We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Housekeeper | Family Assistant to support the daily operations of a well-organized, casually refined household in Burlingame, California. This role is ideal for a proactive, polished professional who excels at maintaining a pristine, smoothly-run home while working quietly in the background. The client anticipates moving to a larger residence in the next year or two, and while the role may expand, the primary focus will remain on delivering high-quality care and maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of the home.
Responsibilities include daily and weekly cleaning, meal preparation, and errands. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, discreet, and committed to high standards of cleanliness and professionalism, helping the household run seamlessly and efficiently.
- Monday-Friday; 8:30am-4:30pm
- Must be local to the Bay Area
- Must have at least 5+ years of experience in a similar role within a household
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily and weekly deep cleaning of the home to maintain a clean, well-organized environment.
- Handle laundry with attention to detail, ensuring items are folded and stored according to the client’s preferences – this includes clothing items and some household linens. Bed linens are sent to the dry cleaner to ease ironing requirements.
- Conduct grocery shopping twice weekly to ensure pantry staples are always stocked and to purchase ingredients for meal preparation.
- Assist with meal preparation by following specific recipes provided by the client.
- Manage household errands such as bringing in packages, scheduling and overseeing service vendors, and arranging car cleanings.
- Help prepare for family events or dinner parties by being available as needed to assist with setup and cleanup.
- Ensure timely and thorough completion of tasks without needing constant oversight, working independently.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5+ years of professional housekeeping and family assistant experience in private households.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to proactively anticipate needs.
- Highly organized with polished communication skills and the ability to work discreetly and unobtrusively.
- Must love pets and be comfortable managing pet-related cleaning needs (two cats and a dog in the home).
- Physically capable of maintaining a clean environment, including managing pet hair.
- COVID-19 vaccination required.
- Must have strong employment references and must be willing to undergo a comprehensive background check.
- Must be local to the Bay Area.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
- Must have access to a vehicle and a clean driving record.
Compensation and Benefits:
- $50+ per hour | depending on experience.
- Monthly medical stipend.
- 10 days of paid time off, accrued.
- 3 sick days per year, accrued.
- 8 paid holidays when they fall on a scheduled work day: New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
- Discretionary bonus based on performance.
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. If you have questions about the status of your application or uploaded documents, please check your candidate dashboard for updates and ensure you’ve answered the required screening questions for the position(s) you are applying for.
Thank you for understanding!
The DM Estate Staffing Team
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.
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