EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER FOR UHNW ESTATE IN BEL AIR, CA – YACHT STEWARDESS BACKGROUND PREFERRED
Our clients, a UHNW family based in Bel Air, CA, are seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper to oversee the day-to-day care, presentation, and organization of their luxury residence while managing and supporting the existing housekeeping team. This role is ideal for a polished hospitality professional with experience in private service, luxury yachting, or formal estates who understands the high standards, discretion, and anticipation required in an UHNW environment.
The Executive Housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining the home to impeccable standards, managing detailed housekeeping schedules, overseeing household inventories and supplies, coordinating family arrivals and departures, and ensuring all family and guest spaces remain exceptionally organized and guest-ready at all times. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, hands-on, and takes pride in delivering five-star service. A collaborative, professional, and drama-free leadership style is highly valued.
Candidates with yacht stewardess experience are strongly preferred, as the family appreciates professionals accustomed to luxury service standards, meticulous attention to detail, and a hospitality-first mindset. The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently, managing household standards, anticipating needs before they arise, maintaining flexibility in a dynamic environment, and exercising the utmost discretion and confidentiality
Responsibilities
- Oversee the cleanliness, organization, and overall presentation of the residence
- Manage and support the existing housekeeping team while maintaining exceptional service standards
- Perform detailed housekeeping duties as needed, ensuring the home remains immaculate at all times
- Develop and maintain housekeeping schedules, checklists, and household systems
- Manage household inventories, supplies, and purchasing related to housekeeping operations
- Coordinate and prepare the residence for family arrivals, departures, guests, and special events
- Oversee laundry, ironing, steaming, wardrobe care, and closet organization
- Ensure guest suites and common areas remain fully stocked and guest-ready
- Identify maintenance concerns and coordinate repairs with household staff and vendors as appropriate
- Maintain care of fine furnishings, luxury finishes, artwork, antiques, and specialty surfaces
- Assist with seasonal organization projects and household rotations
- Communicate proactively with principals and household staff regarding household needs and priorities
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all family and household matters
Qualifications
- Prior Executive Housekeeper experience within a private residence, luxury estate, yacht, or similarly high-end environment
- Yacht Stewardess experience strongly preferred
- Experience supervising household staff and maintaining service standards
- Strong knowledge of luxury household care, cleaning techniques, and garment care
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong laundry, wardrobe, and household management experience
- Professional demeanor with a strong service orientation
- Excellent communication skills and collaborative attitude
- Ability to work independently and proactively anticipate household needs
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Location: Bel Air, CA
Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday. Flexibility to accommodate occasional schedule adjustments, family travel, entertaining, or special events as needed.
Salary: $50-65/hr (DOE)
Benefits: Health insurance and 401(k). Relocation assistance.
Employment is contingent upon a clear background check and verification of professional employer references