Executive Housekeeper
An Executive Housekeeper oversees the overall appearance and cleanliness of a formal or multi-staffed household and typically manages other housekeeping employees.
An Executive Housekeeper has specialized knowledge in housekeeping, cleaning and caring for fine furnishings, valuables and artwork and has experience working in multi-staffed and large homes with many demands. Executive Housekeepers must have excellent communications skills as well as a professional demeanor and appearance.
Responsibilities
The duties of an Executive Housekeeper may include completing the tasks below as well as supervising, training or assisting additional Housekeepers or other staff.
1. Cleaning
- Upkeep of the interior of the home and the immediate areas
- Polishing furniture, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and baths
- Performing deep cleaning tasks or supervising other staff to ensure deep cleaning is done properly
- Laundering clothes and household items
- Changing sheets and maintaining household linens
- Polishing the silver
- Upkeep of outside patios, porches and walks
2. Cooking
- Assisting with cooking and serving for special events
3. Possible Additional duties
- Ironing
- Managing household supplies
- Occasional or backup childcare
- Caring for household pets
- Running Errands, such as grocery shopping
- Mending clothes, sewing
Compensation
Compensation is based on job responsibilities and prior experience of the employee. Executive Housekeepers typically earn between $55 and $75/hour.
Benefits
Benefits for Executive Housekeepers typically include:
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
Benefits for full-time Executive Housekeepers also typically include:
Medical insurance
“Hiring an Executive Housekeeper is a highly personal decision. We help clients assess their unique needs and develop a profile of the ideal candidate. In our screening we take into account a candidate’s experience and personality to find the right fit.”
– Sarndra Elejorde, Town + Country Resources