Full Time Housekeeper/Manager

Private Housekeeper / House Manager | Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX

About the Position

Two busy tech executives in Austin’s Bouldin Creek neighborhood are seeking an exceptional Private Housekeeper / House Manager to join their household team. This is a trusted, high-responsibility role for a highly capable professional who takes full ownership of a luxury private residence and anticipates the needs of the principals proactively.

Candidate must be able to start work within 30 days, ideally sooner.

Schedule & Availability

Primary Schedule Options (one of the following):

• Preferred Option: 6–7 hours per day, Monday through Friday + 2 to 3 hours on Saturday or Sunday

• Secondary Option: 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday

• Availability outside of regular working hours for remote assistance with adminstrative tasks on occasion

Flexibility Required:

• Availability for occasional evenings (e.g., dinner parties)

• Flexibility around travel, guest stays, and special household needs

• Occasional schedule adjustments as required by the principals

This role requires reliability, responsiveness, and adaptability beyond fixed daily hours.

Household Scope

• Primary residence for two principals

• Coordination with full time private chef, security, and external service providers

• High standards for organization, presentation, and discretion

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5+ years of experience as a housekeeper or house manager in high-net-worth private residences

• Demonstrated experience maintaining luxury homes to exacting standards

• Extensive experience caring for luxury clothing, footwear, and accessories, including:

  • Fine fabrics, tailoring, and specialty garments

  • Proper laundering, steaming, pressing, and storage

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proven ability to anticipate the needs of principals without constant direction

• Strong experience managing and coordinating all external vendors

• Authorized to work in the United States and able to travel internationally

• High level of discretion, trustworthiness, and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a combined Housekeeper / House Manager role

• Experience managing multiple residences or travel logistics

• Comfort supporting international travel and extended stays

• Willingness (but not requirement) to occasionally travel with the principals to a residence in Paris

• Familiarity with fine furnishings, art, and luxury materials

Personal Attributes

• Highly proactive and detail-oriented

• Anticipates needs and solves problems before being asked

• Polished, calm, and discreet in a private household setting

• Takes pride in maintaining a perfectly run home

• Strong communicator who works seamlessly with household staff and vendors

• Service-minded with a strong sense of ownership

Responsibilities

Daily Household Operations

• Maintain the home in pristine, guest-ready condition at all times

• Perform hands-on housekeeping, including cleaning, laundry, ironing, and organization

• Oversee all household systems to ensure efficiency and consistency

• Ensure the home is fully stocked at all times (pantry, beverages, household supplies, toiletries, etc.)

• Coordinate closely with the private chef on kitchen cleanliness and household needs

• Monitor the condition of the home and proactively address issues

Vendor & Property Management

• Manage all external vendors, including:

  • Cleaning support

  • Maintenance and repairs

  • HVAC, landscaping, and specialty services

• Schedule, supervise, and quality-check vendor work

• Handle service coordination when principals are traveling

Events, Travel & Guest Support

• Prepare the home for dinner parties, gatherings, and guests

• Support event setup, execution, and post-event reset

• Assist with travel-related preparation and logistics as needed

• Provide seamless support during guest stays

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($80,000 – $90,000 annually, DOE)

• Paid time off

• Long-term, stable role in a respectful, well-run household

• Collaborative environment with established household staff

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume/CV detailing private household experience

• Brief cover note outlining experience with luxury residences and responsibilities