British American Household Staffing

JB075 - Full-Time Executive Housekeeper - Washington, DC

British American Household Staffing  •  District of Columbia (Onsite)  •  18 hours ago
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Job Description

Overview

A private family based in the Kalorama area of Washington, DC is seeking an experienced, trustworthy, and discreet full-time executive housekeeper to join their household on a long-term basis. The principals live primarily in Europe and keep a DC home they visit periodically. An adult son attends university nearby and is home on weekends and breaks. The family is looking for someone reliable and professional who takes pride in maintaining a beautiful home to a high standard even when the principals are away.

The typical schedule will be Monday through Friday, working at least 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

  • General and detailed housekeeping throughout the residence
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Organization and daily upkeep of the home
  • Careful handling of furniture, clothing, and household belongings
  • Receiving deliveries and mail
  • Answering the door and receiving guests
  • Cooking is a plus but not required

Qualifications

  • Discreet and not talkative
  • Able to read the room and transition out of the principals’ way
  • Presentable and professional in appearance; uniform required
  • Must know how to iron (flagged as a common gap in the candidate pool)
  • Long-term fit strongly preferred over short term
  • Driving is a plus but not required

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of professional housekeeping experience in a private home
  • Excellent verifiable references from comparable private household roles
  • Valid US work authorization
  • Professional, polished presentation

Salary and Benefits

  • $50+ per hour based on experience
  • PTO
British American Household Staffing

About British American Household Staffing

British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. We offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of client’s staff needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates of the highest caliber. Our ambition is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction.

We provide experienced, qualified and formally trained household staff, including Nannies, Governesses, Butlers, Newborn Care Specialists, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Household/Estate Managers and Chauffeurs for households of all sizes. We have offices based in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
2012
Website
bahs.com
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