Head of Housekeeping
Role overview
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.
