AK072 - Live-In Executive Housekeeper- Washington, DC

British American Household Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private live-in accommodations

Healthcare stipend

Paid time off

Summer Nantucket travel

Long-term position

Job summary

British American Household Staffing is seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper for a private residence in Washington, DC. The role is live-in, ~40 hours/week, with travel to Nantucket for summers and occasional domestic trips.

Responsibilities include housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe care, meal prep, errands, driving, and light personal assistance in a large home. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, with at least 5 years in private household roles, and comfortable living in

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional private household experience; Executive Housekeeper experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent housekeeping, laundry, and ironing skills.
• Comfortable preparing fresh, healthy everyday meals and simple meals for guests.
• Highly organized, resourceful, energetic, and proactive.
• True self-starter who can independently prioritize responsibilities and manage their day.
• Strong organizational skills and an eye for maintaining order within a large residence.
• Comfortable providing a combination of hands-on housekeeping and light personal assistance.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and respect for privacy.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Comfortable driving in Washington, DC and handling local errands independently.
• Willing and able to live in and travel to Nantucket for the summer.
• Comfortable with occasional domestic travel
• Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and overall presentation of the residence
• Perform daily and routine housekeeping, including cleaning, tidying, and household upkeep
• Manage household laundry, linens, ironing, and wardrobe care
• Change and maintain bed linens and towels
• Care for fine furnishings, artwork, and household items
• Prepare fresh, healthy everyday meals and confidently prepare lunch or dinner for occasional guests
• Assist with proper table setting and service when entertaining
• Maintain an organized kitchen, pantry, supplies, and inventory
• Organize closets, storage areas, and paperwork
• Take initiative in identifying projects and needs without daily instruction
• Run errands, handle returns, and grocery shopping
• Drive the principal to appointments and engagements as needed
• Assist with light personal assistance and admin tasks
• Care for indoor plants
• Coordinate with maintenance professionals
• Assist with entertaining including larger events 1–2 times per year
• Travel with principal to Nantucket for the summer
• Be flexible for occasional domestic travel as needed

Skills

Private household exp

Executive housekeeper

Laundry & ironing

Cooking healthy meals

Organization skills

Self-starter

Driving

Nantucket travel

Spanish speaking

Tech-savvy admin

Privacy & discretion

Child friendly

Job description

Overview

A lovely private individual in the Spring Valley neighborhood of Washington, DC is seeking an experienced, energetic, and highly organized Executive Housekeeper to oversee the day-to-day care and organization of a large private residence. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who takes pride in maintaining a beautifully run home and can anticipate needs without requiring constant direction.

The principal is active, independent, and maintains a busy professional and travel schedule. She is looking for a long-term addition to her household who can confidently take ownership of traditional housekeeping responsibilities while also assisting with household organization, errands, driving, and occasional personal assistance. The residence is approximately 7,500-8,000 square feet, although not all areas of the home are regularly utilized.

This is a live-in position with private accommodations, including a bedroom, private bathroom, and separate entrance. The principal also spends the summer at her home in Nantucket, typically from early June through Labor Day, and the Executive Housekeeper should be comfortable accompanying her for the summer. Occasional additional domestic travel may also be requested.Schedule

Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week. Tentative schedule is 9:00am - 5:00pm Flexibility will be appreciated based on the principal's schedule, occasional entertaining, and travel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and overall presentation of the residence
• Perform daily and routine housekeeping, including cleaning, tidying, and household upkeep
• Manage household laundry, linens, ironing, and wardrobe care
• Change and maintain bed linens and towels
• Properly care for fine furnishings, artwork, and household items
• Prepare fresh, healthy everyday meals and confidently prepare lunch or dinner for occasional guests
• Assist with proper table setting and service when entertaining
• Maintain an organized kitchen, pantry, household supplies, and inventory
• Help organize closets, storage areas, household belongings, paperwork, and other areas of the home as needed
• Take initiative in identifying projects and household needs without waiting for daily instruction
• Run errands, handle returns, pick up prescriptions, grocery shop, and assist with other household-related tasks
• Drive the principal to appointments and other engagements as needed
• Assist with light personal assistance and administrative tasks that require an in-person presence
• Care for and water numerous indoor plants
• Coordinate appropriately with the household's longtime maintenance professional
• Assist with occasional entertaining, including a larger event approximately once or twice per year
• Travel with the principal to her Nantucket residence for the summer season
• Be flexible to accompany the principal on occasional additional domestic travel as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional private household experience; Executive Housekeeper experience strongly preferred
• Excellent housekeeping, laundry, and ironing skills
• Comfortable preparing fresh, healthy everyday meals and simple meals for guests
• Highly organized, resourceful, energetic, and proactive
• True self-starter who can independently prioritize responsibilities and manage their day
• Strong organizational skills and an eye for maintaining order within a large residence
• Comfortable providing a combination of hands-on housekeeping and light personal assistance
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and respect for privacy
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
• Comfortable driving in Washington, DC and handling local errands independently
• Willing and able to live in and travel to Nantucket for the summer
• Comfortable with occasional domestic travel
• Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly preferred
• Tech-savvy and comfortable assisting with basic administrative or organizational tasks
• Must be comfortable around young children; the principal's infant granddaughter may occasionally visit, though no regular childcare will be required
• Must be seeking a long-term position and genuinely enjoy creating a well-organized, smoothly functioning home

Salary and Benefits

$50-$60/hour, depending on experience

Competitive benefits package, including paid time off and a healthcare stipend. Additional benefits to be discussed based on candidate experience.Accommodations

Private live-in accommodations are provided within the Washington, DC residence and include a private bedroom, bathroom, and separate entrance. Live-in accommodations will also be provided while spending the summer in Nantucket.