Summary
Job Title: Head Housekeeper
Location: Private estate in Antigua
Start Date: ASAP
Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week when the Principals are not at the residence, extra hours at the weekend if they are.
Salary: DOE
A UHNW family with different properties around the world is looking to hire an Executive Housekeeper/Head of the Housekeeping team in Antigua.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Personal Assistant mainly based in Milan, Italy to maintain the estate’s buildings to a 5-star housekeeping standard.
- Ensure cleanliness of both the interior and exterior of the house and outbuildings.
- Maintain accurate stock of housekeeping consumables, linens, and equipment, notifying the Personal Assistant when items need replenishing.
- Follow cleaning programs and housekeeping maintenance schedules as directed.
- Care for soft furnishings, ensuring they are well-maintained and positioned correctly.
- Oversee the cleanliness of front-of-house and back-of-house areas, including linens, crockery, cutlery, and service items.
- Manage the housekeeping team (4 people).
- Keep all outbuildings and storage areas organized and tidy.
- Monitor contractors on-site to ensure maintenance is performed to the required standards.
- Support other departments, including the external grounds team, throughout the year.
- Promptly report any issues with the house or equipment to ensure timely resolution.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on housekeeping experience in a 5-star hotel or HNW private home.
- Good command of both spoken and written English.
- Positive track record of working effectively within a team.
- Must live at a commutable distance.
- A car and a full driver’s license is essential.
- Previous service experience is a plus.
