Head Housekeeper Opening (Palm Beach, FL)

Lily Pond Services LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lily Pond Services LLC is seeking an accomplished Head Housekeeper for a private luxury residence in Palm Beach. The role requires museum-quality cleaning, care of fine interiors, and leadership of a housekeeping team in a discreet, formal home.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, meticulous, and comfortable around children and a small dog, with strong communication and staff training skills. Moderate weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional housekeeping experience in luxury private residences or formal estates (preferred).
• Prior experience as an Executive Housekeeper, Head Housekeeper, or Housekeeping Supervisor, with leadership and staff training experience.
• Excellent laundry, ironing, steaming, and fine garment-care skills.
• Strong hands-on skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable assisting with occasional light meal preparation.
• Kid-friendly and patient with children.
• Comfortable working in a home with a small dog.
• Highly organized and proactive with household systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; team-oriented.
• Fluent in English; Spanish speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Supervise, train, and support the housekeeping team with accountability.
• Develop and maintain detailed cleaning schedules, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of all areas of the residence.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication skills

Spanish speaking

Job description

A private family of four in Palm Beach, with two school-aged children and a small dog, is seeking an accomplished Head Housekeeper to oversee the daily care, organization, and presentation of their luxury residence. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned household professional with deep expertise in museum-quality cleaning and the care of fine furnishings, antiques, and significant art collections.The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who takes genuine pride in maintaining impeccable standards while supervising, training, and supporting a team of housekeepers. They are highly organized and meticulous, at ease in a formal private residence where discretion, precision, and teamwork are paramount, and warm and friendly with children.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Household Standards

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, and presentation
• Supervise, train, and support the housekeeping team, fostering a positive and collaborative environment with clear accountability
• Develop and maintain detailed cleaning schedules, procedures, and household standards
• Conduct regular inspections of all areas of the residence

Care of Fine Interiors & Collections

• Perform and oversee museum-quality cleaning throughout the home
• Ensure the proper care and preservation of fine art, antiques, delicate furnishings, and specialty surfaces using approved methods and products

Wardrobe, Laundry & Linens

• Oversee laundry, ironing, steaming, and the care of fine garments and luxury linens
• Maintain organized wardrobes, closets, linen rooms, and storage areas

Household Operations

• Coordinate deep cleaning, seasonal projects, and special preparations
• Prepare the residence for family arrivals, guests, private dinners, and entertaining
• Assist with light meal preparation as needed
• Manage housekeeping supplies, equipment, and inventories
• Communicate with household management and staff on maintenance concerns, scheduling, and daily priorities
• Maintain complete discretion and confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional housekeeping experience in luxury private residences or formal estates (preferred)
• Prior experience as an Executive Housekeeper, Head Housekeeper, or Housekeeping Supervisor, with demonstrated leadership and staff training experience
• Excellent laundry, ironing, steaming, and fine garment-care skills
• Strong hands-on skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Comfortable assisting with occasional light meal preparation
• Kid-friendly, with a warm and patient manner around children
• Comfortable working in a home with a small dog
• Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to build effective household systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; collaborative and team-oriented
• Fluent in English; Spanish speaking is a plus
• Available Monday through Friday, with flexibility for occasional weekend coverage
• Polished, discreet, dependable, and service-oriented
• Excellent professional references
• Valid U.S. work authorization