Executive Housekeepers & House Managers (full-time - live in or live out)
Responsible for the day to day running of a large house. Maintaining high standard of housekeeping, light household duties, household accounts, shopping, florist orders, errands, general household maintenance, liaison with tradesmen for repairs and maintenance. Hiring and training and supervision of other staff such as housekeeper, cleaner, gardener etc.
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Live-in Housekeepers and Live-in Couples
Similar to the above, but living in. All expenses, meals and accommodation included in salary. Usually provided with separate accommodation including bedroom, living, kitchen and bath. Usually work 8-10 hours daily and are entitled to two consecutive days off in any seven day period.
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Estate Managers
Responsible for running large households and grounds: gardening and other staff and contractors, ensuring house is maintained to high standard, budgets, payment of staff wages, expenses, hiring and training staff, scheduling regular maintenance of household equipment and vehicles, project management for improvements, purchases.
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Butlers (usually full-time - live in or live out)
Responsible for smooth running of household, household accounts, liaison with tradespeople for repairs and maintenance. Supervision of other household staff. May carry fire arm license and assume role in security.
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Chefs
Responsible for menu planning, food preparation, cooking and supervising other kitchen staff.
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Drivers & Chauffeurs
Responsible for safely driving children to and from school, family members to and from their place of business. Also takes care of cleaning and mechanical maintenance of vehicles.
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For more information, please visit our Platinum Housekeeping website at www.platinumhousekeeping.com.au
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