Head Housekeeping

Location

• Dubai, UAE Employment Type: Full-Time Position: Live-In

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations and maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation and service.
• Supervise, coordinate and support housemaids, nannies and other domestic staff , including schedules, duties and performance.
• Support the family with day-to-day household requirements, including children’s meals, schedules and activities when required.
• Coordinate with the Chef regarding meal planning, dietary requirements and service standards.
• Act as a key point of contact between household staff, vendors, contractors and external service providers.
• Coordinate household inventories, supplies, maintenance, repairs and appointments.
• Assist with international travel , including packing, unpacking, hotel and restaurant bookings, and household preparations.
• Coordinate with the Chef and other service providers during family travel.
• Assist with private dinners, family gatherings and special occasions.
• Support household safety procedures and maintain the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality .

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper, Executive Housekeeper or Housekeeping Manager .
• Experience in a 5-star luxury hotel is a must, UHNW private household, luxury villa or private estate .
• Strong experience supervising domestic staff.
• Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Professional, discreet, proactive and highly detail-oriented.
• Experience with children and family-related logistics.
• International travel experience with a private family is an advantage.
• Ability to travel internationally with the family; valid US, UK and/or Schengen visas are advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary , commensurate with experience.
• Private live-in accommodation and duty meals.
• Medical insurance .
• Visa and work permit sponsorship .
• Annual travel allowance .
• 30 days annual leave upon completion of one year.
• International travel with the family.
• Long-term opportunity within a prestigious private household.