Head Housekeeping

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About the role

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position: Live-In

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Female Head Housekeeper to join a prestigious UHNWI private villa in Dubai.

The successful candidate will oversee the housekeeping operation, supervise domestic staff and support the smooth running of the residence, including family-related arrangements, events and international travel.

The work

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations and maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation and service.
• Supervise, coordinate and support housemaids, nannies and other domestic staff, including schedules, duties and performance.
• Support the family with day-to-day household requirements, including children’s meals, schedules and activities when required.
• Coordinate with the Chef regarding meal planning, dietary requirements and service standards.
• Act as a key point of contact between household staff, vendors, contractors and external service providers.
• Coordinate household inventories, supplies, maintenance, repairs and appointments.
• Assist with international travel, including packing, unpacking, hotel and restaurant bookings, and household preparations.
• Coordinate with the Chef and other service providers during family travel.
• Assist with private dinners, family gatherings and special occasions.
• Support household safety procedures and maintain the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.

Who they want

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper, Executive Housekeeper or Housekeeping Manager.
• Experience in a 5-star luxury hotel is a must, UHNW private household, luxury villa or private estate.
• Strong experience supervising domestic staff.
• Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Professional, discreet, proactive and highly detail-oriented.
• Experience with children and family-related logistics.
• International travel experience with a private family is an advantage.
• Ability to travel internationally with the family; valid US, UK and/or Schengen visas are advantageous.

What you get

Salary & Benefits

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Private live-in accommodation and duty meals.
• Medical insurance.
• Visa and work permit sponsorship.
• Annual travel allowance.
• 30 days annual leave upon completion of one year.
• International travel with the family.
• Long-term opportunity within a prestigious private household.