Head of Housekeeping

HEAD HOUSEKEEPER

UHNWI Private Household | Dubai, UAE

POSITION DETAILS

Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position: Live-In / Live-Out

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.

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 their duties and performance.

• Support the family with day-to-day household requirements.

• Act as a key point of contact between household staff and the PA.

• Coordinate household inventories and supplies and communicate any repair and maintenance requirements to the Household Operations Manager or Maintenance team.

• Assist with international travel, including packing, unpacking, and household preparations.

• Coordinate with the PA, Head Butler, and other service providers during family travel.

• Support household safety procedures and maintain the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper, Executive Housekeeper, or Housekeeping Manager.

• Experience in a 5-star luxury hotel, UHNW private household, luxury villa, or private estate is essential.

• Strong experience supervising and managing domestic staff.

• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

• Professional, discreet, proactive, and highly detail oriented.

• Experience handling family-related household logistics.

• International travel experience with a private family is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of cleaning, laundry, and garment care.

• Ability to travel internationally with the family.

• Valid US, UK, and/or Schengen visas are advantageous.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• UAE visa and work permit sponsorship
• Annual travel allowance
• 24 days annual leave upon completion of one year
• International travel with the family
• Long-term opportunity within a prestigious private household

PREFERRED PROFILE

Gender: Female
Preferred Age Range: 25–35 years

The ideal candidate will be polished, discreet, highly organised, and experienced in maintaining the standards expected within a UHNW private household. The candidate should be comfortable working in a structured household environment, managing domestic staff, and supporting the family with professionalism and confidentiality.