An active family is looking for an experienced private housekeeper to take care of the day-to-day running of their home. The home has five bedrooms across three floors, a separate guest house. The family enjoys travelling and entertaining often.
The housekeeper will be responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of the home, alongside laundry, ironing, and the grocery and pantry side. They’ll work closely with the family and any other household staff, and welcome vendors into the home when the family is out.
Responsibilities
- Full housekeeping of residence, including daily cleaning, floor care, and regular linen changes
- Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe care, including shirts and delicate fabrics
- Keep living areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms tidy day to day
- Grocery and pantry management, including stock rotation and restocking
- Light meal prep for the family when asked
- Welcome and coordinate with external vendors and delivery staff
- Keep the home guest-ready
- Light pet care
Essential experience
- Minimum 5 years as a housekeeper in a private household or high-end hospitality as a cleaning professional.
- Verifiable references from HNW or UHNW private employers
- Strong with laundry, ironing, and fabric care
- Comfortable using the right cleaning products for delicate surfaces and finishes
Personal qualities
- Absolute discretion and respect for the family’s privacy
- Strong attention to detail and high personal standards
- Organized, reliable, and able to work independently
- Flexible and happy to adjust to the family’s routines
Work conditions
- Full-time, live-out
- Five days per week, typically 8 hours per day, Monday thru Friday, 7:30am to 4pm
- Additional hours available for occasional weekend events
- Salary based on experience