Executive Housekeeper

Executive Housekeeper Ottawa, ON 

Position Overview: 

Seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper for a residence located in Ottawa, Ontario. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the overall cleanliness and organization of two residences, the main resident and the cottage, schedule will be included for seasonal changes. This position is full\-time, live\-out role and requires traveling to the cottage throughout the year, drivers license will be required. The schedule is Monday\- Friday, 9am\-5pm with some flexibility required. 

Candidate Profile: 

You are an experienced and well\-rounded housekeeping professional who enjoys keeping a clean and organized home. You have a strong understanding of household hygiene and cleaning best practices. You have a ‘do what it takes attitude’ and have a calm and collected approach when things don't go as planned. You are proactive, organised and can keep to a schedule. With time you will be able to anticipate what Mr and Mrs needs are. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Daily housekeeping includes dusting, vacuuming, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, and washing floors                 
  




• Cooking and Meal preparation
  




• Management of household inventories and implementation of organizational strategies
  




• Daily laundry, ironing and steaming
  




• Schedule and supervise trades and contractors
  




• Cover and uncover outdoor furniture
  




• Special projects include, but not limited to, quarterly deep cleans, household cupboard and closet cleaning and reorganization 
  




• Errands not limited to dry cleaning, and grocery shopping as required
  




• Travelling to the Cottage to do a walkthrough during off peak season
  




• Adhering to budget 
  




• Other duties as required from time to time
  

Applicant Qualities: 

• Must have previous experience working in a private residence with leadership experience or high end luxury hotels
  




• Excellent housekeeping, laundry and ironing skills; correct use of products and methods for fine finishes and surfaces
  




• Must maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times, exercise diplomacy, discretion and respect of boundaries
  




• Applicants must be service oriented with excellent English communication skills 
  




• A valid Ontario G licence with a vehicle is a requirement 
  




• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada