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A private residence housekeeper is a professional who handles the cleaning and organization of a property. Each position will look slightly different based on the needs of the home and the professional’s particular experience and skills but, in general, all housekeepers will handle deep cleaning, as well as assist with laundry, organization, the care of art and antiques, and table setting. Whilst a cleaning service might be appropriate for a one-time clean before an event, a private housekeeper provides continuous and trusted service year-round. A housekeeper will get to know the property, as well as the principal’s preferences and be able to keep things clean and orderly without too much oversight. If you’re interested in learning more about hiring a private housekeeper, contact us today. If you’re looking for a housekeeper position, visit our job board. Hiring a housekeeper is an investment in the entire home – the right housekeeper will be meticulous and make sure that the principal doesn’t have to worry if laundry is done or if the pantry is stocked. These things are handled continuously and the house will run smoothly. Depending on the size of your property, a single housekeeper may be sufficient; in other cases, a team of housekeepers working together may be necessary to ensure seamless service. Unlike a cleaning service, a housekeeper provides personalized, trusted care year-round.
The difference between a housekeeper and an executive housekeeper is that the latter typically has experience managing other household staff. An executive housekeeper will have worked on a team of household staff and overseen other housekeepers. Executive housekeepers are not only skilled cleaners but can create and manage organization systems and assist with entertaining in a discreet and polished way. Finances relating to the household are also often handled by the executive housekeeper along with stocking the pantries, managing inventory, and overseeing vendors and contractors who visit the home. Why should you hire an executive housekeeper? Read our blog post here. A live-in housekeeper will provide all the same services as a live-out housekeeper but will typically have private accommodations on the property. Whilst a live-in housekeeper does typically offer a bit more flexibility with hours and on-call needs, it is important to remember that live-in employees should still have uninterrupted time off and be paid for overtime work. Contact us today if you’d like to hire a housekeeper. BAHS has a large roster of full-time housekeepers and part-time housekeepers in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, London, and the UAE. For other areas, we would be happy to start a local search or find a housekeeper who is able to relocate to your destination. When thinking about the job requirements, be sure to consider not only what is needed day-to-day but also what might be needed during busier times of the year. Do you have a second home you’d like staff to travel to during the summer? Do you need extra support during the holiday season? Housekeeper services can vary depending on the needs of the client so we recommend providing a detailed job description upfront so we can be sure to find a professional who can best fulfill the role. It depends on the circumstances. In homes with a single housekeeper, that person will likely handle all the laundry and ironing. In instances where an executive housekeeper has accepted a role in a high-end home with a small staff, the executive housekeeper may then do laundry in that instance as well. In estates with a large staff, there is typically a specialist in the role of laundress; this person is specifically skilled in the care of fine garments and will handle all couture care, as well as tailoring garments as needed. In one word – TRIAL. You must absolutely trial housekeepers in order to find the perfect fit for your home. Like test driving a car or trying on a new pair of shoes, finding a housekeeper is a decision that needs to be based on experience before knowing for sure if it’s the right fit. It’s one position that needs to be made beyond browsing a resume, so we encourage you to trial before making any definitive decisions. Like all domestic staff, compensation depends on the cost of living and the standards in your particular city. Do keep in mind that these are highly skilled positions that require a good deal of experience; as such, most staff will require a full-time salary (paid even if you’re out of town), paid time off, and benefits.
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What is a private housekeeper? What are the duties and responsibilities of a housekeeper?
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What is the difference between a housekeeper and an executive housekeeper?
The difference between a housekeeper and an executive housekeeper is that the latter typically has experience managing other household staff. An executive housekeeper will have worked on a team of household staff and overseen other housekeepers. Executive housekeepers are not only skilled cleaners but can create and manage organization systems and assist with entertaining in a discreet and polished way. Finances relating to the household are also often handled by the executive housekeeper along with stocking the pantries, managing inventory, and overseeing vendors and contractors who visit the home. Why should you hire an executive housekeeper? Read our blog post here.
What is the difference between a housekeeper and an executive housekeeper?
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