Job Title: Experienced Senior Housekeeper/Cook Start date – asap
Job Overview
We are seeking an exceptional, reliable and experienced Traditional Housekeeper/Cook.
The Estate grounds are open to the public 2 days per week and the estate events team organise weddings, shoots and other events during the year. This position is a Senior demanding position within a beautiful estate in Fife Scotland.
Housekeeper /cook responsibilities for within the main property
- Perform daily cleaning of all areas of the home, including kitchens, bathrooms,
- bedrooms, and living spaces.
- Laundry and linen management.
- Ensuring the home remains welcoming, and immaculate t all times.
- Maintaining household supplies and stock levels.
- Kitchen upkeep and maintaining hygienic food preparation areas.
- Cooking for the principals when in residence and for occasional family events, traditional country house cooking.
- Assist with serving if required for large functions in the house
- Running errands such as shopping or dry cleaning (if required).
- When the family are in residence the focus will be to care for the principals, their family and guests.
- Manage part time housekeeper.
- Oversee contractors that may be working within the property.
- Reporting maintenance issues or repairs required within the property to the Estate Factor.
- Happy to drive when needed to airport and train station for guests or family
- collections.
- Happy to work with the Estate Factor to oversee events and functions.
- Able to arrange flowers when required and take the initiative to communicate with the Head Gardener when replacements or produce is required from the garden.
The ideal candidate
- Proven experience working as a housekeeper in a private household.
- A fit, able housekeeper who is used to working to tight schedules.
- Someone who is happy to host visiting guests when the principals are not in residence.
- Overseeing external catering staff and kitchen staff during events.
- A motivated self-starter who can manage his/her time effectively.
- Overseeing Estate events on a rota basis under the supervision of the Factor.
- Excellent attention to detail and high cleaning standards.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Knowledge of proper cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
- Discreet, trustworthy and respectful of privacy.
- Good organisational skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
- We are seeking candidates that are looking for a long-term commitment.
- The ideal candidate will be very detail-oriented, and capable of working
- independently while taking pride in maintaining a well-run household environment.
- Able to act to alarm responses and operate as a key holder.
Requirements
We will require references from past employers and contactable referees.
Hours and days
Typically 40 hours per week Monday to Friday but totally flexible approach when principals are in residence.
Personal Attributes
- Happy to work as part of a team
- Reliable and punctual
- Professional and respectful
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Totally flexible and adaptable to change
Reporting
- Reporting to the Principles and the Estate Factor.
Benefits
- Car provided for business use.
- Generous salary up to £40,000pa for the right candidate depending on Experience
- Pension.
- Annual leave 28 days paid leave.
- Separate 2 bedroom cottage provided council tax paid, reduced cost biomass heating.
- Pets are welcome.
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fife: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Experience:
- housekeeping: 3 years (required)
- traditional family cooking: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
