Assistant Housekeeper at British High Commission Nairobi

Assistant Housekeeper at British High Commission Nairobi – British High Commission Nairobi Kenya Job Details

About the Role

The Assistant Housekeeper at British High Commission Nairobi is a full-time position responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation across an official diplomatic residence in Kenya. Working under the supervision of the head housekeeper, you will support the day-to-day upkeep of the property while preparing it for official events, social functions, and representational activities. This role combines practical housekeeping skills with discretion and attention to detail—essential qualities for working within a secure diplomatic environment.

The British High Commission requires its residential spaces to function both as a comfortable private home and as a prestigious venue suitable for formal entertaining and official business. Casual jobs in Kenya in this sector demand reliability, trustworthiness, and a commitment to maintaining standards that reflect the mission’s standing in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute thorough daily cleaning tasks across all rooms, bathrooms, and public spaces, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces to established standards.
• Handle specialized cleaning and care of delicate and valuable items, including antique furnishings, fine fabrics, silverware, and crystal glassware.
• Manage laundry operations for household linens (sheets, towels, tablecloths) and occasional personal garments, including washing, ironing, and steaming to required specifications.
• Maintain inventory of linen supplies and household stock, ordering cleaning materials and consumables as needed and ensuring adequate stock rotation.
• Prepare and maintain fresh floral arrangements and indoor plants to enhance the aesthetic presentation of the residence.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, electrical faults, plumbing problems, or equipment concerns to administrative staff promptly.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling procedures in compliance with established protocols.
• Support the coordination of contractor access for laundry equipment servicing while maintaining security awareness and confidentiality protocols.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven housekeeping and laundry services experience with demonstrated knowledge of fabric care, stain removal techniques, and proper garment handling.
• Background in hospitality or catering work, preferably within a private residence, luxury hotel, or high-end hospitality setting.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and during official events when required.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and trustworthiness, as the position involves access to private and secure areas of the residence.
• Meticulous attention to detail in all cleaning, laundry, and presentation tasks.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and safe use of cleaning equipment and products.
• Basic computer literacy and Microsoft Office proficiency are desirable; food and beverage service experience is an advantage.

What to Expect

• A structured work environment within a diplomatic mission where security protocols, confidentiality, and professional standards are strictly maintained.
• Regular interaction with household staff and occasional contact with official visitors and diplomatic personnel attending events.
• Casual jobs in Kenya at this level typically offer stable, predictable scheduling with advance notice of special events requiring additional support.
• The Assistant Housekeeper at British High Commission Nairobi position is open to qualified candidates on a rolling basis. Click Apply below to submit your application.