Live-In Executive Housekeeper & Private Household Manager

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

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