Seeking a full-time Lead Housekeeper for a large private estate in North Miami Beach. This is a hands-on position for someone who takes pride in maintaining a home to the highest standards while leading and supporting the housekeeping team. The ideal candidate has experience in a large private residence, an exceptional eye for detail, and strong leadership skills. They set clear expectations, communicate directly and respectfully, and lead by example while remaining flexible as household priorities change. Sound judgment, discretion, and respect for the family’s privacy are essential.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Lead Housekeeper will oversee the housekeeping staff and report directly to the Estate
Manager. Typical tasks will include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborating and working side by side with the team and setting clear expectations for
housekeepers. - Assign daily tasks, train housekeepers, and check completed work for quality.
- Maintain cleaning standards, checklists, and household routines
- Regular specialty cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance of living spaces and furnishings.
- Ability to perform museum-quality cleaning with proficiency in special surfaces (wood, glass, leather, furniture, antiques, silver, fine artwork, etc.).
- Making beds and changing bed linens.
- Provide thoughtful care for the principals’ clothing and wardrobes, including laundry, steaming, and dry-cleaning management.
- Closet management and organization.
- Assist with travel packing/unpacking.
- Maintain inventories of household items, including client preferences and back-of-house
stock. - Assisting in preparing for events of all sizes.
- Assist with client service, including setting up areas for client use, including table setting and decor, and working with the team to rearrange rooms.
- ”Pitching-in” and helping co-workers with their job duties while always being a team player.
- Other duties, special requests, and projects as requested.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work with the highest degree of confidentiality.
- At least five years of experience working in a large private home, including experience leading and training housekeeping staff.
- Strong hands-on housekeeping skills, including laundry, ironing, wardrobe care, and the care of delicate surfaces, furnishings, and artwork.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to give clear, respectful direction to team members.
- Must be resourceful and able to research and purchase items online.
- Experience with data devices and communicating with smartphones.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
- Willingness to work occasionally weekends/evenings as needed.
- Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of a thorough background investigation and reference check.
Schedule:
This is a non-exempt full-time position. Candidate must be flexible and willing to work weekends and potentially on Holidays. The schedule is generally (5) days a week (Monday-Friday) when the client and/or guests are not on-site. When clients are in the residence, hours will increase/change as needed before, during, and after principals are in residence; expect long hours during these times.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to climb and descend stairs and ladders safely.
If this is you, email your resume to [email protected]