Requirements
- 5 – 10 years of industry experience
- Non-Smoker
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record
- Capable of passing an extensive background check and BAI interview
- High level of discretion, loyalty, integrity, and honesty
- Highly organized & excellent eye for detail.
- Self-sufficient & Self-driven. Doesn’t need handholding.
Duties & Key Success Factors
- Responsible for all household laundry
- Remarkable skill in ironing various clothes and linens
- Sound knowledge of various fabrics and sewing techniques.
- Knowledge of clothing (tears, rips, buttons, hems, etc.)
- Familiarity in stain removal procedures and processes
- Experience with eco-friendly, non-toxic options of cleansers and detergents
- Sort, manage and inventory clothing requiring dry cleaning services
- Organize all household laundry, hanging and folding items into assigned closets
- Wardrobe management and organization
- Catalog and care of designer and couture garments and accessories
- Packing and unpacking clients and their families before and after travel
- Liaising with vendors and contractors as required
- Pet care and automobile carpet and upholstery cleaning
- Inventory Management of all items Laundry related. Including supplies, linens, garments, accessories, etc.
Other Considerations
- Ability to go the extra mile when needed to get the job done
- Flexible scheduling with availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
- Flexibility to work nights, overtime, or weekdays as needed
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
- Frequent bending, stooping and stretching
- Ability to negotiate a multi-story house with stairs
- Ability to use a ladder up to 6’
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Job Features
Job Category | Housekeeper, Laundress |
Overview
A loving family based in Dallas, Texas, with a home in London, is looking for a full-time+ Nanny to round off their existing team and support the family as a whole. They travel far and wide with their children and are looking for a Full-Time Nanny to partner with the current Nanny Manager in caring for their children (ages 3 & 8-years-old) and home, errands, and meal prep wherever that may be at that moment.
This incredible family is looking for a candidate that is comfortable in their own skin and demonstrates being comfortable in the home, in front of the Principals, their friends, and their children. The ideal candidate will be capable and comfortable with international travel and has the ability to be dynamic with their schedule to allow for the Principal’s work or social obligations and pre-scheduled travels; this responsibility is shared with the Nanny Manager.
Client Note: We’re not the usual 9-5 family set-up, and that’s by design. We love the stability of our home life here in Dallas and the excitement of showing our kids the world through travel. We’re saving a seat on the next plane out just for you!
Requirements
- 5 – 10 years industry experience
- Non-Smoker
- Valid driver’s license with clean record
- Valid US Passport & Global Travel ready
- Capable of passing extensive background check and BAI interview
- Strong communicator, both written and verbal
- High level of discretion, loyalty, integrity, and honesty
- Highly organized & excellent eye for detail
- Punctuality and flexibility with schedule
- 50 overnight stays per year (included in compensation package)
- Understands how to maintain boundaries while navigating family dynamics
- Experience traveling with families
- Emotionally well-adjusted (critical factor)
- Comfortable working as a team to support the family
- Understands maintaining professional boundaries. Doesn’t let their own issues impact their professional environment
Duties & Key Success Factors
Shared Childcare Duties:
- Engaging with the children including doing arts and crafts, reading books, going to the library, and museums, assisting with homework
- Helping children with general hygiene
- Supervising and administering bath time as appropriate
- Organizing children’s play area
- Taking children to and from appointments as necessary
- Teaching manners and other socially appropriate behavior
- Taking children to parks and playgrounds
- Packing and unpacking for family trips
- Light Housekeeping (vacuum, sweep, stay current on the laundry)
- Grocery shopping and light meal prep
- Household supply shopping and keeping track of household items
Other Considerations
Schedule:
- Saturday; 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Sunday; 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Monday; 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. (additional hours available)
- Tuesday; 6:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (additional hours available)
- Wednesday; 6:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (additional hours available)
- Principal’s travel includes Los Angeles, London (summers) and other international locations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 60 pounds
- Frequent bending, stooping, and stretching
- Ability to negotiate a multi-story house with stairs many times a day
- Ability to use a ladder up to 6’
Job Features
Job Category | Housekeeper, Nanny |
OVERVIEW
A top-level, best-in-class professional Head Housekeeper with the ability to anticipate the needs of the unique lifestyles of the clients and their properties. The Head Housekeeper is directly responsible for the management of every aspect of housekeeping, laundry, staff training, wardrobe management, and supplies inventory while providing outstanding personal service to the family.
The Estate Manager is searching for a candidate that can remain professional in a busy environment. The ideal candidate will be a positive influence on the home and staff and adhere to strict standards of office and household organization. Someone with a strong work ethic that demonstrates their enjoyment and passion for what they do.
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30 (most weeks) Compensation: $80,000 – $85,000 + Full Benefits Geo Preferences: Prefer local but willing to relocate exceptional candidateREQUIREMENTS
- 5 - 10+ years experience in a formal home, superyacht, exclusive resort, or butler education.
- Non-Smoker
- Valid driver’s license with clean record
- Capable of passing extensive background check and Behavior Analysis Interview.
- Strong communicator, both written and verbal. Ability to offer and receive constructive feedback. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- High level of discretion, loyalty, integrity, and honesty
- Highly organized & an excellent eye for detail.
- English proficiency is required. Bi-lingual is a bonus.
- Regularly communicate and collaborate with Estate Manager. Must maintain a high level of confidentiality. Able to delegate, with the ability to see the big picture.
- Be proactive and emotionally intelligent in leadership.
- Excellent record-keeping capabilities and maintaining logs and reports of the results of inspections.
- Ability to travel for short periods (2 - 4 week at a time)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaboration with Estate Manager
- Perform and adhere to directions from Estate Manager.
- Provide feedback on housekeeping staff, and suggestions for improvements. Including staffing and procedural changes.
- Staff Schedules and PTO coordination to ensure proper coverage.
- Evaluate housekeeping staff and provide feedback on productivity, efficiency, quality, and attention to detail.
- Assist Estate Manager with vendor oversight, as requested.
- Develop and maintain detailed room-by-room housekeeping checklists, travel procedures and checklists, household housekeeping manuals, and inventory lists for all residences and the Florida Office.
- Facilitate communication and updates between the housekeeping staff, Estate Manager, and Executive Assistant.
Staff Management
- Daily inspections of staff’s work. Daily to-do lists. Nightly follow-up. Provide feedback on the day’s performance.
- Lead by example and cultivate a team atmosphere.
- Ensure each team member understands their responsibilities and they have the proper tools, equipment, and supplies to do their job.
- Ensure that each team member follows health and safety regulations.
- Report any and all hazardous, unsafe, high risk and non-compliant work issues to Estate Manager immediately.
- Ensure appearance standards are maintained.
- Ensure that each team member is taking rest breaks and lunchtime and are reporting their timesheet properly. Approve each timesheet by Monday evening for the previous week.
Housekeeping Responsibilities & Coordination
- Approve and implement the right cleaning supplies and correct cleaning methods by internet research or manufacturer’s recommendations, and insure that each housekeeping staff understands and uses these approved methods.
- Coordinate and ensure the performance of general and in-depth cleaning for all residences with a hands-on approach.
- Handle the daily graces (i.e., fresh towels in the bathrooms, making beds, wiping bathroom and kitchen counters, loading and unloading dishwasher, etc.)
- Responsible for the care of fine furnishings including antiques and artwork.
- Empty trash and organize recycling.
- Wash inside windows, woodwork, etc.
- Polish silver as needed.
- Launder, iron, and press clothing.
- Organize and maintain all clothes, closets, and drawers as needed.
- Assist with packing and unpacking.
- Organization, inventory, and upkeep of storage unit.
- Organize and maintain stock of office supplies, office provisions, and household staff uniforms.
- Place orders and take deliveries as needed.
- Order, replace, and maintain interior flora.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve breakfast, light snacks, occasional meals, and order take-out in the absence of the chef.
- Table settings and service.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 60 pounds
- Frequent bending, stooping, and stretching
- Ability to negotiate a multi-story house with stairs many times a day
- Ability to use a ladder up to 6?
Job Features
Job Category | Executive Housekeeper, Housekeeper, Houseman |
Overview
Very private family in RURAL North Texas is looking for a highly discrete professional to maintain their large property in far north Texas. Close to the border of OK. Primary responsibility will be to maintain the grocery and sundry inventories, coordinate vendor access to the various buildings on the property, and keep them in a ready state at all times. The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating access to the main house to minimize the impact on the Principals. This role will report to the Chief of Staff (5 years tenure with family and promoted from within) and will work hand in hand with the Property Manager and long-tenured current Personal Assistant. The primary residence property is 160 acres with 5 buildings. 6000 sq. ft. main house, 2 ancillary houses, 1 storage barn, and 1 office barn. The principals are genuinely nice people who strongly emphasize their privacy. The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate into the team to ensure that the minutia of life is never experienced by the Principals. She will work to ensure that all household policies are followed and adapt their service delivery as situations and preferences change and evolve.Requirements
- 2 - 5 years industry experience
- Non-Smoker
- Valid driver’s license with clean record
- Capable of passing extensive background check, BAI interview, and Social Media check.
- Ability to identify issues and address independently
- Strong communicator, both written and verbal
- Ability to cultivate a harmonious work environment.
- High level of discretion, loyalty, integrity, and honesty
- Highly organized & excellent eye for detail.
- Experience with Trello, Microsoft Office, Google Docs
- Experience managing multiple calendars
- Understands how to deliver Invisible Service.
- Ability to adhere to company privacy policies without compromise.
- Understanding of Trello, Google Suite & Microsoft Office.
Duties & Key Success Factors
- Household vendor access scheduling.
- Grocery supply and inventory. The closest Whole Foods is 54 miles away.
- Meal & Food prep.
- Household and personal assistant errands.
- Light housekeeping between weekly contracted team visits.
- Manage calendar for efficient access to house. Coordinating household access to minimize Principal impact.
- Build out checklists for standards and integrate them into the project management system.
- Capable of providing seamless service without being intrusive.
- Able to anticipate Principals’ needs and develop plans to address future needs.
- Assist with travel coordination when needed.
- Rare travel to other homes to help with set up prior to visit.
Other Considerations
- Principals are warm and friendly but also private and enjoy their alone time. An ideal candidate will know how to balance the needs of the house with the privacy preferences of Mr. & Mrs.
- There are three residences all within 7 miles of each other that the principals use and that will need service. One primary, two would be considered cottages, less than 2,000 sf. ft.
- This individual needs to be extremely flexible in their work. Few days go exactly as planned.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 40 pounds.
- Frequent bending, stooping, and stretching
- Ability to negotiate a multi-story house with stairs many times a day
- Ability to use a ladder up to 6’
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Job Features
Job Category | Family Assistant, House Manager |
Overview
Schedule: To Be Established - Full Time Compensation: $30 - $35/hour Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k & PTO Luxury residence in Austin is seeking a strong Laundress with the ability to proactively manage bespoke, couture clothing, as well as all other soft goods in the household. Closet management and travel packing needs for the family. The candidate understands that they are directly responsible for every aspect of keeping clothing in top condition and should show themselves to be adaptable/flexible with a readiness to do whatever it takes whenever it is needed in a team environment with limited direction This position reports to the Executive Housekeeper & Household Manager.Requirements
- 5 – 10 years industry experience
- Non-Smoker
- Valid driver’s license with clean record
- Capable of passing extensive background check and BAI interview
- Strong communicator, both written and verbal
- High level of discretion, loyalty, integrity, and honesty
- Highly organized & excellent eye for detail.
- Self-sufficient & Self-driven. Doesn’t need handholding
- Positive attitude and disposition
- Service and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- Bi-Lingual strongly (Spanish/English)
- Sound knowledge of various fabrics and sewing techniques.
- Knowledge of clothing (tears, rips, buttons, hems, etc.)
- Familiarity in stain removal procedures and processes
- Experience with eco-friendly, non-toxic options of cleansers and detergents
Duties & Key Success Factors
- Responsible for all household laundry
- Remarkable skill in ironing various clothes and linens
- Sort, manage and inventory clothing requiring dry cleaning services
- Organize all household laundry, hanging and folding items into assigned closets
- Wardrobe management and organization
- Catalog and care of designer and couture garments and accessories
- Packing and unpacking clients and their families before and after travel
- Liaising with vendors and contractors as required
- Pet care and automobile carpet and upholstery cleaning
- Inventory Management of all items Laundry related. Including supplies, linens, garments, accessories, etc.
Other Considerations
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
- Frequent bending, stooping, and stretching
- Ability to negotiate a multi-story house with stairs
- Ability to use a ladder up to 6’
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Job Features
Job Category | Housekeeper, Houseman, Laundress |