Executive Housekeeper / Cook – Private Palm Beach Residence

Lily Pond Services LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lily Pond Services LLC is seeking an experienced Housekeeper / Cook for a private family residence in Palm Beach, FL. The role includes rigorous housekeeping, organization, and presenting spaces at the highest standard and preparing light, healthy dinners for the principal and a teen.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, discreet, and capable of working independently while anticipating the family’s needs. Dog-friendly, with strong references and a commitment to confidentiality, is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of high-end private household experience.
• Exceptional hands-on housekeeping and cleaning skills.
• Experience preparing healthy, home-style meals in a private household.
• Strong laundry, ironing, steaming, and garment-care experience.
• Must be a dog lover and comfortable assisting with pet care.
• Hospitality-minded with excellent attention to detail and the ability to anticipate needs.
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable working independently or as part of a household team.
• Excellent professional references.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed, high-level housekeeping and maintain the residence to exceptional standards.
• Oversee daily organization and presentation of bedrooms, bathrooms, living spaces, and guest areas.
• Prepare light, healthy dinners Tuesday through Friday for one adult and a teenage child.
• Plan simple weekly menus around the family’s tastes and dietary preferences.
• Keep the kitchen, pantry, and refrigerator clean, organized, and well stocked.
• Manage laundry, ironing, steaming, linens, and wardrobe care.
• Maintain household inventories and ensure supplies are properly stocked.
• Assist with packing, unpacking, and preparation for family travel.
• Assist with errands, grocery shopping, deliveries, and household needs.
• Provide care and support for the family’s dog, including walks and general pet needs.
• Confidently use household technology, apps, calendars, and smart-home systems.
• Drive the principals and assist with local transportation and errands as needed.
• Maintain complete discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

High-end household experience

Housekeeping excellence

Private cooking / light meals

Pet care (dogs)

Job description

A private family in Palm Beach is seeking an experienced and highly capable Housekeeper / Cook to oversee the care, organization, and presentation of their residence, and to prepare light, healthy dinners for the one principal and teen adult.This is a hands-on role for an exceptional housekeeper who takes genuine pride in maintaining a home to the highest standards. The ideal candidate is proactive, discreet, and service-minded, with a natural ability to anticipate the principals’ needs and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed, high-level housekeeping and maintain the residence to exceptional standards
• Oversee daily organization and presentation of bedrooms, bathrooms, living spaces, and guest areas
• Prepare light, healthy dinners Tuesday through Friday for one adult and a teenage child
• Plan simple weekly menus around the family’s tastes and dietary preferences
• Keep the kitchen, pantry, and refrigerator clean, organized, and well stocked
• Manage laundry, ironing, steaming, linens, and wardrobe care
• Maintain household inventories and ensure supplies are properly stocked
• Assist with packing, unpacking, and preparation for family travel
• Assist with errands, grocery shopping, deliveries, and household needs
• Provide care and support for the family’s dog, including walks and general pet needs
• Confidently use household technology, apps, calendars, and smart-home systems
• Drive the principals and assist with local transportation and errands as needed
• Maintain complete discretion and confidentiality at all times

Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMCompensation: Competitive, based on experience and based on 40 hours of work.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of high-end private household experience
• Exceptional hands-on housekeeping and cleaning skills
• Experience preparing healthy, home-style meals in a private household
• Strong laundry, ironing, steaming, and garment-care experience
• Must be a dog lover and comfortable assisting with pet care
• Hospitality-minded with excellent attention to detail and the ability to anticipate needs
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable working independently or as part of a household team
• Excellent professional references