Head Housekeeper Job
A high profile family of 5 (3 children, 3, 8 and 14 years old) is looking for a Head Housekeeper to work in their six bedroom Estate in San Francisco, California USA. The right candidate has to be professional, responsible, discreet and perform his/her duties at a high level. The Head Housekeeper will be in charge of the management and maintenance of the Estate. There are 2 chauffeurs, a chef, 3 housekeepers, 2 nannies and a governess. This is a live in position.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience as a housekeeper for private families
- Fluent English
- Excellent managerial skills
- Negotiation and communication skills
- Good laundering, ironing and cleaning skills
- Good skills in taking care of fine linens, fabrics and luxury clothes
- Excellent skills in taking care of valuable surfaces and natural materials (stone, wood, marble, gold, silver etc.)
- Wardrobe management skills
- Flexible
- Attentive to details
- Discreet
Duties and responsibilities
- Maintaining cleanliness and order in the Estate
- Managing and organizing a team of 3 housekeepers
- Organising their timetables and rotas
- Performing housekeeper duties (laundry and ironing, cleaning valuable items) when required
- Hiring and training new domestic staff
- Managing VIP wardrobe
- Liaising with supplies, contractors and vendors
- Packing and unpacking the suitcases
- Table setting and table service
- Expenses reporting
- Shopping for groceries and household supplies
- Running various errands
Schedule
Monday-Friday, flexible working hours
Accommodation
A separate accommodation will be provided with a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen.
Salary
To be discussed
Job reference: 668 US
Position filled
