AS700 - Lead Housekeeper - Brookline, MA

Overview

A dynamic family of six in Brookline, MA a suburb of Boston, is seeking a fantastic head housekeeper to assist in the care of their large home. The schedule for this role is either Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday- one weekend day will be required. The hours during the week can be flexible (8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, or 10am-6pm), and the hours on the weekend are 10am-6pm. The family is ideally looking for a local candidate, but they will consider relocating for the perfect fit. If relocating, then a history of longevity with families is required for consideration. 

Responsibilities

• All care of a 9000 square foot home at a five star level 
• Supervise 2 additional housekeepers 
• Daily upkeep and tidying- keeping the home continually reset throughout the day 
• Deep cleaning on a schedule to maintain the home at the highest level 
• Implement and maintain organizational systems across closets (secondary), bathrooms, pantries, storage areas, and utility spaces.
• Household laundry, including pressing/ironing sheets, linens, and understanding care of high end clothing and fabrics 
• Working alongside other staff, including other housekeepers, a chef, and several nannies 
• Perform evening turndown in accordance with the Principals’ preferences
• Report directly to the estate manager 
• Maintain household inventory including cleaning supplies, consumables, and organizational items 
• Process packages daily, handle returns, and ensure proper placement or storage of incoming items

Qualifications

• Excellent team player
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read a room, discretion, and knowing when to step out or fade into the background 
• Experience working in high end luxury households with exceptional attention to detail and extensive knowledge of how to care for high end materials - i.e. cashmere drapes, silk, marble, hardwood floors etc.
• Experience and willingness to assist with service 
• Experience with laundry and ironing/pressing linens

Requirements

• US work authorization
• Tech savvy- the team uses apps for checklists and communication 
• Experience in and ability to lead a team of housekeepers 
• Willing to follow a household dress code 
• Able to work around and with the family dog
• Willing to work scheduled holidays (with holiday pay)

Salary and Benefits

• $45-48/hr.
• Full benefits including health insurance