FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER
A private family in Menlo Park, California, is seeking a highly capable and experienced full-time Housekeeper to ensure the overall cleanliness of their home. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of detailed cleaning procedures and caring for delicate surfaces and furnishings in the family’s residence.
Applicants must have previous high-level housekeeping experience in a busy household, be polished and professional, and be willing to work as part of an existing team that values positivity and collegiality. The ideal candidates will be hardworking and often self-directed, and able to help maintain the overall cleanliness of the home.
The ideal candidate will have a kind and calm demeanor, close attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. The family values organization and consistency – the beds are made the same way each day, and personal items are put back and organized in the same place. The ability to manage tasks with ease and occasionally be flexible to accommodate the family’s schedule is critical to success in this role.
- Full-Time: 8:00 am-4:00 pm M-F with flexibility to accommodate a change in schedule
- Start Date: ASAP
Duties
- Daily household cleaning and larger seasonal deep cleaning projects.
- Help make beds daily and change towels and linens as desired.
- Household laundry duties, including washing and pressing of clothing and linens.
- Be familiar with reading labels, hand washing, pressing, and steaming clothing items.
- Assist with dry-cleaning and floral services.
- Cleaning and care of fine furnishings and delicate surfaces.
- Help identify and report issues requiring maintenance.
- Maintain tidy and organized closets, pantries, and storage areas throughout the residence, ensuring correct inventory levels.
- Assist additional staff members as needed.
- Able to work seamlessly alongside the on-site chef (11 AM – 7 PM), assisting as needed with cleanup, table setting, and meal service support.
- Assist with occasional entertaining, including event preparation, serving, and clean-up.
Skills and Abilities
- Polished, poised, kind, and professional in manner.
- Excellent organizational skills and an eye for detail.
- Understand and value discretion and respect the privacy needs of the principals and the family.
- Able to work both independently as well as part of a team that values always treating each other with respect and kindness.
- Willingness to be flexible with work schedules on occasion.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
