Domestic Housekeeper

Full-Time Domestic Housekeeper – Memorial Villages

A warm, professional family in Memorial Villages is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Domestic Housekeeper to support their active household. With school-aged children, the home is both elegant and lived-in.

The family values this role as essential to helping them spend more quality time together while maintaining a well-run home. This position requires someone who anticipates needs, prioritizes effectively, and maintains high standards without constant direction.

This role is ideal for someone who takes initiative, thrives in a structured and respectful household, and finds fulfillment in creating an environment that allows a busy family to stay connected and focused on what matters most.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful problem-solver with excellent judgment who brings a calm, can-do approach to a dynamic household.

In a luxury home, a domestic housekeeper takes on a comprehensive range of responsibilities that go far beyond standard housekeeping services. These duties include:

• Function & Presentation:
  Strong emphasis on both function and presentation throughout the home
• Impeccable Cleaning and Maintenance:
  High-end housekeeping demands meticulous care, including the proper handling of fine furniture, antiques, and luxury fabrics.
• Laundry and Wardrobe Care:
  Managing designer garments, couture pieces, and specialty fabrics with precision, including steaming, pressing, and seasonal wardrobe rotations.
• Organization and Household Efficiency:
  Ensuring all areas of the residence are impeccably arranged, from pantries to walk-in closets.
• Inventory and Supplies Management:
  Restocking premium household supplies and working with vendors to source specialty cleaning products.
• Guest and Event Preparation:
  Setting up guest rooms, preparing spaces for entertaining, and executing last-minute adjustments to meet high standards.
• Security and Discretion:
  Maintaining a confidential and secure environment, respecting the privacy of UHNW individuals and their families.

Outline of Responsibilities:

Morning Routine:

• Begin each day with a full house sweep: collect laundry, reset common areas, tidy surfaces
• Assess the home for any issues requiring immediate attention

Daily Maintenance:

• Make beds daily; and change linens weekly or as needed
• Manage full laundry cycle (wash, dry, fold, iron, put away), including delicate and high-end garments
• Maintain kitchen and living spaces (dishes, counters, floors, trash removal)
• Clean bathrooms thoroughly and consistently
• Spot-clean and address spills, particularly those related to children
• Sanitize high-touch points frequently
• Organize and return items to their proper place
• Check Cushions & under furniture for misplaced items

Deep Cleaning & Scheduling:

• Execute a rotating deep-clean schedule (baseboards, oven, refrigerator, windows, patio, garage, etc.)
• Follow structured cleaning checklists for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual tasks
• Track seasonal and specialty cleaning needs (ceiling fans, chandeliers, etc.)
• Execute a rotating deep-clean schedule for the entire home, tailored to each room's specific needs

Organization & Inventory:

• Maintain visual and functional organization systems (photo guides provided)
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively restock supplies
• Support household organization projects (decluttering, seasonal storage, etc.)
• Maintain a high standard of presentation at all times

Family Support & Light Food Preparation:

• Prepare healthy snacks and assist with light food prep (washing/chopping produce, boiling eggs, etc.)
• Support daily routines (unpacking lunchboxes, post-school cleanup)
• Provide light pet care (weekly litter box maintenance)

End-of-Day Wrap-Up:

• Reset all rooms and ensure the home is tidy and organized
• Take out trash, collect mail, and complete a final walkthrough
• Complete a final check of doors and locks

Requirements:

Qualifications & Traits:

• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to high standards
• Proactive mindset—anticipates needs without direction
• Strong prioritization and time management skills
• Calm, solutions-oriented problem solver
• Receptive to direction while offering thoughtful efficiency improvements
• Experience in high-end or fully staffed homes preferred
• Trustworthy, punctual, and respectful
• Discreet and confidential (willing to sign an NDA)
• High energy and stamina for a hands-on role
• Collaborative and team-oriented (works well with household staff such as PAs or House Managers)
• Comfortable working around children and pets

Additional Household Context:

• One employer works full-time outside the home
• One employer works part-time and is actively involved in the home
• Family includes school-aged children and one small indoor cat