Bespoke Bureau
Lead Housekeeper – High-End Private Residence Chelsea
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Head Housekeeper
Contract: Full-time, live-out
Salary: Excellent salary for the right candidate
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
We are seeking an exceptionally meticulous, well-presented, and highly professional Housekeeper for a high-end private residence in Central London.
This role requires someone with excellent housekeeping standards, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with confidence. The successful candidate must be self-sufficient, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of their duties without needing constant direction.
The household is looking for someone discreet, polished, and reliable, with a genuine pride in maintaining a beautifully presented home. This would suit a Housekeeper who understands luxury private household standards, notices the smallest details, and is able to keep a residence immaculate, organized, and guest-ready at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Full housekeeping to an exceptional standard
- Maintaining all living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, and guest areas immaculately
- Laundry, ironing, pressing, and wardrobe support
- Care of delicate fabrics, fine finishes, and high-quality materials
- Ensuring the residence is always beautifully presented and guest-ready
- Organising cupboards, storage areas, and household items
- Monitoring household supplies and reporting what is needed
- Supporting deep cleaning schedules and seasonal organisation
- Working independently and taking ownership of daily duties
- Liaising respectfully with other staff, contractors, or service providers when required
- Maintaining discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times
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Schedule
- Full-time, live-out role
- Rota position
- 5 days per week
- Weekend work will be required as part of the rota
- Flexibility required depending on household needs
Requirements
- Strong private household housekeeping experience
- Excellent attention to detail and genuinely high standards
- Confident working independently and taking initiative
- Well-presented, polished, and professional
- Discreet, reliable, and trustworthy
- Strong laundry, ironing, and wardrobe care skills
- Able to maintain a residence to luxury standards
- Calm, organised, and self-sufficient
- Flexible and willing to support the household’s needs
- Comfortable working as part of a rota, including weekend cover where required
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Personal Attributes
- Meticulous and detail-focused
- Naturally proactive and self-motivated
- Takes pride in immaculate presentation
- Calm, discreet, and professional
- Well-groomed and well-presented
- Practical, hands-on, and reliable
- Able to take ownership of the role and work without constant supervision
Benefits
- Excellent salary for the right candidate
- High-standard private residence
- Professional working environment
- Long-term opportunity for a strong and committed Housekeeper
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