Executive Housekeeper

Executive Housekeeper

A private family with grown children seeks an experienced Executive Housekeeper for a full-charge role in a newly renovated Palm Beach estate.

The principals are seeking a hands-on professional with a refined and elevated hospitality mindset, preferably gained in a private home. The successful candidate is highly skilled, a hard worker, and flexible to accommodate changes in the schedule. You must enjoy working alongside another Housekeeper.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the residence to an exceptional standard at all times
• Perform daily and deep cleaning
  • Vacuum floors, carpets, and rugs
  • Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, and decorative surfaces
• Expertly manage laundry including washing, sorting, folding, ironing, and pressing
• Maintain the kitchen to the highest standards of cleanliness and organization
• Operate and maintain all household cleaning equipment safely and efficiently
• Monitor household supplies and purchase groceries and household essentials as needed
• Report maintenance issues or required repairs promptly to the Personal Assistant or Maintenance Manager
• Run occasional household errands
• Assist with meal service and entertainment during dinner parties, special events, and visits by house guests
• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to ensure the interior and exterior of the property are impeccably maintained
• Clear, organize, and maintain beach and pool towels
• Ensure the pool area and upper deck remain clean, tidy, and guest-ready
• Communicate proactively with the Maintenance Manager regarding maintenance concerns or issues requiring attention
• Assist with entertaining, including dinner parties and caring for house guests. A private chef and additional housekeepers are typically on site during these periods.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English
• A minimum of five years' experience working in luxury private homes
• Experience supporting a busy, high-end household with discretion and professionalism
• A polished professional who is proactive and smart
• Triages well, instinctively
• Comfortable coordinating with the other household staff and the principals
• A valid driver's license and confidence driving
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and flexibility with scheduling
• At least two excellent, verifiable verbal references from previous employers

Schedule:

• January Mid April + several weeks around Thanksgiving, and a period in December that does not include Christmas or New Year's.
  • When the principals are in residence, the Senior Housekeeper will work a six-day week, typically beginning at 8:00 a.m., with one weekday off.
  • Saturday and Sunday availability is required.
• Mid April to November (Off Season)
  • Typically, Monday to Friday
  • Approximately 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with some longer days for deliveries or vendors.
  • In July and August, the role will be approximately three days/week to balance out the expectations in season.
• Flexibility is essential because the family may make additional visits throughout the year with limited notice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary of $110,000 to $125,000
• Annual discretionary bonus, health insurance, PTO, etc.

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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.