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Private Housekeeper Services

What is a private housekeeper? What are the duties and responsibilities of a housekeeper?

A professional who manages a property’s cleaning and organization is known as a private residence housekeeper. In principle, all housekeepers will perform deep cleaning, help with laundry, organize, take care of art and antiques, and prepare tables. However, each role will appear slightly different depending on the needs of the home and the professional’s unique expertise and skills.

Although a cleaning service might be suitable for a one-time cleaning prior to an occasion, a private housekeeper offers consistent and reliable service all year long. A housekeeper will be able to maintain cleanliness and order without excessive supervision after getting to know the property and the principal’s preferences.

If you’re interested in learning more about hiring a private housekeeper, contact us today.

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What are the benefits of hiring a housekeeper?

The perfect housekeeper will be thorough and ensure that the principle doesn’t have to worry about whether the laundry is done or the pantry is filled, thus hiring one is an investment in the entire house. The house will function properly since these issues are managed consistently.

A single housekeeper might be enough, depending on the size of your property; in other situations, a group of housekeepers working together might be required to guarantee flawless service. A housekeeper, as opposed to a cleaning service, offers dependable, individualized care all year round.

What is the difference between a housekeeper and an executive housekeeper?

An executive housekeeper differs from a housekeeper in that the latter usually has prior experience overseeing other domestic employees. An executive housekeeper will have managed other housekeepers and worked with a group of domestic workers.

In addition to being proficient cleaners, executive housekeepers are able to design and oversee organizational structures and offer discrete, professional assistance with entertaining. In addition to managing inventories, replenishing pantries, and supervising contractors and suppliers who come to the house, the executive housekeeper is also frequently in charge of household finances.

Why should you hire an executive housekeeper? Read our blog post here.

What can I expect from a live-in housekeeper?

In addition to offering all the same services as a live-out housekeeper, a live-in housekeeper usually has individual quarters on the property. Even while live-in housekeepers usually have a little more leeway in terms of their schedules and on-call requirements, it’s crucial to bear in mind that they should still be compensated for overtime and have unbroken vacation time.

How can I hire a housekeeper for a private residence?

If you want to employ a housekeeper, get in touch with us right now. Full-time and part-time housekeepers are available at BAHS in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, London, and the United Arab Emirates. We would be pleased to begin a local search in other places or identify a housekeeper who can move to your destination. Be sure to take into account both the daily requirements and potential requirements during peak seasons when drafting the work criteria. Would you like your employees to visit your second house during the summer? Do you require additional assistance over the holidays? Depending on the client’s needs, housekeeping services can vary, thus we advise offering a

Does a housekeeper also do laundry?

Depending on the situation, yes. In households where there is only one housekeeper, the laundry and ironing will probably be done by that individual. When an executive housekeeper accepts a position in a posh home with a small staff, the staff member may also handle laundry in that setting. A specialist in the profession of laundress is usually found in estates with a big crew; this individual is particularly knowledgeable in the care of beautiful garments and will handle all couture care in addition to tailoring clothing as needed.

How do you hire the right housekeeper?

In a nutshell: TRIAL. To select the ideal housekeeper for your property, you must definitely try a few. Finding a housekeeper is a decision that must be based on experience before determining whether it’s the correct fit, just like test driving a car or putting on new shoes. We advise you to try before making any final judgments because it’s a position that requires consideration beyond just looking through resumes.

NVhat does an executive housekeeper cost?

Like all domestic workers, your pay is determined by the norms and cost of living in your city. Remember that these are very experienced and highly skilled jobs, therefore most employees will need benefits, paid time off, and a full-time income (even if they are working from out of town).