Private Housekeeper
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Chambésy
- First posted
Private Housekeeper
A private family based in Geneva is looking for an experienced Housekeeper to join their household team.
This is an operational and versatile position within a private high-standing residence, occupied by a small family. The person sought will be above all a field professional, able to maintain the highest standards of presentation, organization, and service on a daily basis.
The Housekeeper will work under the direct responsibility of the House Manager and will closely collaborate with the other members of the household staff, including the cook, the laundry/housekeeper, the nanny, as well as with the Family Office team for certain administrative aspects related to the family's daily life.
Private Housekeeper
Main responsibilities
Maintenance and presentation of the residence
Ensure an impeccable level of cleanliness, order, and presentation of the entire residence.
Perform housekeeping tasks when necessary and complete the work of the laundry/housekeeper according to operational needs.
Oversee the proper maintenance of bedrooms, bathrooms, reception areas, and common areas.
Carry out or supervise thorough cleaning (deep cleaning).
Carefully maintain noble materials, decorative objects, works of art, and high-end equipment.
Ensure the preparation of family and guest rooms according to luxury hotel standards.
Organization of daily family life
Anticipate the family's needs and contribute to the smooth daily operation of the residence.
Participate in the management of domestic stocks and supplies.
Coordinate certain requests with the Family Office and external service providers when required.
Maintain storage spaces, dressings, and reserves perfectly organized.
Reception and hospitality
Prepare the house for guest receptions.
Participate in the organization of private lunches, dinners, and family events at home.
Ensure a discreet and elegant level of service during occasional receptions.
Ensure the comfort of family members and their guests.
Teamwork
Collaborate effectively with the entire household staff.
Apply the priorities defined by the House Manager.
Contribute to maintaining a harmonious, professional, and benevolent work atmosphere.
Confidentiality
Respect absolute confidentiality regarding the family, their activities, and their guests.
Always demonstrate discretion, loyalty, and professionalism.
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Profile sought
Experience
Significant experience within a high-end private house, a Family Office, or a luxury hotel establishment.
Excellent mastery of housekeeping and service standards specific to the UHNW universe.
Experience in organizing private receptions is appreciated.
Skills
Current French is essential.
Good command of English is highly appreciated.
Driving license is mandatory.
Very good sense of organization and priority management.
Ability to work autonomously while integrating into a team.
Keen sense of detail and excellence.
Personal qualities
Discretion.
Impeccable presentation.
Developed sense of service.
Proactivity and initiative.
Reliability and professional stability.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to the family's needs.
Calm, positive, and benevolent temperament.
Conditions
Position based in Geneva.
Full-time contract.
Variable hours according to the family's needs, with an organization equivalent to five days of work per week.
Lunch provided on site.
Remuneration according to experience and profile.
Application
Thank you for sending your CV accompanied by recent professional references.
Applications with letters of recommendation from previous employers will be particularly appreciated.
A competitive and generous remuneration will be proposed to the selected candidate, based on their experience, references, and level of expertise. jpid14d627fjm jit0626jm jiy26jm
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Posted 7 weeks ago