Private Housekeeper | Gibraltar | Private Household | Full Time Annual Salary £DOE | Live Out
Experienced Private Housekeeper required for a small family household in Gibraltar. You will oversee a 3-4 bedroom property. Responsibilities include meticulous cleaning and tidying up of the property; laundry and ironing – knowledge of how to handle high-end clothing; running errands – dry cleaning, grocery shopping, sometimes picking up a 10 year old child from clubs/playdates (only during school holidays).
As the Private Housekeeper, it is a prerequisite that you will be a discreet, kind, reliable, and tidy individual able to demonstrate experience in a similar role (references will be taken). Non-Smoker. Basic/good English (enough to understand the Principal). Russian language would be an advantage. The role will commence as soon as possible.
What’s on offer to you?
- 9 am to 5 pm with 45 minutes for lunch
- Full-time salary £DOE plus bonus
- 25 days holiday (to be agreed with family) plus Gibraltar Bank Holidays
What You Will Be Doing
- Thorough cleaning daily including delicate surfaces and materials to the highest standard
- Maintaining the kitchen and all appliances therein
- Maintaining hygiene levels in bathrooms daily
- Changing bed linen and towels, making beds
- All laundry including delicate and expensive items, hand washing where applicable and ironing to be maintained up to date
- General tidying, organising pantries and cabinets
- Keeping all floors, general house equipment and surfaces pristine and tidy at all times
- If required, replenishing fridge with list of foods that will be provided by the family
- Any other tasks that may fall within the remit of the role
What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role
- Minimum 3 to 5 years in a similar role with impeccable references
- Good English but a second language would be useful, ideally Russian
- Presentable/smart appearance
- Able to live in close proximity (ideally Gibraltar)
- Experienced in all areas of housekeeping to the highest of standards
- Meticulous person with attention to detail
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Excellent communication skills
- Very discreet, takes pride in their job
- Some flexibility when family are all in situ during summer and holiday periods
- Valid driving licence or moped licence
Keywords: Housekeeper | Gibraltar | Private Household | Good English | Russian Speaker