Housekeeper Vacancy

The Embassy of Ireland, Greece, is seeking to recruit a Housekeeper for the Official Accommodation of the
Ambassador. This is a full time position, subject to a probationary period and will start as soon as possible.

Email CV and cover letter by 31 March 4.30pm.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The precise range of duties will vary over time, but will include the following:
 Overall management of the Official Accommodation;
 Day-to-day shopping and preparation of meals and refreshments, as required, for guests;
 Direct catering for representational functions at the Official Accommodation, and, from time to time
as required, at the Chancery
 Assisting with coordination and management of Mission external event managers/external caterers
for specialised or larger-scale events as relevant;
 Coordination and liaison with the Embassy on all issues related to the operation of the lease and
general upkeep and functioning of the Official Accommodation;
 Liaison with all contractors, local authorities, security services etc. in relation to all aspects of
compliance, maintenance, health and safety, services etc.; and
 Other duties as required from time to time and directed by the Ambassador and Deputy Head of
Mission as necessary.

Essential Requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:
 Five years’ minimum experience working in hospitality;
 Fluency in English and Greek;
 High degree of integrity and trust;
 Reliable and can work on own initiative;
 Attention to detail;
 Strong organisational and management skills; and
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Terms and conditions of employment:
 The successful candidates will be hired on an initial fixed term contract;
 Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with standard office hours from9.00 to 17.00;
 The salary will be €22,838.11 (inclusive) per annum, paid locally on a monthly basis. Salaries are paid
direct to a bank account, therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account;
 The position will require regular out of hours work in the evening/at weekend and this will be agreed
in advance.