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Private Housekeeper

Confidential · Houston, TX

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Position SummarySeeking an experienced, service-oriented Private Housekeeper to support a UHNW principal across private residences. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, discretion, flexibility, and a strong understanding of the high standards expected in a luxury household environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, polished, highly organized, and able to anticipate needs while maintaining a consistently pristine, comfortable, and well-managed environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive daily housekeeping, including dusting, polishing, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing, glass cleaning, waste removal, and maintaining all living, kitchen, bathroom, gym, office, and common areas to luxury standards.Manage linens, bed-making, laundry, ironing, wardrobe-related support, and periodic deep cleaning when residences are vacant or as needed.Maintain cleaning supplies, household products, equipment, and inventory; promptly report maintenance, repair, replacement, or safety concerns.Provide polished food and beverage service, including preparing and serving snacks or light meals to the Principal when the chef is unavailable.Support housekeeping and hospitality needs across additional residences and the family office, maintaining consistent standards at every property.Anticipate household needs, respond discreetly to changing priorities, and coordinate daily responsibilities around the Principal’s schedule and preferences.Travel domestically with the Principal as required and assist with maintaining household standards and service continuity while traveling.Perform additional household, hospitality, and related duties as needed to support the Principal and overall operation of the residences.Experience & QualificationsMinimum 6-8 years of professional housekeeping experience within UHNW private residences, luxury hospitality, five-star hotels/resorts, private clubs, or comparable high-end environments.Demonstrated understanding of the exceptionally high service, presentation, privacy, discretion, and responsiveness standards expected in a UHNW household.Strong knowledge of luxury housekeeping techniques, proper care of fine furnishings and surfaces, cleaning chemicals, equipment, sanitation, and safe chemical-handling practices.Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to independently prioritize responsibilities and maintain exacting standards.Professional, discreet, trustworthy, energetic, and service-focused, with strong judgment and the ability to anticipate needs without requiring constant direction.Strong English and Spanish communication skills, with a polished and professional approach when interacting with Principals, guests, vendors, and household staff.Must maintain a valid driver's license and valid passport and be comfortable traveling domestically with the Principal.Must be adaptable to schedule changes, travel requirements, special events, household needs, and other circumstances inherent in supporting a private UHNW environment.Work Schedule & FlexibilityRegular workdays are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The position requires availability to work weekends and holidays, including those that fall outside the regular schedule when needed. The person must maintain a high degree of flexibility regarding workdays, hours, and last-minute schedule changes based on needs.