What Will I Be Doing as a Housekeeper?

Whether you’re new to the domestic industry or a veteran housekeeper, knowing what clients and employers expect can make both applying and interviewing for prospective roles easier.

And while so many of the housekeeper jobs in London vary from one position to the next, there are certain roles and responsibilities that every budding housekeeper should expect.

Common Roles and Responsibilities of a Housekeeper

First things first, to the standard roles that every housekeeper is expected to fulfil. You won’t be surprised to learn that tasks such as cleaning, tidying, dusting, changing bed linen, and washing up are all part and parcel of the responsibilities tasked to a housekeeper.

Other jobs and duties outside the home also typically fall under the remit of a housekeeper, including picking up and dropping off laundry at a dry cleaner, undertaking the weekly food shop, and doing other chores for the family.

But housekeeping doesn’t have to end there. For many families and potential employers, additional skills and interests shown by a candidate can result in the job expanding to encompass extra responsibilities. Keep reading for an insight into some of the most common extra jobs and duties…

The Value of Additional Skills and Interests

This is where skills, extra training, and professional interests come into play. It could be that you are a housekeeper with childcare experience, or that you are passionate about cooking. You might have a skill for sewing, or a particular interest in gardening.

Whatever your extra skills and interests are, making these a part of your application can help you to stand out – and can lead to a role that uses both your professional experience and your underlying passions.

Tips for Building a Good Housekeeper CV

With all that in mind, and now that you know a bit more about what a typical housekeeping role involves, how do you go about crafting a successful application and a good CV?

The most important thing to remember is that the role of a housekeeper is intrinsically involved in life at home. Clients and homeowners will be looking for a professional housekeeper who is not only good at their job but also brings the right attitude and has a personality that compliments their home life.

Another piece of advice that we always offer to candidates is to outline their experience beyond housekeeping and domestic roles as part of their CV and application. There are many transferable skills that come from hospitality and other industries – not to mention any extra skills and experiences that can support home life will be rated highly by prospective employers.

Suffice it to say, building a good housekeeping application will depend on the role you are applying for, whether it is live-in or not, and how much experience you have. Here at The Graham Agency, we offer advice and support to all candidates and can help match you with your perfect role. Get in touch directly to book a consultation.