Daily Housekeeper - Holland Park, London
Daily Housekeeper - Holland Park, London
Job Reference KHS00XX437
Added : 06/10/2025
Expiry : 03/11/2025
Permanent Daily Housekeeper/Light Cooking req for Private Family - Holland Park, London
Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM, Full-Time
Immediate Start!
We are seeking a dedicated, full-time Housekeeper to join a well-established private household. The ideal candidate is energetic, self-starting, detail-oriented, and takes genuine pride in their work. This is a long-term position for someone proactive and flexible, who thrives in a dynamic home environment and is keen to make the role their own.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as first responder to doorbell – handling first-level security, deliveries, and guest arrival
- Grocery shopping – local shops and online; unpacking and storing items appropriately
- Fridge management – cleaning, restocking, checking expiration dates
- Basic home-style cooking – preparing meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as requested
- Cleaning kitchen, bathrooms, and household surfaces to a high standard
- Laundry and ironing – including handling delicate fabrics with care
- Lightbulb changing, including antique fixtures
- Organising and tidying high-traffic areas such as boot room and entrance areas
- Seasonal deep cleaning (during school holidays) – kitchen, bathrooms, silverware, appliances
The Ideal Candidate Will Be:
- Proactive with a "can-do" attitude
- Experienced in high-standard housekeeping
- Discreet, reliable, and trustworthy
- Knowledgeable about cleaning products and methods, but open to learning new approaches
- A proficient home cook, able to respond flexibly to meal requests
- A team player with strong communication skills, willing to work alongside other staff
- Able to follow instructions and use initiative to achieve exceptional results
Requirements:
- Previous private household experience preferred
- Knowledge of delicate fabric care and household item maintenance
- Comfortable working in a family home, adapting to seasonal routines
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Valid passport or visa able to work full-time in the UK
- Used to working in a busy household as part of a team
- Excellent written references
Please email us your CV today. Interviews w/c 13th October
We act as an employment agency for this role. Knightsbridge Household Staff specialise in domestic staff recruitment. If you are already registered with us please contact your consultant directly. Due to the large number of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to them all individually.