A private family in Atherton, California is seeking a highly capable and experienced full-time Estate Housekeeper to ensure the overall cleanliness of their home. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of rotational cleaning procedures and caring for delicate surfaces in the 10,000 square foot main residence and guest house.
Applicants must have previous high-level housekeeping experience in a busy household, be polished and professional, and be willing to work as part of an existing team that values positivity and collegiality. The ideal candidates will be hardworking and often self-directed, and able to help maintain the overall cleanliness of the family’s large residence alongside a once a week housekeeping team.
The ideal candidate will have a kind and calm demeanor, a high attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. The family values organization and consistency, meaning things are put back the way they were, the beds are made the same way each day, and personal items are put back and organized in the same place. The ability to manage tasks with ease and occasionally be flexible to accommodate the family’s schedule are critical to success in this role.
- Full-Time: 9:30 am-6:00 pm
- Generally Monday-Friday with ocassional weekends and holidays.
- Start Date: ASAP
Duties
- Daily household cleaning and larger seasonal deep cleaning projects.
- Help make beds daily and change towels and linens as desired.
- Assist with dry-cleaning and floral services.
- Cleaning and care of fine furnishings and delicate surfaces.
- Help identify and report issues requiring maintenance.
- Maintain tidy and organized closets, pantries, and storage areas throughout the residence, ensuring correct inventory levels.
- Assist additional staff members as needed.
- Assist with clearing and cleaning of dishes after dinner service prepared by a private Chef.
- Assist with occasional entertaining including event preparation, serving, clean-up.
Skills and Abilities
- Polished, poised, kind and professional in manner.
- Excellent organizational skills and an eye for detail.
- Understand and value discretion and respect the privacy needs of the principals and the family.
- Able to work both independently as well as part of a team that values always treating each other with respect and kindness.
- Willingness to be flexible with work schedules on occasion.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of recent, high-level housekeeping experience in a private home and/or luxury hotel.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Excellent references from past employers.
- Successfully complete an in-depth background investigation.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
- Must be COVID vaccinated + boosted.
Compensation and Benefits
- $45-$55 per hour | DOE
- Healthcare: They will pay the cost of the Kaiser Permanente HMO 20 CA North plan. Candidates are also free to select other plans that TriNet offers and to apply the cost.
- Dental, Vision, Life.
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 401K
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
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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