Housekeeper job description

Use this template for your Housekeeper role

As a private household recruitment agency, Tiger Private has created this housekeeper job description as a starting point for our clients. It will need to be tailored to the specifics of each household’s requirements.

Housekeeper Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain a high standard of cleaning in the home, including gym and pool if required
• Oversee washing, laundry and ironing requirements, including delicate fabrics and expensive pieces.
• Pack and unpack principals’ suitcases for travel
• If no chef, organise food shop and provisioning and prepare light meals when required
• Run errands

Essential requirements:

• Must be comfortable working alone and/or part of a team
• Relevant housekeeping experience within a private household
• Possess DBS check or be willing to have one
• Excellent command of English

Personality profile:

• Energetic and can-do attitude
• Hands-on approach
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• High degree of professionalism
• Ability to use your initiative and work independently
• Punctual and reliable
• Understanding of the importance of discretion in the role

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Some roles can be live-in. In this case, accommodation would be provided.