Travelling Senior Housekeeper / Head of Service
Overview
A rare opportunity for an accomplished Travelling Senior Housekeeper / Head of Service to join a UHNW family with a dynamic, international travel lifestyle.
The successful individual will work alongside the existing Head Housekeeper, bringing structure, professional standards and impeccable attention to detail. This position is ideal for an ex-yachtie or someone with exceptional UHNW private household experience who thrives in a dynamic, high-service environment.
Job duties
Responsibilities of the Travelling Senior Housekeeper / Head of Service include:
- Oversee all aspects of household service delivery whilst remaining hands-on with housekeeping duties
- Ability to cook simple family-style meals (sometimes for just one family member) when the chef is not present
- Create and maintain comprehensive task lists and ensure proper structure across all service areas
- Deep understanding and implementation of the principals’ likes, dislikes, and preferences
- Anticipate needs and ensure everything required is available and prepared (water bottles filled, preferred items stocked, etc.)
- Delegate tasks effectively and coordinate with other household staff members
- Provide detailed handovers between shifts to ensure continuity of service
- Take responsibility for both the professional kitchen and family kitchen areas
- Work rotating shift patterns to maintain consistent service standards
- Quality control across all household areas
- Support the House Manager in maintaining the family’s exceptionally high standards
- Regular travel with the family on a two week rotational basis, between Milan, Sardinia and St Moritz (and potentially New York in the future)
Candidates must be/have:
- Extensive proven experience in service within UHNW private households/superyachts
- Highly adaptable and comfortable working across multiple homes
- Confident and capable to take ownership
- Exceptional attention to detail and understanding of luxury service standards
- Strong organisational and leadership skills with the ability to oversee and delegate
- Hands-on approach combined with strategic thinking
- Professional, discreet, and highly motivated
- Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise across all staff level
- Understanding of principals’ needs and preferences with a proactive mindset
- Right to work in the UK
Accommodation
Provided throughout travel.
Hours
Full-time.
Location
Based in Knightsbridge, London for approximately three months of the year, with regular travel on a two week rotational schedule between Milan, Sardinia, and St Moritz (and potentially New York in the future).
Salary
£60,000.
Job ref
CP1026: Travelling Senior Housekeeper / Head of Service in Knightsbridge, London, UK.
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