Lead Housekeeper

Lead Housekeeper

Princeton, NJ

Our clients are hiring an experienced and professional Lead Housekeeper for their home in Princeton, New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity for a mature, emotionally intelligent professional who thrives in a quiet, well-run household with a steady routine and takes pride in maintaining impeccable standards alongside a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and deep cleaning, attending to the daily graces first.
• Provide thoughtful, informed care for fine furnishings and materials.
• Perform laundry tasks, including handwashing, ironing, steaming; organize and maintain clothing, closets, and drawers.
• Lead by example reinforcing established standards, routines, and preferred methods throughout the home.
• Coach and support other housekeepers in a respectful, diplomatic manner.
• Maintain and organize kitchen and inventories and help ensure the home runs smoothly.
• Assist with seasonal and special projects (pantry/fridge organization, linen rotation, etc.)
• Promptly communicate any maintenance concerns to the principals, DoR, or Handyman.
• Support a quiet day-to-day rhythm with no regular entertaining responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar role, ideally within a fine home with high standards and routines.
• Excellent, verifiable references
• Demonstrated success in a lead or senior housekeeping capacity, with the confidence and diplomacy to coach and mentor other housekeepers respectfully and effectively
• High emotional intelligence and sound judgment,
• Hard-working, meticulous, and highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a consistent approach to daily standards.
• Sound knowledge of proper care protocols for fine materials and high-value household items.
• Pleasant professional demeanor and a strong commitment to discretion.
• Easily adheres to checklists, preferred protocols, and a predictable household routine.
• Able to communicate effectively and readily with principals and other staff.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a dependable vehicle.

Compensation & Terms

• The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• All team members share some weekend coverage.
• Base Compensation: $42-$50 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: Annual discretionary bonus, fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays.

To Apply:

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Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America's leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidates as well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.