A private family estate in Lincoln Park, Chicago is searching for a full-time Housekeeper.
This person will assist in the overall management of the estate but will have a strong emphasis on housekeeping.
The housekeeper will directly report to the House Manager and must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
General hours are Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.
Overall Key Accountabilities (including but not limited to the following):
Housekeeping:
- Ensuring that all household spaces are maintained at the highest cleanliness levels and that all housekeeping tasks are performed as needed.
- Ensure specific zones that have been identified are cleaned where third-party vendors are not permitted.
- Management/participation of third-party housekeepers and vendors permitted in the home (currently Tuesdays and Fridays).
- Ensuring all stocking levels of consumables are adequate and replaced when appropriate.
- Ensuring maintenance of all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products; ensuring safe and sanitary storage and care of products.
- Cleans and washes items specified by the homeowner (pots, pans, dishware, etc.).
- Light laundry duties maybe assigned.
General / Administrative:
- Help with improvements for better service standards with a general theme of anticipating the owner’s needs and organization.
- Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
- Working quickly without compromising quality.
- Inspecting for and immediately notifying and addressing any damages, deficits, and disturbances.
- Implementing and adhering strictly to rules regarding health and safety and ensuring compliance with all company policies and practices.
- Always conducting oneself in a professional manner.
- Adhering to the established standard of conduct and house rules, fire regulations, procedures, and policies.
- Passing any owner feedback accordingly.
- Assisting with errands asked by homeowners, guests, or team.
- Assisting with groceries and supplies.
- Supporting the administrative operation of the property and the homeowners.
Requirements:
- Having experience working in a luxury home, hotel, inn or luxury yacht
- High school diploma
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to utilize feedback and anticipate owners needs
- Ability to receive owner in a friendly and courteous manner
- Ability to handle owner enquiries
- Ability to report happenings to superior
- Passion for accuracy
- Outgoing, polite, confident, intelligent and alert
- Consistency in performance
- Flexibility and adaptability