Description
Dandridge, TN area couple with a teenage son is in need of a FT Executive Housekeeper (EH) to start ASAP. The EH’s schedule will be M-F 8am-3pm with the flexibility to stay later or help over the weekends as needed. The couple will be working under the Principal’s on-site Household Manager who will be responsible for scheduling, communication, training and hiring.
Requirements:
- Expertise in cleaning and maintaining a large estate, with high-end furnishings and fixtures.
- Knowledge of cleaning textiles, and area rugs. Hard surface: to include, but not limited to stone, quartz, marble, ceramic and stainless steel a must.
- Expertise in hardwood floors, tile/stone and polished cement
- Laundress experience in family laundry and handling high-end garments: washing, ironing, steaming, and dry cleaning.
- Washing fine, bed and bath, table linens (some ironing)
- Assist in the organization and maintenance of closets (wardrobe/other).
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of garages, entertainment areas, and special areas.
- Assist with preparation for special occasions, incoming and outgoing guests.
- Good team player (will work beside the Household Manager)
- Excellent, verifiable references
- Proactive, able to work intuitively and independently with minimal supervision.
- Respect for privacy and discretion is essential.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and routines.
- Energetic and supportive
The ideal EH is motivated and thrives in a culture that provides excellent service, is extremely organized, and attentive to details. Paying close attention to a museum quality, impeccably clean residence (interior and exterior). Experience in luxury hotels and yachts are a plus.
EH’s who embody the following characteristics will thrive in this position:
- Positive attitude
- Calm and quiet demeanor
- Good communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Strong work ethic
- Silent service
- Ability to work under Estate Manager
- Team service
- Honest with high integrity
- Servant’s heart
This is a local and national search open to those ideally with long-term tenure in a current similar or previous position as an Executive Housekeeper