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Live-in Housekeeper - Sandycove - €50,000+ per year

Job Description

We are looking for a kind, caring, experienced and professional Housekeeper to look after a large residential property in Sandycove, Co. Dublin.  This family home consists of eight bedrooms, six bathrooms - a total of 22 rooms.  The two children are at boarding school during the week and the parents both travel for work.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ideally a minimum of three years' experience as a Housekeeper, with at least two full years with the same employer.  
  • Excellent references from each and every position held.
  • The client's preference would be for someone who has already held a live-in Housekeeping position.
  • Other experience that would be an advantage include (i) full time housekeeping for a family, (ii) accommodation assistant experience in a four or five star hotel, (iii) catering or cooking experience, etc.
  • Fluent English.
  • Must be a pet lover.  The family have a large dog.
  • A full, clean driving licence.
  • An interest, appreciation and experience in the care of delicate textiles and antiques. 
  • Cooking skills would be a bonus.

 

DUTIES:

  • Full time Hours - 40 - 45 hours per week.
  • As the family travel on a frequent basis, the Housekeeper would be required to be a presence in the property.
  • Caring for and walking the dog.
  • Ensuring the house is kept clean, tidy and ordered at all times.
  • Keeping the laundry up to date.
  • Making beds to the highest standards.
  • Scheduled deep cleans.
  • Wardrobe management.
  • Shopping, errands, taking in deliveries and dealing with contractors and maintenance personnel.
  • Preparing simple meals and snacks.
  • Inventory control.

Approx. salary and benefits:

  • €50,000+ per year - salary is dependent on experience.
  • Excellent Terms and Conditions.
  • Use of candidate car.
  • Separate, self contained accommodation.
  • Pension.

 

If you would like to be considered for this position, please send us your full and complete CV.  In your CV, please outline the start and end date of each Housekeeping position you have held as well as clearly outlining what the duties of each employment consisted of.  As the client will be keen to speak to each and every previous employer, please ensure that you send us the contact details of your Referee and the best time(s) to contact them.

 

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

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