We kindly request that you apply for this position ONLY if you meet the basic requirements stated in the job description.
Once you've submitted your application, our team will review it. If your experience closely aligns with the client's needs, we will be in touch. Please refrain from contacting us separately to express your interest in the role. We're a small and busy team; unfortunately, we can't reply to everyone who contacts us.
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The DM Estate Staffing Team
We are seeking a full-time Executive Housekeeper to join our repeat client's fantastic team.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform the general and in-depth cleaning for the home in Southampton
- Clean kitchen, baths, and bedrooms daily, including vacuuming and mopping floors, vacuuming furniture, carpeting and draperies, and dusting
- Handle the daily graces (i.e. fresh towels in the bathrooms, making beds, wiping bathroom and kitchen counters, loading and unloading dishwasher, etc.)
- Responsible for the care of fine furnishings including antiques and artwork
- Empty trash and organize recycling
- Wash inside windows, woodwork, etc.
- Polish silver as needed
- Assist in table setup serving when requested
- Execute periodic seasonal or deep-clean projects such as bookshelves, closets, storage areas, etc.
- Meticulously launder, iron, and press clothing
- Perform basic mending
- Organize and maintain all clothes, closets and drawers as needed by employer
- Assist with packing and unpacking
QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTER SKETCH:
- Excellent verifiable references and related experience
- Courteous, honest, meticulous, and responsible
- Discreet and respectful of employer’s privacy; willing to sign a confidentiality agreement
- Team player, hard working, and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Enjoys cleaning; possesses sound knowledge of proper care for fine furnishings, crystal, china, sterling silver, brass, marble, fine linens, cookware, etc.
- Willing to accept instruction and conform to the employer’s preferences; able to take direction from the House Manager
- Flexible and able to accommodate changes in a household routine
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 pounds and capable of safely climbing and descending stairs
- Speaks English well
HOURS:
- General schedule Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Must have flexibility for weekend work as needed
- Must be flexible to the needs of the employer; weekend hours or earlier/later start times may be required
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- $50++ per hour, depending on experience
- Real-time, constructive feedback on performance
- Standard paid holidays and vacation package
- Health insurance plan
Please note: local candidates, those within a commutable distance to Southampton, will only be considered for this role!
DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm based in Silicon Valley, California. We place highly skilled Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices. While our roots are in Silicon Valley, our reach is nationwide, encompassing key markets such as Aspen, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Palm Beach, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC.You may know us as Domestic | Match and Private Chef | Match. After 12 years of expansion, we’ve evolved into the top choice for domestic staffing services. As our journey has unfolded, we’ve expanded beyond the constraints of our original brand, spreading our reach to encompass a broad spectrum of roles within the private estate and family office sectors.
What Makes Us Unique
Drawing upon over 70 years of collective expertise in private service, luxury hospitality, and yachting, DM Estate Staffing’s team boasts a deep understanding of the intimate relationship between private employers and their household staff. Our team’s personal experience in these roles fuels our continued passion and commitment to our recruitment efforts today. We approach our work with zeal and are dedicated to ensuring that clients and candidates alike discover the ideal match.