Summary
Our client, a highly discerning private household based in Burnaby, British Columbia, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Housekeeper to maintain a refined and well-organized residence.
This role is suited to a professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional standards of cleanliness, discretion, and consistency within a private residence environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive housekeeping duties, including daily cleaning, deep cleaning, and overall upkeep of the residence.
- Ensure all living spaces are maintained to immaculate, presentation-ready standards at all times.
- Care for fine materials and surfaces (marble, hardwood, specialty finishes, delicate fabrics) with appropriate techniques.
- Manage laundry and wardrobe care, including ironing, steaming, folding, and basic garment maintenance.
- Organize closets, storage areas, and household systems with efficiency and attention to detail.
- Prepare, pack, and unpack suitcases with care and organization, ensuring garments and personal items are handled according to household preferences.
- Assist with the setup, service, and cleanup during social events and gatherings, maintaining a polished and discreet presence throughout.
- Handle household errands, including grocery shopping, dry cleaning, and procurement of household supplies.
- Monitor and replenish household supplies and cleaning products.
- Assist with seasonal deep cleans and special projects as required.
- Provide occasional supervision of children and support with their daily routines and activities and ensuring a safe environment.
- Work collaboratively with other household staff or external service providers when applicable.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Proven experience working in a private household or high-end hospitality environment.
- Strong understanding of housekeeping standards within a refined or luxury setting.
- Ability to support light service during events (table setting, clearing, coordination with kitchen staff).
- Comfortable managing errands and maintaining household logistics efficiently.
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and respect for confidentiality.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive and structured approach to tasks.
- Ability to work independently and maintain consistency without supervision.
- Physically capable of performing hands-on duties.
- Flexible and adaptable to the evolving needs of the household.
Additional Information
- Long-term, permanent position.
- Monday to Friday, with flexibility required based as needed (occasional evenings/weekends).
How to Apply
If you are dynamic, organized, and detail-oriented, we would love to hear from you!
Please send your resume to nicolas@elitedomo.com or apply online.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.
