
- Private accommodation is an option within the property, but not a limitation.
- Full time placement with 3 months trial period
Salary
To be discussed
This job offer is introduced to you by Morgan Richez
This job offer is managed by Morgan Mallet International's agency French Riviera & Monaco
Address : 1800 Rte des Crètes, 06560 Valbonne, France
Morgan Richez
Co-Founder
An entrepreneur at heart, I've been working in the luxury goods industry for 20 years. Recruitment has always been a passion for me, because this profession fulfils all the criteria necessary for human understanding. I've also had the good fortune to meet some of the world's wealthiest people from a wide variety of backgrounds. It's also a real pleasure to place candidates in the jobs of their dreams.
Morgan & Mallet International - Household staffing agency
This job offer is managed by Morgan Mallet International's agency French Riviera & Monaco
Address : 1800 Rte des Crètes, 06560 Valbonne, France
Role has been filled already
Permanent
Full time
Domestic Staff
Reference
1598 CA
City
Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
Posted
May 27, 2020
Salary
To be discussed
This vacancy has already been filled, but you can still apply for a future position.
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