Full-Time Live-In Housekeeper job (M/F) in Dubai, UAE
Job description
We are seeking a confident, upbeat, and proactive Live-In Housekeeper to join a warm, high-energy Swiss/French family living in a 5-bedroom villa in Dubai. This is a busy household with three young children (ages 2, 3, and 6), a live-out driver, live-in nanny, and another housekeeper.
The ideal candidate will be experienced, switched-on, highly organized, and have a naturally positive, bubbly, and “can-do” attitude. A background in 5-star hotels, UHNW families, corporate housekeeping, or royal households is strongly preferred.
This is a role requiring excellent initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs without repeated direction.
You must be comfortable working in a team, maintaining 5-star standards, and supporting a vegan family. This is a live-in position with private accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an impeccably clean, organized, and hygienic home to 5-star hotel standards, including hard-to-reach areas and corners.
- Daily housekeeping: cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, tidying, laundry, ironing, wardrobe management.
- Cooking and food preparation - ability to cook healthy international meals and a willingness to learn vegan dishes.
- Prepare and pack bags for outings, school needs, and family travel.
- Assist with household logistics and prioritizing daily tasks.
- Support childcare when needed in a kind, playful, and responsible manner.
- Manage household inventory and weekly/daily stock checks using a smartphone or iPad.
- Work harmoniously with the nanny, driver, and other housekeeper; contribute to a positive, respectful work atmosphere.
- Present confidently and professionally when guests visit; assist with serving.
- Demonstrate strong initiative, responsibility, and the ability to anticipate needs ahead of time.
- Help maintain outdoor and shared spaces when needed.
- Support with deliveries and occasional pet care.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in similar roles (private households, royal family residences, UHNW environments, or five-star hotels).
- Strong expertise in cleaning, organisation, laundry, and ironing.
- Confident cook, with openness in preparing vegan cuisine.
- Proven experience working with children.
- Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Energetic and physically active, able to manage a fast-paced household.
- Positive, bubbly, and friendly personality.
- Smart, proactive, and quick to learn new routines.
- Strong attention to detail with pride in delivering high-quality work.
- Mature, kind, and patient when interacting with children.
- Discreet, respectful, and comfortable working as part of a household team.
- Able to learn new routines quickly without the need for repeated instructions.
- Adaptable, calm under pressure, and open to constructive feedback.
- Well-groomed, professional, and presentable at all times.
Work conditions
- Live-in position with a private bedroom and bathroom; shared kitchen with the other housekeeper.
- Travel required: the family travels approximately three months per year, and you may be required to accompany them.
- Five-bedroom villa with a structured household team, including a nanny, driver, housekeeper, and family assistant.
- Six-day work week, 12 hours per day.
- Visa sponsorship and medical insurance provided.
- One annual return flight to the home country.
- All meals provided while on duty.
- Opportunity for long-term, stable employment with a kind and respectful family.
Salary
A passionate and dedicated recruitment consultant at Morgan and Mallet International, bringing years of hands-on private household experience to the team. While new to the recruitment industry, I offer invaluable insight into the unique needs and dynamics of high-profile households. My role involves supporting the entire recruitment process from drafting detailed job descriptions to identifying suitable candidates and coordinating interviews. With a deep understanding of what makes a successful household staff member, I bridge the gap between clients and candidates with empathy and precision. My firsthand knowledge, combined with a strong commitment to excellence, ensures a thoughtful and tailored recruitment experience for every client.
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