Executive Housekeeper

Executive Housekeeper Opportunity

A private family is seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper to care for a large, high-end seasonal estate consisting of approximately 350 acres and 10 buildings. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned housekeeping professional with extensive experience working in high-end private households, luxury estates, or comparable five-star environments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, highly organized, and able to anticipate the needs of the principals and their guests. This position requires much more than routine cleaning. The Executive Housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards throughout the home, caring for fine furnishings and materials, managing household laundry, supporting events, organizing projects, and providing elevated service to the family and their guests. Candidates whose experience is limited to standard hotel, motel, or commercial housekeeping will not be considered unless they also have significant experience in a high-end private household, luxury estate, or comparable environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of general housekeeping, detailed cleaning, deep cleaning, and ongoing upkeep throughout the estate's multiple buildings
• Maintain the interior of the property to an exceptionally high standard of cleanliness and presentation
• Care for fine furnishings, finishes, fabrics, linens, and other specialty materials using appropriate cleaning and care techniques
• Handle household laundry, including handwashing, ironing, pressing, steaming, and care of fine garments and linens
• Coordinate and manage dry-cleaning needs
• Develop and maintain detailed cleaning schedules based on the family's needs and the property's requirements
• Maintain a project list and strategically plan deep-cleaning, organizational, and other household projects during periods when the family is traveling
• Prepare the home for the family's arrival and ensure it remains maintained throughout their stay
• Provide support for private events, including elevated table settings and service
• Care for fresh flowers throughout the residence
• Monitor and maintain inventory of household cleaning products, linens, and other supplies
• Assist with minor care of family pets, including organizing toys and feeding as needed
• Identify household needs and proactively address issues before they become problems
• Work closely with the family and other estate staff as needed
• Perform additional housekeeping and household duties as requested by the family

Travel Requirements Approximately 4–6 weeks of travel to Palm Beach, Florida, per year is required. Additional travel may occasionally be offered or requested when the family has events or other needs outside the primary estate. All approved work-related travel expenses, including airfare, hotel, and rental transportation, are covered.

Schedule The estate is a seasonal property, and the family is away for approximately 10 months of the year. During periods when the family is not in residence, the employee will have flexibility in determining their daily start and finish times based on the needs of the property. When the family is in residence, particularly during July and August and occasional winter visits or events, the schedule will adjust to accommodate the family's needs. This may include early mornings, later evenings, weekends, or additional hours when necessary. The employee will commute to the property and will not live on-site.

Qualifications

• Extensive prior experience as an Executive Housekeeper, Private Housekeeper, Estate Housekeeper, or similar role in a high-end private residence or estate
• Demonstrated ability to provide five-star, luxury-level household service
• Exceptional cleaning skills and knowledge of caring for fine materials, furnishings, fabrics, and finishes
• Experience with fine garment and linen care, including handwashing, ironing, pressing, and steaming
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively plan and prioritize work
• Proactive self-starter who can anticipate the needs of the home, principals, and guests
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to take direction and contribute with an all-hands-on-deck, lead-by-example attitude
• Strong English communication skills
• Polished, poised, and professional demeanor
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to maintain the highest level of discretion and confidentiality
• Dependable, trustworthy, and respectful of a private family's environment
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work additional hours when needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; assistance is available for heavier items
• Comfortable working across a large estate with multiple buildings

Compensation & Benefits

• $35.00–$40.00/hour, depending on experience
• Higher compensation may be considered for an exceptionally qualified candidate
• Overtime paid at 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked over 40 per week
• 401(k) match after hire
• Health, dental, and vision benefits after hire
• Health care provided at no cost after hire
• 10 days of PTO annually after hire
• 13 paid public holidays
• If required to work on a holiday, that time is added to PTO
• Paid work-related travel
• Company credit card for approved work-related expenses