Website $85K-$100K DOE

Housekeeper Position in Palm Beach, Florida

Description

Local family seeks a trustworthy, dependable and skilled live-in or live-out housekeeper to join their team and take care of their home in Palm Beach, Florida.  The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, self-motivated, professional and comfortable working with and around children and pets (dogs). Verifiable references required. Ideal candidate would be willing to travel for approximately 6 weeks over the summer with the family.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Extensive housekeeping and thorough and detailed cleaning including delicate surfaces and materials to the highest standard
  • Cleaning of sofas, chairs, rugs, floors, etc.
  • Change bed linen and towels, make beds, replenish necessities
  • Family laundry and liaising with dry cleaner
  • Meticulous and careful ironing
  • Deep cleaning when the family is traveling
  • Occasional food preparation (for children’s snacks, lunch and/or dinner)
  • Tidying up, organizing pantries and cabinets
  • Daily, weekly and monthly cleaning projects
  • Keeping all floors, appliances and surfaces clean and tidy at all times
  • Assist with packing and unpacking the family’s and guests luggage as needed
  • Occasional oversight of children (age 8)

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a private household or 5-star hotel
  • Impeccable references
  • Local candidates preferred
  • Highly skilled and experienced in all areas of housekeeping and laundry to a very high standard
  • Meticulous person with attention to detail
  • Open-minded team player and hands-on person
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to shop for groceries and other household necessities
  • Person who takes pride in their job
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Highly flexible and adaptable to last minute changes
  • Able to keep themselves busy and see what has to be done

To apply for this job email your details to kevin@britishsocietystaffing.com