Executive Housekeeper
Toronto, ON
Position Overview:
Seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper for a semi-formal residence located in Toronto. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the overall cleanliness and organization of the residence, along with leading the other staff members. This position is full-time, live-out. The ideal schedule is
Monday – Friday, 10am-6pm with some flexibility required.
Candidate Profile:
You are an experienced and well-rounded housekeeping professional who enjoys keeping a clean and organized home. You have a strong understanding of household hygiene and cleaning best practices. You have a ‘do what it takes attitude’ and have a calm and collected approach when things don't go as planned. You are comfortable managing and training staff to ensure the standards of the house are maintained.
Primary Responsibilities:
● Daily housekeeping includes dusting, vacuuming, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, and washing floors
● Schedule and supervise trades and contractors
● Manage household staff
● Management of household inventories and implementation of organizational strategies
● Care of fine furnishings, fixtures, fabrics, finishes, and surfaces
● Daily laundry, ironing and steaming
● Cover and uncover outdoor furniture
● Special projects include, but not limited to, quarterly deep cleans, household cupboard and closet cleaning and reorganization
● Errands not limited to dry cleaning, and grocery shopping as required
● Other duties as required from time to time
Applicant Qualities:
● Must have previous experience working in a semi-formal residence with leadership experience
● Excellent housekeeping, laundry and ironing skills; correct use of products and methods for fine finishes and surfaces
● Must maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times, exercise diplomacy, discretion and respect of boundaries
● Applicants must be service oriented with excellent English communication skills
● A valid Ontario G licence with a vehicle is considered an asset
● Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Housekeeping: 5 years (preferred)
- Leadership: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person