Family Office Housekeeper/Hostess – Chelsea, London

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Type: Permanent
• Categories Housekeeping
• Salary £50,000 - £55,000 Per Year
• ID 4544

We are working with a UHNW family to help them hire a full-time Office Housekeeper / Hostess for their private office in Chelsea, London. This is a housekeeping-focused role, ideal for a meticulous professional who takes genuine pride in maintaining an immaculate working environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the cleanliness and presentation of the entire office, including cleaning the offices and toilets several times throughout the day. Hostess duties form a secondary part of the role, from welcoming visitors and serving refreshments to setting up a daily lunch buffet prepared by a Michelin-starred chef.

The position is Monday to Friday on a shift basis, with occasional weekend work for deep cleans.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of the entire office to an impeccable standard
• Clean the offices, toilets and washrooms several times throughout the day
• Hoover, dust, polish and tidy all workspaces, meeting rooms and communal areas
• Launder and press napkins, towels and linens
• Wash up and care for china, glassware and serviceware
• Monitor and replenish cleaning, washroom and pantry supplies
• Carry out occasional weekend deep cleans of the office
• Welcome guests and visitors warmly, serving tea, coffee and refreshments
• Set up, present and clear the daily lunch buffet prepared by a Michelin-starred chef
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across shifts to ensure seamless coverage
• Uphold the highest standards of discretion, confidentiality and respect for privacy, with zero tolerance for gossip, hearsay or the inappropriate sharing of information

Ideal Candidate

• The right attitude, a genuine willingness to learn and the ability to adapt, as every household operates differently and each Principal has their own preferences and expectations
• Previous housekeeping experience within a five-star hotel, private office or luxury environment
• Front-of-house or hospitality experience is advantageous
• Land-based experience preferred
• Exceptionally high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail
• Hands-on, proactive and organised, able to work at pace when required
• Impeccably presented, with a warm and friendly manner
• Trustworthy, discreet and professional
• Flexible across early and late shifts
• A team player who takes pride in their work

Package

• Working schedule: Monday to Friday, on shifts of 7:00am – 4:00pm or 1:00pm – 10:00pm (occasionally 11:00am – 8:00pm)
• Occasional weekend work for deep cleans
• 22 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Statutory pension after 3 months' service
• Performance-based incremental bonus
• Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 gross per annum (DOE)