Residence Manager/Cook

Short Description

On behalf of our client, an embassy, we are looking for a candidate to successfully fulfill the position of Residence Manager/Cook.

Description

• Cleaning and tidying, both daily cleaning and periodic deep cleaning, including public and privat areas of the residence, windows and balconies, so as to maintain house to a standard suitable for official entertaining
• Cooking and preparing occasional light luncheons, on request by the Ambassador, for guest and visitors to the residence on official business
• Shopping for catering, and other entertainment supplies necessary for the preparation of hospitality events or for guests to the residence
• Managing and updating a household inventory (including proactively identifying and notifying wear-and-tear, and items in need of maintenance, repair, replacement or disposal for consideration of Ambassador / his Personal Assistant
• Monitoring stocks of consumables such as cleaning products, light-bulbs etc. and notifying when there is a need to re-order
• Liaising with the driver and external service providers, including any household management company involved in the rental contracts for the Chancery and the residence, to ensure the smooth running of the household, ensuring that maintenance schedules are met
• Providing oversight and supervision of any contractors, including repair people, electricians, plumbers, etc. while onsite
• Preparing the residence or garden for official entertainment or events, and supervising set-up as necessary
• When there are functions in the Official Accommodation (dinners, receptions etc.), the housekeeper will be expected to assist, including, if necessary, outside their normal working periods
• Doing the laundry, ironing, and arranging small clothing repairs and dry-cleaning as necessary
• Performing general kitchen duties which will include catering responsibilities and any other related duties as required
• Maximising recycling and minimising energy use to the extent possible
• Performing any other related duties that may be required.

Requirements

• Cleaning and home-care skills (including a good understanding of the functioning and care of standard household equipment and proper use of cleaning products)
• Excellent cooking skills (ability to prepare light luncheons to a standard suitable for official entertaining)
• Excellent spoken and good written English and Serbian
• Organisational skills and initiative
• Ability to follow instructions and implement routines as directed
• Good sense of how to present a house at its best
• All applicants must have a permanent legal right to reside and work in Serbia