Head Housekeeper Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent family in Dubai is seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper. This hands-on role involves supervising housekeepers, cleaning, and light childcare duties. Candidates must hold a UK, EU, or USA passport and have recent good references. The position offers a competitive salary of up to 30,000 AED tax-free per month and includes accommodation in a local villa. Cultural considerations require a female only candidate.

Benefits

Salary up to 30,000 AED tax-free

Separate self-contained apartment

30 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE AN EU or UK or USA passport - NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Managed a team of at least 5 housekeepers.
• Good references required.
• Prefer longevity in positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-standard cleaning and laundry tasks.
• Supervise Nanny Housekeepers.
• Organize and set up systems.
• Assist with children's homework and projects.
• Foster social skills in children.
• Accompany family on trips.

Skills

Hands on cleaning to a high standard

Supervising a team of housekeepers

Child friendly

Good communication skills

Job description

Head Housekeeper Job - Located in the much sought after Dubai, U.A.E

We have a wonderful role for an experienced Senior / Head Housekeeper for a prominent (non royal) family in Dubai, UAE. Please note we are only seeking candidates who hold current UKor EU or USA passports.

Duties

• Hands on cleaning to a high standard

• Hands on laundry and ironing to a high standard

• Supervising their Nanny Housekeepers, who works 6 days per week

• Setting up systems and organising

• Assist with homework, assignments, and projects, providing guidance and support as needed

• Foster positive values, manners and social skills, in the children, promoting their personal growth and development

• Accompany the principal and the children on domestic and international trips, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable travel experience

To be considered

• MUST HAVE AN EU or UK or USA passport - NO EXCEPTIONS

• Ideally managed a team of at least 5 housekeepers

• Not seeking those who have managed large teams, as this is a hands on role

• Must be child friendly as some light childcare duties may be required

• Must have verbally verifiable recent good references

• The client would prefer longevity in positions, not seeking those who move on every 1 -2 years

• Due to cultural reasons, this is a female only household

Benefits

• Salary DOE of up to 30,000 AED tax free per month (£6,150 / €7.130 )

• Separate self contained apartment within a local villa

• 30 days holiday per annum based on a typical 6 day week

Consultant: Andy Hodges

Job No: 168902