What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Housekeeper position at DM Estate Staffing?
Overview
Full-Time Executive Housekeeper | Kentfield, CaliforniaSchedule: Full-time Monday - Friday Anticipated Start: Mid-August 2026Open to local Bay Area candidates!A warm, busy family in Kentfield, California is seeking an experienced full-time Executive Housekeeper to help manage their newly built primary residence along with a second nearby property. The role calls for someone who can keep a large home cleaning and running smoothly, manage guest turnover, and work independently without close oversight. This is a great fit for a Housekeeper who is comfortable supporting a busy family, enjoys a fun and relaxed team environment, and brings strong organizational habits to the role.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the main residence along with a pool house.
- Provide housekeeping support once a week at a second nearby property, and occasionally more when hosting guests.
- Oversee guest room preparation and turnover.
- Manage a high volume of household laundry, including bedding, towels, and family clothing.
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness throughout both properties.
- Clean windows and handle other recurring household upkeep tasks.
- Create systems to track household inventory, communicating needs as they arise.
- Provide light vendor management, particularly during the family's move-in period, when multiple vendors will be on site.
- Provide kitchen support to the family’s Chef during busy periods and events.
- Work with the discretion and professionalism appropriate to a private home.
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience as an Executive Housekeeper in a private home or in luxury hospitality.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a well-kept household.
- Able to work independently across two properties with minimal oversight.
- A calm, friendly, and adaptable personality that fits well within a close-knit household team.
- Reliable and discreet, with an understanding of the nuances of working inside a private home.
- Deep knowledge of care protocols for high-end and specialty surfaces; ability and willingness to learn property-specific product guidelines.
- Strong adaptability and composure when navigating shifting priorities.
- Excellent verbal communication skills; ability to communicate directly and professionally with principals.
- Absolute discretion and commitment to principal privacy.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Local to Marin County.
- Willingness to undergo an in-depth background check and provide stellar employment references.
Compensation & Benefits
- $55 per hour | depending on experience
- Full benefits package (we should detail what this will include)
- Healthcare
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Discretionary bonus
DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, dedicated to connecting exceptional Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices across the United States. Built over more than a decade on referrals and repeat clients, we have grown thoughtfully by doing one thing well: finding the right person for the right home.
Every member of our recruiting team has worked personally in the homes of prominent private clients, as estate managers, private chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just understand private service in theory; we've navigated its nuances, its demands, and its deeply personal nature from the inside. That perspective shapes every search we conduct and every candidate we represent.
We encourage you to regularly explore our job board and apply for any roles that align with your experience and aspirations. When your background aligns with what our clients are looking for, we will be in touch. We hope to have the opportunity to work with you soon.
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