Overseeing all functions of housekeeping, laundry, and ironing, you will work alongside the part-time cleaner to ensure that all of these duties are completed to the highest standard, as well as taking care of the more admin-focused and managerial aspects of the property such as ensuring all maintenance tasks are carried out, liaising with contractors and suppliers, and being the family's point of contact for their Ibiza home. You will be self-motivated, diligent, and trustworthy, able to manage your time effectively to ensure that the house is kept in an immaculate condition year-round. The family visits the property a few times per year, usually staying about 2 weeks at a time, and would expect flexibility in terms of working hours and days when they are in residence. When they are not there, working hours can be flexible, as long as the house is maintained to a high standard.DUTIES TO INCLUDE:Management of all household laundry, including clothing, fine fabrics, linens etc.Ironing, pressing, folding, and appropriately hanging/storing all itemsDaily cleaning of the property and working collaboratively with the part-time Cleaner to ensure all duties are carried outPreparing bedrooms for guest arrival, making beds, and changing bed linenProvisioning and taking stock of all household itemsDrawing up and following weekly cleaning schedules to ensure all areas regularly get cleanedPolishing antiques, marble, silverware, and crystalWelcoming and greeting guests and contractors, offering refreshmentsManaging household bills and accounts in liaison with the family's PALiaising with contractors and ground staff to ensure the property is maintained at all timesTaking care of any minor defects and repairs in and around the houseDealing quickly and responsibly with any issues that ariseAd-hoc errand running and driving dutiesESSENTIAL CRITERIA:Previous experience in a Head Housekeeper role supporting a HNW familyMeticulous and very high attention to detailWell-presented, polished, and positive 'can-do' attitudeExcellent communication skillsGood standard of written and spoken English and any knowledge of Spanish is highly desiredConfident driver with a valid driving licenseLongevity as demonstrated by previous employmentAble to prioritise and multitask effectivelyRight to live and work in SpainExcellent checkable referencesJob Types: Full-time, Permanent#J-18808-Ljbffr
