AS700 - Lead Housekeeper - Brookline, MA
About The Position
A dynamic family of six in Brookline, MA a suburb of Boston, is seeking a fantastic head housekeeper to assist in the care of their large home. The schedule for this role is either Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday- one weekend day will be required. The hours during the week can be flexible (8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, or 10am-6pm), and the hours on the weekend are 10am-6pm. The family is ideally looking for a local candidate, but they will consider relocating for the perfect fit. If relocating, then a history of longevity with families is required for consideration.
Requirements
- US work authorization
- Tech savvy- the team uses apps for checklists and communication
- Experience in and ability to lead a team of housekeepers
- Willing to follow a household dress code
- Able to work around and with the family dog
- Willing to work scheduled holidays (with holiday pay)
Nice To Haves
- Excellent team player
- Attention to detail
- Ability to read a room, discretion, and knowing when to step out or fade into the background
- Experience working in high end luxury households with exceptional attention to detail and extensive knowledge of how to care for high end materials - i.e. cashmere drapes, silk, marble, hardwood floors etc.
- Experience and willingness to assist with service
- Experience with laundry and ironing/pressing linens
Responsibilities
- All care of a 9000 square foot home at a five star level
- Supervise 2 additional housekeepers
- Daily upkeep and tidying- keeping the home continually reset throughout the day
- Deep cleaning on a schedule to maintain the home at the highest level
- Implement and maintain organizational systems across closets (secondary), bathrooms, pantries, storage areas, and utility spaces.
- Household laundry, including pressing/ironing sheets, linens, and understanding care of high end clothing and fabrics
- Working alongside other staff, including other housekeepers, a chef, and several nannies
- Perform evening turndown in accordance with the Principals’ preferences
- Report directly to the estate manager
- Maintain household inventory including cleaning supplies, consumables, and organizational items
- Process packages daily, handle returns, and ensure proper placement or storage of incoming items
Benefits
- Full benefits including health insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
