Live out Houseman / Butler Job in London
The Principal lives in London and is seeking a live-out candidate to assist him in the apartment with housekeeping, maintenance, cleaning, light cooking and general errands.
Main duties include but would not be limited to:
Responsibility for keeping the apartment and surroundings immaculately clean and tidy at all times.
This will entail: dusting, polishing, mopping, brushing, vacuuming and cleaning of valuable effects, leather care, solid wood floors, luxury rugs, marble and onyx surfaces, crystalline glass, mirrors, windows etc. and all rooms of the apartment including kitchen, bathrooms, bedroom, dressing rooms, dining, lounge, corridor and garden area
Laying and clearing tables, washing of utensils, crockery, cutlery and glassware at breakfast and lunch
Taking care of the laundry, changing the towels, making the bed daily and changing the bedding twice weekly with fresh sheets or as requested
Taking care of the Principals wardrobe (folding clothes and store correctly in dressing room), polish and clean footwear, clean stains on clothing. On occasion packing clothes for the Principal and laying out clothes for occasions
Taking care of the Principals supplements, gym drinks, protein drinks etc
Replenishing and restocking consumables including but not limited to: supplements, medication, toiletries, cleaning items, basic food items requested by the Chef, kitchenware and items requested by the Principal
Ensuring any basic DIY is carried out (changing light bulbs, repair fuses, fix loose cupboard doors etc) and ensuring that any damage /defects found are repaired
Working with maintenance contractors for electrics, lighting (Creston system), heating and water systems (BMS alarm systems), air-con system, electronic shutters, indoor mini pool system, fire system and gardening plants / garden irrigation system as well as ad-hoc systems
Working with the building management on all aspects affecting the apartment
Keeping maintenance service areas clean and ensuring apartment temperatures consistent
Liaising and communicating with the Chef, assisting him at all times where possible
Liaising and communicating with the Business PA at all times including providing meter readings, giving household and private bill payments and urgent mail to the office on a timely basis.
On occasion: formal butler service to Principal for business dinners and lunches including washing of utensils, crockery, cutlery and glassware
Taking the classic car for MOT /Service /filling up with fuel /ensuring battery fully charged
We are looking for a meticulous, hard-working and dedicated individual. proactive, adaptable individual. Self-motivated and composed - able to work in a quiet environment independently with little supervision
UK driving licence essential
Base Salary £55k per annum dependent on experience
Usual work hours: 7am - 3pm, Monday to Friday
When the principal is in residence you will be required to do these hours plus half day on Saturdays.