Head Housekeeping

White Spot Facilities Management Services LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private live-in accommodation

Duty meals

Medical insurance

Visa and work permit sponsorship

Annual travel allowance

30 days annual leave

International travel with the family

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

White Spot Facilities Management Services LLC in Dubai is seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to join a prestigious UHNW private villa. You will oversee daily housekeeping operations, maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation, and supervise a team of housemaids, nannies, and other domestic staff.

The role requires fluent English, discretion, and the ability to coordinate with the Chef and service providers, manage travel preparations, and support family needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Housekeeper or equivalent in luxury settings.
• Experience in 5-star hotels or UHNW private households.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations and maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation and service.
• Supervise, coordinate and support housemaids, nannies and other domestic staff, including schedules, duties and performance.
• Support the family with day-to-day household requirements, including children’s meals, schedules and activities when required.
• Coordinate with the Chef regarding meal planning, dietary requirements and service standards.
• Act as a key point of contact between household staff, vendors, contractors and external service providers.
• Coordinate household inventories, supplies, maintenance, repairs and appointments.
• Assist with international travel, including packing, unpacking, hotel and restaurant bookings, and household preparations.
• Coordinate with the Chef and other service providers during family travel.
• Assist with private dinners, family gatherings and special occasions.
• Support household safety procedures and maintain the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.

Skills

Head Housekeeper experience

Leadership

Staff supervision

Discretion

Fluent English

Job description

Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position: Live-In

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Head Housekeeper to join a prestigious UHNWI private villa in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations and maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation and service.
• Supervise, coordinate and support housemaids, nannies and other domestic staff, including schedules, duties and performance.
• Support the family with day-to-day household requirements, including children’s meals, schedules and activities when required.
• Coordinate with the Chef regarding meal planning, dietary requirements and service standards.
• Act as a key point of contact between household staff, vendors, contractors and external service providers.
• Coordinate household inventories, supplies, maintenance, repairs and appointments.
• Assist with international travel, including packing, unpacking, hotel and restaurant bookings, and household preparations.
• Coordinate with the Chef and other service providers during family travel.
• Assist with private dinners, family gatherings and special occasions.
• Support household safety procedures and maintain the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper, Executive Housekeeper or Housekeeping Manager.
• Experience in a 5-star luxury hotel is a must, UHNW private household, luxury villa or private estate.
• Strong experience supervising domestic staff.
• Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Professional, discreet, proactive and highly detail-oriented.
• Experience with children and family-related logistics.
• International travel experience with a private family is an advantage.
• Ability to travel internationally with the family; valid US, UK and/or Schengen visas are advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Private live-in accommodation and duty meals.
• Medical insurance.
• Visa and work permit sponsorship.
• Annual travel allowance.
• 30 days annual leave upon completion of one year.
• International travel with the family.
• Long-term opportunity within a prestigious private household.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.