Our UHNW client, with a residence in Mayfair, is looking for an organised and disciplined Head Housekeeper who has experience working in private residence(s). The Head Housekeeper will be a good communicator, can efficiently handle the fast-paced environment, and overcome any challenges that may arise.

Key duties will include but not be limited to:

• Receiving guests in a formal and welcoming manner
• Assisting with service for the Principal, family, and guests
• Assisting the Head of Private Office and Maintenance Manager with household and family security measures
• Identifying maintenance issues, repairing/reporting to the Maintenance Manager
• Maintaining inventory of household supplies
• Maintaining and reporting on household accounts (utilities, dry cleaning, gardening etc)
• Management of the housekeeping staff - schedule setting, allocation of duties
• Care and inventory of fine art and tableware
• Personal shopping and errands for the Principal
• Wardrobe management, packing/unpacking of luggage
• Supervise laundry to ensure highest standard of care for luxury items

Candidate requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum 5 years of experience working within luxury properties and for UHNWIs
• Be discreet with a strong sense of confidentiality and loyalty
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member
• Hard working with flexible and can-do attitude
• Fluent English preferred, and right to work in UK

Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £50-£60k DOE

Location: Mayfair
Role: Full-time, Live-out, permanent

Working Days: 7 days per week (up to 10 days) when Principal in residence. Time in lieu available when Principal is travelling (avg. 48 hours per week).  The principal is in residence approx. 6 months of the year for approx. 1-3 weeks at a time.

Working Hours: 12:00-22:00 when Principal in residence, 09:00–17:00 when Principal is travelling

Reporting To: Principal(s) and Head of Private Family Office