Head Housekeeper Jobs & Vacancies

​Morgan & Mallet International is the world's leading agency specialising in the placement and recruitment of head housekeeper .
Our recruitment team offer Live-in or Live-out head housekeeper jobs around the world. Below is a list of our head housekeeper jobs.

Looking to hire a Live-in Head Housekeeper

  • Reference: 1691 LD
  • Place : Miami, Florida, US
  • Post : 05/01/2021
  • Full Time
"Our Principal based in Coral Gables, Miami, Florida, USA is looking to hire a Live-in Head Housekeeper to maintain the general cleanliness of his newly refurbished 7 bedroom house, working alongside the Housekeeper Cook and House Manager..."

Head Housekeeper Vacancy

  • Reference: 1683 LD
  • Place : Elsenham, United Kingdom
  • Post : 14/12/2020
  • Full Time
​"Our clients are looking for a Live-in Head Housekeeper to look after their 5 bedrooms house in Elsenham, United Kingdom. The House Manager would be performing all general housekeeping duties..."

Head Housekeeper Vacancy

  • Reference: 1684 PA
  • Place : Paris, France
  • Post : 15/12/2020
  • Full time
"An American family with two adults and 3 children under 10 years old have recently purchased a 2nd residency in Paris 16 ème, France and they are looking for their Head Housekeeper..."

Head Housekeeper Vacancy

  • Reference: 1682 LD
  • Place : Marbella, Spain
  • Post : 14/12/2020
  • Full time
"A family of four based in Marbella, Spain is looking for a head housekeeper/cook to support them with daily housekeeping duties in their 9 bedroom house..."

Full Time Head Housekeeper Vacancy

  • Reference: 1677 SA
  • Place : Saint Tropez, France
  • Post : 08/12/2020
  • Full time
"A USA based family with a secondary holiday home in St. Tropez, French Riviera France, require the services and appointment of a long-term full time Head Housekeeper..."

Full Time Head Housekeeper Job Offer

  • Reference: 1676 SA
  • Place : Miami, USA
  • Post : 07/12/2020
  • Full time
"A private executive family with a primary home in Miami, Florida, USA, require the services and appointment of a long-term Full time Head Housekeeper..."

Live-out Head Housekeeper Job Offer

  • Reference: 1667 SA
  • Place : Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Post : 10/11/2020
  • Full time
"Situated in a private living estate in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa a bespoke client has a luxury private residence and requires the services and appointment of a long-term live-out Head Housekeeper..."

Travelling Head Housekeeper Job Offer

  • Reference: 1652 SA
  • Place : Los Angeles, USA
  • Post : 19/10/2020
  • Full time
"A private executive family with a primary home in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA,  a secondary home in Miami, St Tropez and a Private Yacht require the services and appointment of a long-term full time Head Housekeeper..."

Head Housekeeper Job Offer

  • Reference: 1631 SA
  • Place : Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Post : 19/08/2020
  • Full time
"Situated in a private living estate in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa a bespoke client has a luxury private residence and requires the services and appointment of a long-term Head Housekeeper..."

Head Housekeeper Job Offer

  • Reference: 1623 SA
  • Place : Philadelphia, USA
  • Post : 06/08/2020
  • Full time
"An executive client with a property in Philadelphia, USA  requires the appointment of a long-term Senior Housekeeper who can constantly ensure that their upmarket property is spotless and ultra-clean..."

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1592 SA
  • Place : Miami, Florida, USA
  • Post : 13/05/2020
  • Full time
​"Based on a private island in Miami, Florida, USA a bespoke client have an exclusive private property and require the services and appointment of a long-term Head Housekeeper..."

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1587 SA
  • Place : Durban, South Africa
  • Post : 23/04/2020
  • Full time
"Based in Hillcrest, Durban, South Africa, a bespoke family reside and require the services and appointment of a long-term Head Housekeeper who can constantly ensure that their upmarket property is spotless and ultra clean..."

Head Housekeeper Trainer Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1580 SA
  • Place : Cape Town, South Africa
  • Post : 27/03/2020
  • Full time
"Head Housekeeper Trainer/Skill Share Teacher for Head Housekeeper & Housekeeping Required in Johannesburg and Cape Town South Africa..."

Job and Vacancy Head Housekeeper

  • Reference: 1566 LD
  • Place : Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Post : 25/02/2020
  • Full time
"Our client based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is looking for a well-organized and hands-on head housekeeper to supervise 6 members of staff, the candidate must be female due to cultural reasons..."

Job and Vacancy Head Housekeeper

  • Reference: 1564 LD
  • Place : London, UK
  • Post : 21/02/2020
  • Full time
Our client based in North London, UK is looking for a head housekeeper to undertake all housekeeping duties to a very high standard.

Job and Vacancy Head Housekeeper

  • Reference: 1560 SA
  • Place : Durban, South Africa
  • Post : 13/02/2020
  • Full time
"A HNW family based in Hillcrest, Durban, South Africa require the appointment and services of a long-term Head Housekeeper to ensure the constant top cleanliness of their upmarket property..."

Job and Vacancy Head Housekeeper

  • Reference: 1312 SA
  • Place : Dubai, UAE
  • Post : 20/12/2019
  • Full time
"A professional young couple with a 6 year old son relocating from South Africa, and originally from Brussel, Belgium, to Dubai, UAE require the employment of a long term Head Housekeeper..."

Job and Vacancy Head Housekeeper 

  • Reference: 1181 LD
  • Place : London, UK
  • Post : 20/11/2019
  • Full time
"Our client in Mayfair, London, UK is looking for a head housekeeper to assist the family and manage their house staff..."

Job and Vacancy Head Housekeeper

  • Reference: 1177 LD
  • Place : Gstaad, Switzerland
  • Post : 14/11/2019
  • Full time
"A couple from Gstaad, Switzerland are looking for a full-time head housekeeper to assist..."

Villa Supervisor/Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1174 LD
  • Place : Ajman, UAE
  • Post : 12/11/2019
  • Full time
"A skilled and reliable Villa Supervisor/Head Housekeeper is required for a private palace in Ajman, the UAE..."

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1166 PA
  • Place : Notting Hill, London, United Kingdom
  • Post : 04/11/2019
  • Full time
"A family based in London, Notting Hill, United Kingdom is looking for a head housekeeper to manage the staff..."

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1148 SA
  • Place : Muscat, Oman
  • Post : 20/09/2019
  • Full-time
A UHNW family in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman, requires a Head Housekeeper..."

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1129 SA
  • Place : Mount West, Kwazulu Natal, Midlands, South Africa
  • Post : 29/07/2019
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1119 PA
  • Place :Paris, France
  • Post : 22/07/2019
  • Full-time

Housekeeping Manager Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1121 SA
  • Place : Kuwait city, Kuwait
  • Post : 18/07/2019
  • Full-time

Travelling Head Housekeeper/Lady's maid Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1074 LD
  • Place : Between Kuwait and United Kingdom
  • Post : 23/05/2019
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1061 LD
  • Place : Hampstead, London, United Kingdom
  • Post : 11/05/2019
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1053 LD
  • Place : Marbella, Spain
  • Post : 18/04/2019
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1045CA
  • Place : Geneva, Switzerland
  • Post 18/03/2019
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1037LD
  • Place : London, Primrose Hill, UK
  • Post : 01/03/2019
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 1010LD
  • Place : Paris, France
  • Post : 17/01/2019
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 998SA
  • Place : Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Post : 04/01/2019
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 995SA
  • Place : Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Post : 06/12/2018
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 892LD
  • Place : Marylebone, London, UK
  • Post : 05/11/2018
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper ​Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 874SA
  • Place : Dubai, UAE
  • Post : 01/10/2018
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper/Cook Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 863CA
  • Place : Zurich, Switzerland
  • Post : 07/09/2018
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 856SA
  • Place : Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Post : 28/08/2018
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 702LD
  • Place: New York, USA
  • Post 23/02/2018
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 699LD
  • Place: Knightsbridge, London, UK
  • Post 19/02/2018
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 696LD
  • Place: Newbury, UK
  • Post 24/01/2018
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: 682CA
  • Place: Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
  • Post 05/01/2018
  • Full-time

Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #681LD
  • Place: Kensington, London, United-Kingdom
  • Post 20/12/2017
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy


  • Reference: #668US
  • Place: San Francisco, California, US
  • Post 22/11/2017
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper/Nanny Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #A1161
  • Place: Kyalami, Midrand, South Africa
  • Post 24/08/2017
  • Full-time

Head Housekeeper/Guardian Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #616
  • Place: Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, French Riviera, France
  • Post 14/07/2017
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #602
  • Place: Libreville, Gabon
  • Post 15/06/2017
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #591
  • Place: Neuilly sur Seine, France
  • Post 16/05/2017
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #578
  • Place: Oxford, UK
  • Post 12/11/2017
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #573
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, US
  • Post 07/04/2017
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #570
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, US
  • Post 03/04/2017
  • Full Time

Executive Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #565
  • Place: Seattle, USA
  • Post 29/03/2017
  • Full Time

Executive Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #558
  • Place: Cape Town, South Africa
  • Post 23/03/2017
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #553
  • Place: Cannes, French Riviera
  • Post 06/03/2017
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #549
  • Place: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Post 24/02/2017
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper/All Rounder Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #529
  • Place: Aix en Provence, France
  • Post 11/01/2017
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #527
  • Place: St Moritz, Switzerland
  • Post 05/01/2017
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #521
  • Place: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Post 26/12/2016
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #495
  • Place: Noordhoek, Cape Town, SA
  • Post 13/10/2016
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #489
  • Place: Avignon, France
  • Post 23/09/2016
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #467
  • Place: Chelsea, London, UK
  • Post 26/08/2016
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Assistant Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #465
  • Place: Monaco, MC
  • Post 19/08/2016
  • Part Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #454
  • Place: London, Fulham, UK
  • Post 11/08/2016
  • Full Time
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Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #451
  • Place: Paris, France
  • Post 05/08/2016
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #436
  • Place: Bryanston, South Africa
  • Post 06/07/2016
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #435
  • Place: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Post 28/06/2016
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #408
  • Place: Kenyans, South Africa
  • Post 25/05/2016
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #378
  • Place: Boulogne Billancourt, France
  • Post 27/04/2016
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #357
  • Place: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Post 07/04/2016
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #352
  • Place: Boulogne Billancourt, France
  • Post 05/04/2016
  • Full Time 

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • ​Reference: #335
  • Place: Milan, Italy
  • Post 03/03/2016
  • Full Time 

​Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #324
  • Place: Antibes, France
  • Post 17/02/2016
  • Full Time 

​​Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #321
  • Place: Saint Paul de Vence, France
  • Post 17/02/2016
  • Full Time 

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #299
  • Place: Paris, France
  • Post 11/01/2016
  • Full Time 

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #244
  • Place: London, UK
  • Post 05/10/2015
  • Full Time 

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #239
  • Place: Kuwait, Middle East
  • Post 24/09/2015
  • Full Time

Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy

  • Reference: #178
  • Place: London, UK
  • Post 19/03/2015
  • Full Time

When and why you should hire a head housekeeper?


Traditionally head housekeepers operate in large properties with a number of staff members. They are hired by clients to manage a number of housekeepers and to maintain a high standard in the property.

As a head housekeeper it is important to be responsible, professional, highly organised, be a problem solver and have the ability to motivate, lead and manage their team. These are characteristic clients desire when hiring a head housekeeper. 

Regarding previous work experience, having a luxury and 5-star hotel background is an advantage but also demonstrating managerial skills within a team.
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Hiring a head housekeeper you are ensured that the client's home will be well managed and spotless. Common duties and responsibilities of a head housekeeper are recruiting, training and managing housekeepers.

They are responsible for planning the daily, weekly, or monthly cleaning schedules, rotas, and tasks. Head housekeepers report to the client, personal assistant, or house manager, they manage the stock supplies of cleaning products and liaise with suppliers. Regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning, doing laundry and ironing might also be done by the head housekeeper.

It is important as a head housekeeper to ensure that the property is maintained in the requested manner from the client and the client's family, they might also be requested to travel with the family and prepare the property before the client arrives.

If you have further questions, our consultants are available to answer your questions if you are interested in hiring a head housekeeper or if you are looking for your next head housekeeper position.

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