Full-time

Zohorecruit

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Elite Domo is seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper for a private residence in Vancouver, BC. This role supervises daily housekeeping operations and presentation across the estate, ensuring impeccable cleanliness and hospitality for the principals and guests.

Working closely with the Estate Manager, you will develop procedures, manage inventories, supervise the team, and ensure privacy and discretion while delivering invisible service for the family.

Qualifications

Minimum five years of executive housekeeping experience in luxury residences or high-end hospitality.
Proven leadership of housekeeping teams and operations.
Strong organizational, planning, and inventory management skills.
Excellent communication, discretion, and service orientation.
Ability to train staff and maintain privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily housekeeping across main and guest residences ensuring pristine presentation.
Develop seasonal deep-cleaning schedules and preventative programs.
Maintain inventories of linens, dining ware, and supplies with accurate record-keeping.
Manage household systems, checklists, and quality control processes.
Lead, mentor, and train the housekeeping team, including performance reviews.
Coordinate with Estate Manager and contractors to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Discretion

Hospitality awareness

Job description

Vancouver, Canada | Posted on 08/28/2026

A private residence located in Vancouver, BC, is seeking an experienced and highly organized Executive Housekeeper to oversee the daily housekeeping operations and presentation of an exceptional high-end residence.

This position is ideal for a seasoned private service professional who combines exceptional housekeeping expertise with strong leadership, organizational, and operational skills. The successful candidate will ensure the residence consistently reflects the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, hospitality, and readiness while preserving the warmth and comfort of a private family home.

Working closely with the Estate Manager, the Executive Housekeeper will supervise the housekeeping team, coordinate household inventories, establish operational procedures, oversee preventative maintenance initiatives, and ensure every residence across the estate remains impeccably maintained and fully prepared for the principals and their guests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Housekeeping Operations & Property Presentation

Oversee the daily housekeeping operations throughout the main residence, guest houses, coach houses, and additional property buildings.
Ensure every interior space is maintained to exceptional standards of cleanliness, organization, presentation, and functionality.
Conduct regular inspections to verify the estate remains principal-ready and guest-ready at all times.
Develop and oversee seasonal deep-cleaning schedules and preventative housekeeping programs.
Maintain the highest standards in the care of fine furnishings, antiques, artwork, decorative accessories, luxury linens, and delicate household finishes.
Ensure every room reflects the family's preferred standards of presentation and comfort.

Household Inventory & Household Organization

Develop and maintain comprehensive inventories of household furnishings, linens, bedding, towels, tableware, pantry provisions, beverages, cleaning products, guest amenities, household supplies, and seasonal items.
Implement inventory management systems that promote efficiency, accountability, and accurate record keeping.
Proactively replenish household supplies to ensure the residence remains fully stocked at all times.
Rotate pantry items and consumables while monitoring expiration dates to minimize waste.
Maintain organized storage areas and ensure all household items are properly labelled, stored, and documented.
Coordinate seasonal household transitions, storage rotations, and inventory audits.

Residence Care & Preventative Maintenance

Take ownership of the overall presentation and condition of the property.
Perform regular walkthroughs to identify housekeeping deficiencies, maintenance concerns, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Coordinate the care and preservation of specialty surfaces, natural stone, fine wood finishes, upholstery, carpets, luxury textiles, artwork, and decorative elements.
Coordinate specialty cleaning, restoration projects, and seasonal refreshes.
Liaise with maintenance personnel and external contractors to ensure repairs and maintenance work are completed promptly and to the highest standards.
Track maintenance requests and follow projects through to completion.

Household Systems & Quality Standards

Develop, document, and continuously improve housekeeping procedures, operational manuals, inspection programs, and service standards.
Create detailed checklists, inventories, room standards, arrival and departure procedures, and quality control processes.
Establish efficient household routines that ensure operational consistency regardless of occupancy.
Maintain accurate household documentation and support continuous process improvement initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

Supervise, mentor, train, and support the housekeeping team.
Coordinate daily work schedules and establish priorities according to household requirements.
Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.
Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and ongoing training to maintain exceptional service standards.
Lead by example while promoting pride in workmanship and attention to detail.

Family Service & Hospitality

Ensure the residence is fully prepared for the principals' arrival at any time.
Anticipate the family's preferences and proactively prepare the residence accordingly.
Coordinate closely with the Estate Manager and other household professionals to ensure seamless daily operations.
Support guest arrivals, private entertaining, special events, and seasonal transitions.
Deliver service with professionalism, discretion, flexibility, and the principles of invisible service.
Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all family matters and household operations.

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of five years of executive housekeeping experience within a high-end private residence, estate, boutique hotel, luxury resort, private yacht, or comparable hospitality environment.
Demonstrated experience managing high-end household operations and supervising housekeeping staff.
Extensive knowledge of high-end home care, specialty cleaning techniques, garment care, fine linens, delicate textiles, and preventative maintenance.
Experience developing household procedures, operational manuals, inventories, and quality assurance systems.
Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
A proactive, solution-oriented approach with the ability to anticipate household needs.
Professional, discreet, trustworthy, and committed to the highest standards of private service.
Valid driver's licence and ability to travel between properties as required.

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