Executive Housekeeper

Our clients, an executive couple with grown children who spend winters in Florida, are searching for an experienced Executive Housekeeper for their home in Winnetka, IL. Their current Executive Housekeeper is retiring after being with them for 30+ years. The ability to travel is a plus, not a must. The family has another long-term Housekeeper who will continue to work full-time, along with a long-term House Manager.

 

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily general and deep cleaning of the interior, keeping the house clean and organized at all times.
• Daily laundry, including ironing of clothes and linens.
• Manage and lead a team of housekeepers.
• Bring in mail and packages. Make returns as needed.
• Regularly check supply levels and monitor pantry, refrigerator, supply closets, bathrooms, etc., keeping the areas organized and restocking supplies as needed.
• Run errands such as dry cleaning, grocery shopping, FedEx/UPS, and any requests made by the House Manager and Principals.
• Be the eyes and gatekeeper of the home, answering the doorbell and overseeing vendors when needed.
• Excellent hospitality experience.

 

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Prior experience in a similar position with verifiable references.
• Professional demeanor and appearance with a positive, pleasant personality.
• Sound knowledge on proper care protocols with the ability to care for antiques, artwork, crystal, fine china, silver, brass, marble, fine linens, and cookware, etc.
• Long-term intent.
• Flexible and able to accommodate changes in plans/routine with ease.
• Willing to perform any other duties as requested.

 

Schedule:

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday role with flexibility to work additional hours as needed.

 

Compensation:

This is an hourly position of up to $45/hour, dependent on experience, plus a year-end bonus and benefits.

 

To Apply:

Please apply at www.mahlermatch.com for consideration; if already on our job board, click Apply Now. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

 

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Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America’s leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidates as well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.