LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER/BUTLER
HONEYDEW, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA
Daily 8-4pm
Live in - 8am to 8pm with a long break in the day.
Monday to Friday
Essential Requirements: Previous experience working in a private household or Boutique Hotel. Good communication and management skills. Service skills essential. Knowledge of mixology would be a bonus.
An experienced, flexible housekeeper/butler is required for a private family of 4, 2 adults and 2 school age children. You will be required to ensure the safe keeping and smooth running of the family's residence as part of an established team. You will be working alongside 3 housemaids, Au pair and chef.
Housekeeping Duties:
- Collaborate with the housemaids to ensure the property is kept in top condition, clean, safe and secure always.
- Supervision, monitoring and training of the housemaids to a high standard to ensure attention to detail. Leading by example.
- Hands on day-to-day housekeeping duties to include care of antiques, fine china, silverware and other delicate items in the household. This includes windows, floor treatments, dusting, polishing, vacuuming, care of upholstery, fabric, glass, leather, etc., and careful attention to the cleaning of all fine furnishings.
- Service all areas regularly, following cleaning schedules to include regular deep cleaning to ensure the property is always maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
- Making and changing of beds, evening turndown as required.
- Liaise with the principals regarding any/all maintenance issue relating to the property.
Butler Duties:
- Full F&B Service
- Front of house skills, meet and greet guests, serve at formal and informal table.
- Table settings
- Staff Management
- Inventory and stock Management
- Consulting with the chef on service requirements
- Good knowledge of wines and wine service
- Cocktail/Pre-dinner service
- Oversee other service staff for more formal/busier events
- Good administration skills
Candidates must have strong communication skills and be highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Our client is looking for someone who is highly discreet, takes pride in their work and is looking for a long-term position. Child and pet friendly.
Single accommodation will be provided. Salary Negotiable depending on experience – alternate weekends off. ASAP Start. (HU4222)