Lady's Maid (Kingston, Jamaica) - Office of the Governor-General & Staff

The Office of the Governor-General and Staff is seeking dynamic individuals to join its esteemed team of persons who support the Governor-General in executing constitutional, legislative, ceremonial and social duties of the Office. Our Office plays a pivotal role in upholding national traditions, promoting unity, and advancing the welfare of all Jamaicans.

Some Benefits:

• Competitive salary  commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Lady's Maid (LMO/TS 4)

Under the supervision of the Household Manager, the Lady’s Maid serves as a personal aide to Her Excellency. The incumbent must be attentive to details, possess a gracious and professional personality and sees to it that Her Excellency’s day is accomplished in a smooth and seamless manner.

The incumbent is responsible for the care, maintenance and upkeep of Her Excellency’s wardrobe and private rooms as well as cleaning, ironing and mending garments, laying out and labeling of garments specific to each occasion while preparing them for packing and travelling, when the need arises. She also provides support for food & beverage service to Their Excellencies and guests.

The incumbent must understand the Conventions of Protocol and health and safety issues. They must also have knowledge of hairdressing and other personal care techniques; coordination of garments, colours, accessories, fabric and their care; the operation and care of industrial and domestic household machines; beverage preparation and service; and housekeeping tasks.

The incumbent seeks to achieve the job purpose by embracing, demonstrating and contributing to the Vision of the Office of The Governor-General and Staff: “A culture of excellence through people performance and partnerships,”.

Experiential Requirements & Special Conditions

• The incumbent must have an Associate’s Degree/Advanced Certification in Hospitality Management/ Food Service, or equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution and training in Wait Service and Food & Beverage Preparation (HEART TRUST/NTA Certification with practical experience in formal food service entity is preferable); at least five (5) years of proven, related experience in a comparable setting;
• and a Valid Food Handlers’ Permit
• The incumbent must be in good physical shape, able to lift household items and stand for long periods. The required work output can be hectic and demanding and can require completing multiple tasks at the same time. 
• The incumbent must also be able to work under pressure, while ensuring that everything is prepared according to expected standards and guidelines. 
• They may on occasions, have to fill in as Butler and could experience the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities. Extended working hours are expected. 

The Vision Statement of the Office of the Governor-General & Staff, "A Culture of Excellence through People Performance and Partnerships", underpins every aspect of its operations, as does the espoused values of integrity, commitment, adaptability, and respect for all.

If you believe that you are the candidate we are seeing, you may visit our website at www.kingshouse.gov.jm to review the Job Descriptions for the vacancy listed above.

You may address and email your application letter and resume to the:

Director of Human Resources and Administration,

Office of the Governor-General and Staff,

Hope Road,

Kingston.

Email: humanresources@kingshouse.gov.jm

Please state the position of interest in the subject line.

We appreciate all interests however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications close July 31, 2024.