Executive Housekeeper | Gold Coast, Chicago
Position: Executive Housekeeper
Location: Gold Coast, Chicago
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (with a 30-minute lunch break)
Start Date: ASAP
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Overview:
We are seeking a highly professional, polished, and detail-oriented Executive Housekeeper to join our client's team and maintain the pristine condition of a formal, luxury home on the Gold Coast of Chicago. This role requires a "white-glove" level of service and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in high-end housekeeping and be comfortable working with fine finishes, luxury furnishings, and precious items, such as artwork. A candidate who is flexible, professional, and comfortable following specific client preferences is essential.
This is a full-time position with occasional weekend or after-hours work as needed (likely just a few times a year). The home spans 8,000 square feet and requires consistent high-touch care to maintain its pristine condition.
Key Responsibilities:
Housekeeping and Maintenance:
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of all areas within the home, including 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
- Clean and care for high-end finishes, furniture, and artwork while maintaining a "white-glove" level of cleanliness.
- Oversee inventory management, ensuring supplies (such as water, toiletries, and other household essentials) are stocked and tracked.
- Maintain the kitchen's cleanliness, ensuring all appliances and surfaces remain spotless at all times.
- Handle laundry duties, including sorting, washing, folding/ironing, and overseeing dry cleaning processes. Knowledge regarding care of delicate fabrics is a must.
- Ensure that the home remains in impeccable condition, maintaining a top-tier standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
Additional Duties:
- Occasionally pick up the children from school or other activities (no childcare duties, just transportation).
- Assist with meal prep, including simple but refined meals (a big plus if you have cooking experience!).
- Errands as needed.
Skills and Qualifications:
Required:
- 4+ years experience in formal or high-end housekeeping roles.
- Expertise in cleaning and maintaining fine finishes and luxury home environments.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to keep track of household inventory and supplies.
- A clean driving record and a valid driver's license. Note that the hired candidate will enjoy free valet parking at the residence.
- Fluent in English, with strong communication skills for in-person, text, and email correspondence.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, push, pull, and reach
- Professional, polished, warm, and calm demeanor, with a strong ability to work independently.
- Open to feedback and direction, willing to adapt to the family's preferences and needs.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Excellent references from past employers required.
- Must pass a background check, credit check, and maintain a clean driving record.
- Cooking experience (e.g., preparing simple meals and salads) is a huge plus!
- Local candidates only - must be a commutable distance to the Gold Coast of Chicago.
Compensation:
- $85,000-$95,000
- Medical/Dental/Vision: 70%
- Major Holidays off (New Year's Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)
- 13 PTO days (including sick days)
- Discretionary bonus
- Free valet parking
Other Information:
- No Travel is required for this position.
- Work Environment: The role is within a professional, formal household setting, focused on maintaining high service and cleanliness standards.
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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