New Position. A Buckhead family with 3 Atlanta residences is seeking an experienced executive housekeeper/laundress who will divide their weekly schedule between the different homes. Their primary home located in Buckhead is fully staffed and will only require one day a week assisting their staff members with general housekeeping and organizational duties. Their two other residences are located in the Druid Hills area. Your schedule will be divided 2 days at each home. Only one of those Druid Hills homes is occupied full-time with an elderly person. This position is ideal for someone who is self-directed and has years of working independently. A pleasant, positive, can-do attitude is essential.
You will receive the day-to-day assignments from the estate manager. Duties will include the following:
- All aspects of the detailed housekeeping of residences
- Perform quality cleaning of fine china, furniture, art, and surfaces
- Laundry to include table and bed linens and the occasional custom garment
- Maintain linen and towel closets organized
- Ironing to include bed, table linens and occasional garments
- Execute seasonal deep cleaning
- Ensure organization of closets, wardrobes, pantries, cabinets, and other storage areas
- Throw out expired food/snacks
- Polish crystal glassware and silverware
- Keep an inventory of all personal items and household supplies (light bulbs, batteries, cleaning supplies etc.) and restock as needed
- Occasional household errands including grocery shopping and dry cleaning
- Work closely with other staff on various household projects
- Flexibility to assist at main residence with an occasional dinner party or event
- Identify any potential issues around the residences and bring to the estate manager’s attention
Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of 3+ years of related work experience in a private residence
- Able to provide excellent references from current and previous employers
- Fluent in English both written and verbal
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Valid US work authorization and driver’s license
- Principal will consider local Georgia candidates only
Client is only considering metro Atlanta residents. Fluent English is required with daily use of an automobile. Please submit current resume with any letters of recommendation.