Lead Housekeeper - Evenings

Overview

A dynamic family of six in Brookline, MA a suburb of Boston, is seeking a fantastic head housekeeper to assist in the care of their large home. The schedule for this role is either Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday- one weekend day will be required. The hours during the week can be flexible (8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, or 10am-6pm), and the hours on the weekend are 10am-6pm. The family is ideally looking for a local candidate, but they will consider relocating for the perfect fit. If relocating, then a history of longevity with families is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

All care of a 9000 square foot home at a five star level

Supervise 2 additional housekeepers

Daily upkeep and tidying- keeping the home continually reset throughout the day

Deep cleaning on a schedule to maintain the home at the highest level

Implement and maintain organizational systems across closets (secondary), bathrooms, pantries, storage areas, and utility spaces.

Household laundry, including pressing/ironing sheets, linens, and understanding care of high end clothing and fabrics

Working alongside other staff, including other housekeepers, a chef, and several nannies

Perform evening turndown in accordance with the Principals’ preferences

Report directly to the estate manager

Maintain household inventory including cleaning supplies, consumables, and organizational items

Process packages daily, handle returns, and ensure proper placement or storage of incoming items

Qualifications

Excellent team player

Attention to detail

Ability to read a room, discretion, and knowing when to step out or fade into the background

Experience working in high end luxury households with exceptional attention to detail and extensive knowledge of how to care for high end materials - i.e. cashmere drapes, silk, marble, hardwood floors etc.

Experience and willingness to assist with service

Experience with laundry and ironing/pressing linens

Requirements

US work authorization

Tech savvy- the team uses apps for checklists and communication

Experience in and ability to lead a team of housekeepers

Willing to follow a household dress code

Able to work around and with the family dog

Willing to work scheduled holidays (with holiday pay)

Salary and Benefits

$45-48/hr.

Full benefits including health insurance

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