Travelling Head Housekeeper
1652 SA
Los Angeles
October 19, 2020
To be discussed
Job description
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 to constantly ensure that their upmarket properties are prepared for occupation in advance of arrival and maintain the spotless & hygienic environments during their stay.
This is a very hands on role with full responsibility for the cleaning, laundry, room preparation & bathrooms. Additional tasks, including driving for errands and preparing basic lunches for 3 older children is also required.
Previous experience in private residences is of high importance and calibre. Standard is of great relevance to this bespoke client who requires full attention to detail and most importantly an aptitude for luxury environments and their requirements.
Duties of the Head-Housekeeper will include the management all soft services to the highest standards from Monday to Friday and half day Saturday’s.
The Head Housekeeper will be expected to be completely hands on and able to not only work independently but also take full direction from the principal & principal lady who will guide the expected levels of service and preparation.
Responsibilities
- A check list and record to be had, as to maintain same.
- All delicate items including Laundry and ironing including linen, table cloths and napkins
- All hand-washing, delicate and special care taken of fine linens
- High end-end household appliances and delicate services need special care together with furnishings
- The expectation of assistance in the preparation for functions/receptions and special occasions
- Team work is of great importance as management and third party suppliers have hands on roles and are in place
- Head housekeeper will be expected to report to the Principal’s chosen representative and management team
- Knowledge and previous experience with home automation and high end finishes
- Ability to work within a team including the Nanny, Chef, Chauffeur, Valet etc.
- Laundry cleanliness requires a very high level of cleanliness
- The cleaning routine to be followed meticulously and a weekly reports to be submitted to management,
- Basic errands that need to be done when required
- Management of the household inventory and inventory list
- The maintenance and upkeep of all cleaning equipment regularly
- Detailed cleaning including carpets and windows, surfaces & antiques
- The rooms are to be kept as per specified standards and to match specifications given
Requirements
- Work needs to be carried out according to schedule and organized
- Native Spanish and English as a secondary language
- Validity to drive
- Validity to travel on domestic flights
- Must have a pro-active mindset and be absolutely Honest and Trustworthy
- English written and verbal command communication must be fluent
- A need for previous experience in private residences, luxury boutique environments and establishments
- Ability to work unsupervised for long periods of time
- Schedule that if flexible and can include public holidays and weekends throughout the year to accommodate the Principle a/o guests – not frequently
- Contactable references in writing confirming abilities in similar roles
- Candidate should be eager to be employed on a long-term basis and be committed to the appointment.
Work conditions
- Housekeeping experience of 5 years or more in a similar environment
- Housekeeping qualifications are recommended
- English to be fluent, written and verbal
- Significant experience
- Discretion is a requirement, with a friendly yet professional kind and honest person, with good values
- Experience and qualifications will determine the salary of a successful candidate
- Residential needs will determine the flexibility of the schedule
- This is a Live-out position and as such Miami based candidates will enjoy priority
- Placement will be full time with a three-month trial period.
Salary
Good for the right housekeeper
This job offer is introduced to you by Morgan Richez
This job offer is managed by Morgan Mallet International's agency Los Angeles - USA
Address : 895 Dove St, Newport Beach, CA 92660, United States
Morgan Richez
Co-Founder
An entrepreneur at heart, I've been working in the luxury goods industry for 20 years. Recruitment has always been a passion for me, because this profession fulfils all the criteria necessary for human understanding. I've also had the good fortune to meet some of the world's wealthiest people from a wide variety of backgrounds. It's also a real pleasure to place candidates in the jobs of their dreams.
Morgan & Mallet International - Household staffing agency
This job offer is managed by Morgan Mallet International's agency Los Angeles - USA
Address : 895 Dove St, Newport Beach, CA 92660, United States
Role has been filled already
Permanent
Full time
Domestic Staff
Reference
1652 SA
City
Los Angeles
Country
USA
Posted
October 19, 2020
Salary
To be discussed
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