Live-Out Housekeeper

Job description

Location: Mayfair, London
Salary: £48,000 GPA
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: 48 hours per week
Schedule: 5 days per week on a rota, including some weekends
Shifts: 7:00am-4:00pm, 9:00am-6:00pm or 12:00pm-9:30pm
Uniform: Provided
Contract: On a temp-to-perm basis.

Our client is seeking an experienced, polished and flexible Housekeeper to join a fully staffed household in a large and formal Mayfair residence. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation and comfort throughout the property, working as part of a professional household team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Housekeeper with experience in a formal private household or five-star hotel who takes genuine pride in their work and is comfortable working within a busy and highly organised environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the residence to an exceptionally high standard of cleanliness and presentation
• Clean, prepare and replenish bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas in accordance with household standards
• Ensure rooms are fully stocked and presented to the required standard
• Handle laundry, housekeeping duties and care of household items as required
• Remove rubbish and recycling and ensure appropriate disposal
• Report any damages, missing items, maintenance issues or discrepancies promptly to the Head Housekeeper
• Assist with Kitchen Porter duties if required. Not essential but a bonus
• Work collaboratively with the wider household team to ensure the smooth running of the residence.
• Follow all household procedures, policies, health and safety requirements and instructions.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Be flexible and willing to assist with reasonable additional duties as required by the household.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous professional housekeeping experience within a private household or five-star hotel
• Excellent attention to detail and exceptionally high standards
• Professional, discreet and respectful manner
• Flexible and adaptable to changing household requirements and shift patterns
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently as well as within a team
• High standard of personal presentation
• Courteous, honest, hardworking and humble in approach
• Comfortable working in a formal, fully staffed household environment

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £42,000 and £54,000 Per Month

Published at

02-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English