Housekeeper-Cook (Kingston, Jamaica)

Executive Management Residence seeks the services of a fully qualified and experienced Housekeeper-Cook for the Chief of Mission Residence. Under the management of the Residence Manager, the Housekeeper-Cook agrees to perform the services required by him/her in Jamaica at the location or locations specified by the Ambassador or his authorized representative, usually at the Chief of Mission Residence (CMR). 

Major Duties:

• Preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on a weekend or as necessary
• Maintain and clean non-representational areas of the CMR, including the guest rooms, hallways, bathrooms, closets, stairways and front porch
• Assist the Butler as necessary to maintain all representation areas of the CMR and serve as a back-up in the Butler's absence to clean and maintain these areas
• Clean or assist in cleaning all windows and floors of the CMR as needed or requested
• Assist in food and beverage service for all representation and entertaining functions
• Serve as back-up, where necessary, for the Chef to prepare and serve family meals
• Ensure all linen used for representational events are properly laundered and in readiness at all times
• Washing, ironing and steaming of personal article of clothing as required by the occupants of the Residence
• Polishing brass and silverware as needed 
• Report to the Residence Manager all items needed to ensure smooth functioning of the housekeeping area to include cleaning materials, etc
• Report to the Residence Manager any equipment for repair
• Perform other duties as directed by the Ambassador or his authorized representative
• Follow and respect the chain of command

Position Requirements:

• Workdays and hours: Wednesdays to Sundays from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Employee must be flexible with work hours
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and privacy
• Ability to work with persons of varying cultural backgrounds and beliefs
• Experienced with expectations of high-end service
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Both able to take direction and work independently
• Good communication skills
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable with pets, including large dogs and or cats, etc
• Knowledge of care of household furniture and linens

Qualification & Training:

• High School Diploma
• Formal training from a recognized Hotel and Hospitality Institution in Housekeeping
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience serving executives/senior leadership or diplomatic personnel in an organization/household or equivalent experience
• Clean police record

Please send a resume with proof of qualifications, training, experience and two (2) references to:  KingstonProtocol@state.gov no later than May 12, 2023. 

Applications sent later than this date or that are incomplete will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.