Live-Out/Traveling Housekeeper

Private residence seeking a live-out housekeeper with experience in formal households and/or private yachts. This is a full-time permanent position working five days per week and traveling with the family to their different houses (domestic travel only.) MUST BE AVAILABLE TO TRAVEL. 

The ideal candidate must have previous experience working in a private formal residence or a private yacht, able to work in a non-intrusive manner, possess a high level of integrity, and exhibit exceptional attention to detail.

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to perform general daily housekeeping and deep cleaning throughout the home and guesthomes meeting and exceeding formal household standards.
• Perform all aspects of laundry, ironing, and steam iron: hand washing fine garments and clothing, men’s dress shirts, table linens, and bath towels.
• Laundering and steam ironing bed sheets, pillowcases, and duvet.
• Meticulous closet organization throughout the house as per instructions.
• Support the chef by washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen periodically throughout the shift, including break down and cleaning at end of shift.
• Packing and unpacking clothes from travel with detailed organization.
• Provide end of day housekeeping services, refresh spaces, turn on lighting, organize and restock items as needed.
• Gentle care of fine dishware and glassware, polishing of silver when needed.
• Providing service for special events, formal dining, holidays, and family gatherings.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in private homes or private yacht filling a similar role.
• Punctual and dedicated.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, able to meet high standards without immediate supervision.
• Proficient at ironing and using a steam iron.
• Experience in formal dining service, table settings, and napkin folding.
• Proactive, keen attention to detail, anticipating needs of the principals.
• Active and agile, able to move easily about, and climb stairs
• Verifiable references and comprehensive background check are required.
• Ability to read and write in English, including strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be reliable
• Valid Driver’s License and Valid US work authorization.

**Private yachting background a plus!