Live-in Housekeeper in Bermuda

Our private client is seeking a professional, discreet, and highly independent Housekeeper to join their newly renovated, high‑spec residence on a private island in Bermuda. This is a long‑term, live‑in position suited to an experienced candidate who can maintain exceptional standards, work with initiative, and integrate smoothly into a long‑standing, multicultural household team.

The home is extremely high‑end and requires someone confident in luxury housekeeping, wardrobe care, service, and occasional cooking. Full training on household standards, products, and methods will be provided by senior staff.

PROPERTY DETAILS

The residence is a newly renovated, top‑end home featuring:

• 3 floors + underground cinema room
• 4 bedrooms (entire top floor is a guest suite)
• 2 offices
• Large dining room
• High‑end main kitchen + secondary kitchen area
• Gym
• Swimming pool
• Patio and outdoor seating areas
• Extensive grounds with many plants
• Electric staircase

 

STAFF ACCOMMODATION

Brand‑new, modern staff accommodation:

• Private one‑bedroom apartment
• All bills paid
• Staff responsible for their own food and personal expenses

 

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD TEAM

The household team is long‑standing, loyal, and highly capable:

• All housekeepers can cook
• High standards and strong teamwork
• Excellent holiday coverage
• Supportive environment with clear expectations of professionalism and discretion

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Housekeeping

• Full housekeeping of a luxury, high‑spec residence
• Care of delicate materials, fine furnishings, and top‑end finishes
• High‑ceiling cleaning and care of numerous large windows
• Daily cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living areas, and guest spaces
• Guest room preparation and turnover
• Maintaining consistently immaculate standards throughout the home

 

Laundry & Wardrobe Care

• Laundry, ironing, steaming, and wardrobe organisation
• Care of fine linens and delicate fabrics
• Basic sewing and mending

 

Food & Beverage Service

• Daily meal service for the family
• Formal food and drink service for dinner parties, following correct etiquette
• Understanding of correct table settings, service styles, and beverage presentation

 

Cooking (Occasional)

• Preparing simple, healthy meals on weekends when required
• Understanding of vegetarian preferences
• Ability to follow the principal’s instructions (he enjoys cooking himself)

 

Household Supplies & Organisation

• Daily grocery shopping
• Monitoring, maintaining, and ordering household supplies
• Keeping storage areas organised and well‑stocked

 

Flower Arranging

• Creating and maintaining fresh floral arrangements throughout the home

 

Pet Care

• Daily care of the family dogs, including feeding, walking, and general wellbeing

 

Operational Duties

• Reporting any issues promptly
• Following established cleaning products and methods (training provided)
• Ensuring the home remains secure and well‑maintained during travel periods
• Covering colleagues during holidays (can be up to one month)

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 40 hours per week
• 2 consecutive days off
• No overtime
• 1 month paid holiday per year
• 1 annual airfare home
• No income tax
• Comprehensive private insurance (including dental and vision)
• Private pension scheme (staff may contribute extra)
• Uniform provided

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Essential

• Minimum five years’ experience in UHNW or high‑standard private households
• Strong knowledge of correct food and drink service for formal dinners
• Solid understanding of proper housekeeping techniques and products
• Confident in wardrobe management and care of luxury linens
• Highly independent, discreet, invisible service mindset
• Comfortable being coached by senior island staff
• Happy to live and work on a private island
• Down‑to‑earth, low‑profile, light drinker
• Must speak English (immigration test)
• This is a strictly smoke‑free household; applicants must be comfortable working and living in a smoke‑free environment.
• Reliable, calm, and professional
• Ability to integrate into a multicultural team

 

Desirable

• Experience in large estates with extensive grounds
• Basic cooking skills (vegetarian a plus)
• Ability to assist with outdoor areas (non‑maintenance)

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• All immigration and processing expenses are covered (or reimbursed)
• The role includes holiday coverage when other staff travel
• The household is stable, well‑run, and expects a high level of professionalism
• Start date: ASAP (immigration process approx. 3–4 months)
• Salary: £28,000–£32,000 tax free