Housekeeper

This mature couple is looking for a Live-in Housekeeper to work full time here in Florida in their 5 bedroom home with their other full-time Housekeeper and then be able to travel mid-May-October to the Hamptons and work there for the summer, with their full-time Housekeeper there. This is a hands-on position, utilizing a policy and procedure manual regarding cleaning expectations and schedules in order to maintain each home at its finest. Laundry and ironing of all washables and linens required, as well as sorting through the drycleaning items. Must be able to set and serve at the table for entertaining. The Chef would help with that, and there is more of that in The Hamptons than in Florida.  Often times meals are served on trays and are very informal. Common sense is everything. Cleaning silver, keeping all glasses in the kitchen and bar polished as well as organizing the pantry, drawers, closets, and powder rooms. The schedule rotates, so you might work the morning shift one week, have your two days off, work the afternoon and evening shift the next week, work the weekend the next week, and have the next weekend off. Not a formal home, but yet...

One of my favorite clients is getting back on track in her 10,000 sq ft home and is looking for someone Monday-Thursday, 8-4, to do deep cleaning in her home. She has a part time lady that does beautiful laundry, and a Houseman to help with the heavier projects. She is meticulous about her home, but very pleasant and reasonable. Must have excellent verifiable references. Her last Housekeeper was there 8 years.

This active family is currently interviewing an Executive Housekeeper for a full-time, year-round Housekeeper position. The family lives here in Florida from the end of September until July generally. There is other staff in this formal home, who all work hard as a team and they are currently excited about bringing in another long-term team player. This is typically a five-day work week, Monday thru Friday, usually 9-5, but must also be available for the occasional shift changes if and when guests arrive. There are always two consecutive days off, but there is a rotating weekend schedule, so you must be available for some weekends during the season. Excellent housekeeping and organizational skills with solid knowledge of the care of fine finishes and surfaces. Must have excellent time management skills, an eye for detail, and knowledge of fine fabrics, wardrobe management with excellent laundry skills. Must be familiar with and experienced in working in an Estate home, with knowledge of treatment and handling of antiques, fine art, and furnishings. Comfortable uniforms will be provided and they would like this person to travel in the summer for a few weeks at a time, a couple of times through the summer...

This mature couple is looking for a very experienced Laundress/ Housekeeper to assist their Executive Housekeeper who has been with them for 20 years. This 7000 sq ft home is occupied by Mr and Mrs, and they do like the linen on the bed changed 5 days per week, and all sheets need to be pressed. Knowledge of a Miele Rotory Iron, Rowenta Steam Iron and Hand Steamer necessary. Additional duties include mopping the front foyer,and assisting the Executive Housekeeper with the remaining daily tasks. This is generally a Monday-Friday position with Saturday mornings for bed-making and hand laundry. Top salary and benefits for experienced, pleasant professionals with previous Estate references.

This active, mature couple is looking for a full time Housekeeper, with excellent laundry skills to work year round in their 14,000 sq ft home. They are snow birds, so it could be busy during the season, but summers are set aside for special projects and deep cleaning. There is a lot of home, but the two of them only use the downstairs generally. Between the Housemanager and the Chef, this person would have plenty of time to take care of all the daily graces and laundry. The home is kept meticulously neat and the successful candidate should be detailed oriented, conscientious, and efficient. They can be very flexible with days and hours and can provide a nice salary and medical benefits.

Mature couple looking for a live-in or out, full time Housekeeper/cook for their Palm Beach home. This is a formal home and they require someone who can work five- nine hour days, maybe Noon to nine pm, Monday- Friday, help the other housekeeper, do the shopping and prepare one lovely meal, dinner, with a proper table setting and service. There could be some summer travel, if or when they might do that, but for the moment, they are staying home and would love to come home to a glass of wine, and dinner at 7pm. Must be able to cook beautiful, healthy food and serve the two. Must have long term references in a large Estate home. Top salary and full insurance benefits.

This very busy family is looking for a hands on housekeeper/mothers helper to assist in the busy day of a growing family. First responsibilities include full time housekeeping, assisting the other housekeeper with maintaining the second floor and childrens bedrooms, making of the beds, detailing bathrooms. Laundry, ironing, folding of clothes and organizing all closets is a very important duty, while maintaining the remainder of the home to the highest standard. Cleaning of the kitchen area, pantry, outside pool area and kitchen and helping with kitchen duties necessary. Maintaining the pool area and cabana closet with pool towels and supplies, sunscreen, waters, drinks, etc. Disinfecting all surfaces, the toys in the playroom, and the bathrooms is a constant need. This is a Monday- Friday position, 8-5pm, and they can use a second person to work 5pm until 11 pm to help with dishes in the kitchen, laundry at the end of the day, and preparing fruits and the breakfast table for the morning. This will take a person with a great amount of energy to keep up with everyone. Top salary and full medical and dental insurance available for the experienced candidate.

This very active family of five with three grammar school aged children are looking for a very experienced Housekeeper to care for their new 6000 sq ft home. Excellent housekeeping and organization skill with a solid knowledge for the care of finishes, fabrics and furnishings. They do have a separate pool house for the Housekeeper, and they are looking for someone who can start at varied early times in the morning, and have a midday break and help with after school and dinner. They are flexible with the schedule, but there is always laundry and ironing. The successful candidate must love the family dog and cat, be able to drive, and have verifiable references.

This young family of four with one on the way, is looking for a full time, experienced housekeeper with a strong back and a strong laundry background.The schedule is generally Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm with flexibility for the occasional early/later hours and possible weekends. Must be able to travel with the family 2-3 months a year on vacation with the nanny. Main responsibilities would include deep cleaning, meaning cleaning moving furniture to clean under and around. Everything is ironed, so how to care for fine fabrics and linens is essential. Sewing a plus. This 12,000 sq ft home has multiple staircases, which you will traverse multiple times a day. There is additional staff, so someone who is able to be self directed with training, but works well with a team. There is a separate residence on the property for the staff, and the candidate with excellent references and experience can look forward to top salary and full benefits. Looking for a long term professional relationship.

A mature couple is looking for a live-in or live-out housekeeper/cook. Each year, this couple arrives in Palm Beach in November and stays through May. The apartment is large and perfectly appointed. Knowledge of proper care of antiques, crystal chandeliers, and fine linen is essential. Meals are not gourmet, but healthy family style cooking with the ability to follow a recipe, set the table, arrange flowers, and serve is expected. This could be a seasonal position, but the ideal candidate would travel to the family’s large country home in Connecticut and work for them forever. Housekeeping/cooking experience and references necessary. Salary commensurate with salary history and experience.