Housekeeping Couple
Overview
Our client, who owns a beautiful country estate located in the remote Inner Southern Hebrides of Scotland, is looking for an organised and experienced Live-in Housekeeping Couple.
The couple will be expected to manage the eight bedroomed country house, which is part family home and high-end lets, to a high standard.
As this is a working estate, the successful couple will need a strong work ethic and a flexible attitude – as they will be expected to roll up their sleeves and help wherever is needed, to ensure the estate runs smoothly.
This position is either seasonal (April to October), or permanent. The client is open to it being friends, or a couple.
Job duties:
Responsibilities of the Domestic Housekeeping Couple on the Isle of Islay, include:
- Overall management of the house and estate
- Managing the high end lets and changeovers
- Managing all aspects of the household – paying utilities, shopping, security, general maintenance, liaising with contractors and tradesmen
- Cleaning, laundry, and ironing
- Cooking breakfast, plus packed lunches
- Front of house duties when the family and guests are in residence – preparing the house for arrival, table setting, flower arranging, generally presenting the house to a high standard
- Hosting dinner parties, serving (external chef will be employed when required)
- Supporting the estate shoot lodge/boutique hotel when required
- Driving duties – for the family and guests
- Gardening and maintaining the grounds
Candidates must be/have:
- Experience of working within hospitality either Private Household, 5* Hotels or B&B essential
- Strong housekeeping experience
- Valid driving licences
- Dog friendly
- First class references
Accommodation
Rent free cottage on the estate, two-bedroom self-contained annexe.
(£40 per person per week payable towards the electricity and council tax)
Other benefits:
- Free firewood from the estate
- Beef, lamb, and venison from the estate
- Staff events throughout the year
- 20% discount for the Bridgend Hotel
Hours
Full-time, either as a seasonal position from April to October (seasonal contract) or permanent.
Location
Isle of Islay, Scotland.
Salary
£55,000 (combined).
Job ref
CP831: Live-in Housekeeping Couple on the Isle of Islay, Scotland.
