Head Housekeeper Job

An UHNW family based in California is looking for a qualified Head Housekeeper who will be in charge of the overall housekeeping (4 people) in their house (700 square meters).

There are 5 family members (3 children) and 2 nannies who permanently live in the property. It is+ an 8-bedroom property in North California.  This is a full-time position. A car is provided for work needs.

Requirements

  • Experience  in leading a team and working towards the highest level of detail and standards
  • Good organisational skills
  • Fluent English
  • Responsible, discreet
  • Flexible and available
  • Driving licence
  • Able to substitute for other housekeepers if required

Duties and responsibilities
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  • 5 floors daily maintenance
  • Tidiness and organization of the house
  • Insuring high-standard cleanliness in the house at all times
  • Managing recruitment of housekeeping staff
  • Planning monthly schedules for housekeepers
  • Hands-on attitude 
  • Performing housekeeping duties (cleaning, laundry and ironing) 
  • Wardrobe and clothing organization / inventory / storage
  • Making beds
  • Set Alarm Systems
  • Managing guest arrivals and preparation of guest rooms
  • Luggage packing and unpacking
  • Being the main point of contact between the staff and the Principals
  • Running personal errands of the Principals

Accommodation

This is a live-out position. Uniform provided.

Salary 

Salary negotiable, depending on the profile and experience

Trial period – 8 weeks

Schedule

  • Monday – Friday – on
  • Saturday – Sunday – off
  • Flexible hours (up to 10 hours per day) 
  • Occasional weekends.  

Start – April 2017

​Position filled