KP- Executive Housekeeper

An experienced, live-out, proactive and highly organised executive housekeeper is sought to support a busy private family across two primary residences in Orange County, California. The family maintains two properties in Orange County: a primary residence in Costa Mesa and a weekend home in Laguna Niguel. They also own additional properties on the East Coast, including homes in Nantucket and Virginia, which may present opportunities for broader property oversight as the role develops.

This is a hands‑on position combining executive‑level household organisation with practical housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe care and property maintenance coordination. Approximately 60–75% of the role will focus on maintaining and organising the homes, with the remaining time dedicated to contractor coordination, household projects, errands and general property oversight.

The schedule will be 40 hours guaranteed Monday through Friday, with flexibility required to accommodate contractor visits, household needs and occasional childcare support (the family have a dedicated nanny but there may be occasions when she is sick/ on vacation etc.).

The typical working pattern will involve:

• Costa Mesa: The primary focus during the working week, including household upkeep, laundry, organisation and maintenance coordination. The main residence is approximately 4,200 square feet, with four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. An additional 1,000-square-foot guest area above the garage is used when visitors stay.
• Laguna Niguel: Preparation ahead of the family's arrival on Friday, followed by weekend reset tasks, including changing bed linen, laundering pool towels, managing dishes, putting out rubbish on Sunday evening, and ensuring the property is ready for the following visit. The home is approximately 8,600 square feet and has a pool.

The family currently employs professional cleaners at each property every other week. The successful candidate will work alongside these teams, maintaining day-to-day standards and arranging additional cleaning support when needed rather than being solely responsible for deep cleaning. Candidates should ideally be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Orange County.

Housekeeping and Household Organisation

• Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness, order and organisation across both Orange County residences.
• Carry out daily tidying, vacuuming, bathroom upkeep, surface cleaning and other light‑to‑moderate housekeeping tasks as required.
• Manage household laundry, including washing, drying, ironing, steaming, folding and putting away clothing and linens.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of fabrics and materials, including the appropriate care of delicate garments, quality clothing, cashmere, wool, silk and other fine textiles.
• Maintain organised wardrobes, linen cupboards, storage areas and household supplies.
• Change bed linen, prepare bedrooms and ensure the Laguna Niguel property is ready for the family's arrival each weekend.
• Manage pool towels, weekend laundry, dishes, rubbish and general household resets at the Laguna Niguel residence.
• Keep household inventory organised and ensure essential supplies are replenished.
• Coordinate with the existing cleaning teams and monitor the quality and consistency of their work.

Property and Contractor Management

• Take ownership of routine household maintenance across both properties, including HVAC servicing, air filters, plumbing, electrical work, pool‑related requirements and general upkeep.
• Identify maintenance issues proactively and arrange appropriate contractors before small problems become larger ones.
• Research service providers, obtain and compare quotations, assess options and make considered recommendations to the…