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Head housekeeper recruitment and placement agency

The head housekeeper manages and supervises all cleaning staff within a private property. He or she is responsible for ensuring that all communal and private areas (such as bedrooms, bathrooms, boudoirs and lounges) are maintained to an impeccable standard in line with the property-owner’s specifications. 

Head housekeepers are also charged with implementing specific employer requests in regards to the property (such as preparing rooms for visitors, organisation of the cleaning schedule, following specific cleaning procedures especially for antique and highly valuable objects, personal preferences in regards to tidying and furniture placement etc.). 

This position is therefore one of great responsibility and value. The head housekeeper is the sole responsible and sole spokesperson on subjects concerning property cleanliness, serving as mediator between the employer and his or her cleaning staff. 

In luxury hotels, head housekeepers oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of all guest bedrooms. They are responsible for ensuring that clients’ expectations are not only met, but exceeded.

head housekeeper must be a meticulous professional, rigorous and outspoken, able to successfully lead and manage an often large team. 

In some cases, for religious and cultural reasons, the gender of a head housekeeper may be specifically requested. They may also be asked to take on the role of butler, or even be asked to run the entire property.

 

What responsibilities does a Head Housekeeper have ?

These may include: 

  • Managing stock and supply operations regarding cleaning and maintenance, such as liaising and negotiating with suppliers
  • Overseeing budgets and expenditure
  • Managing recruitment for cleaning staff
  • Maintaining high standards of upkeep and cleanliness at all times, handling specific employer requests in regards to cleaning, maintenance and organisation
  • Managing guest arrivals and preparation of guest rooms
  • Organizing daily tasks, timetables and rotas for house personnel

What accommodation should you provide a Head Housekeeper ?

The head housekeeper is generally provided with living arrangements within the property. He or she may be expected to travel with the employer, especially if they own multiple properties. 

The head housekeeper may also live outside of the main property in private accommodation, but within close proximity to the main house. 

All our head housekeepers are required to:

  • Hold clean criminal records in both their country of employment and country of origin
  • Present all certificates and qualifications from training centres and/or schools they attended
  • Successfully pass two interview stages
  • Provide at least three positive references from previous employers
  • Complete professional dossiers containing: CV, cover letter, proof of identity (photocopy or scan), proof of address, proof of the right to work in the country of employment (if applicable), driving license and pay slips from previous professional placements. Candidates should be aware that other documentation may also be required.

Morgan & Mallet International places and recruits property head housekeepers for temporary, seasonal, or permanent contracts. Our recruitment consultants are always available to answer your questions.

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Morgan & Mallet International

The leading international household staffing agency

We recruit candidates with a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in the household staffing industry

We verify the candidate's references each time, we contact every previous employer

We can advise you regarding the work contract and regulations

The recruiter organize a deep interview with all candidates to check their experience

We check their criminal record for you and all official document for your security

We can employ the candidates instead of you
(service available only in UK, USA and France)

Morgan & Mallet International is the leading global agency for luxury domestic and private staff recruitment since 2015. 

Our primary goal is the client’s peace of mind. We specialize in placing domestic and private staff both locally and internationally to cater to our clients’ personal needs. We assist our clients in recruiting household and domestic staff for a variety of settings, including private villas, apartments, palaces, royal residences, chalets, private islands, family offices, yachts, private planes, and diplomatic residences.

Our experts recruit and place highly experienced candidates for exclusive clients, including top business professionals, HNW & UHNW families or individuals, royal families, celebrities, VIPs, VVIPs, political figures, and world-renowned artists. We also provide services to embassies, governmental organizations, diplomats and their families, and international private businesses for managing their extensive properties.

As a recruitment and headhunting agency, we specialize in sourcing private, household, and domestic staff in the USA, UK, Europe, and the Middle East, for both temporary and permanent positions.

We are a global company with offices in key cities such as London, Los Angeles, New-York, Dubai, Paris, Valbonne/Monaco, and Geneva.

Morgan & Mallet Head housekeeper Placement/Payroll Services

Your household staff under Morgan & Mallet Payroll
(USA, UK and France only)

Using Morgan & Mallet International’s payroll services for your household staff ensures legal compliance and manages tax withholdings. It guarantees timely salary payments, handles benefit deductions, reduces paperwork, and maintains organized records.

Staff receive health insurance, retirement plans, and HR support. Liability is minimized through compliance, with mediation services available. Confidentiality is maintained by securely managing employee data.

Placement Cost Calculator

Morgan & Mallet International’s household staff cost calculator helps you estimate the total costs of hiring domestic staff each month. Morgan & Mallet will employ the staff for you and will charge you monthly the estimation below.

By entering the gross salary, the calculator considers taxes, social contributions, insurance, and benefits to provide an accurate total cost estimate.

This is only an estimate. Please contact a recruiter for a more accurate estimate.

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Our Recruitment Process​

Step 1

Define your recruitment needs and the profiles you are looking for

Step 2

Submission of our conclusions and notes regarding your needs

Step 3

Signature of the search mandate

Step 4

Presentation of the candidates selected by us with all the checks carried out on their professional background.

Step 5

Placement of the candidate within your property and regular monitoring of the placement for the first 3 months of employment
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