Toronto • Ontario • Full-time • Highly Competitive Salary (based on experience) • Live out

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Seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper for a Forest Hill residence in Toronto . This is a full-time and live-out position. The position schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6pm, however, flexibility is required. This semi-formal home is approximately 5,400 square feet and newly renovated with fine surfaces and antiques that require special care and maintenance. The residence is occupied by two adults and a pre-school child (there is a nanny). All applicants must hold current status to legally work in Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered. 

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Position Title: Live-out Executive Housekeeper

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Location: Forest Hill Area of Toronto

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Note: This position is only open to individuals who currently hold status to legally work in Canada. No sponsorship will be considered.

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Live-out Executive Housekeeper Responsibilities:

• General hands-on management of the home to include housekeeping, laundry, ironing, wardrobe management, simple cooking and some errands

• Careful attention to housekeeping is essential as the home has fine surfaces, artwork and high-end antiques

• Good laundry and ironing skills are key

• Following fabric-care and stain removal guidelines are important. Practice careful attention to garment labels so as to identify what items should be hand-washed, laundered or go out for dry-cleaning.

• Maintaining an in-and-out list for dry-cleaning so that garments do not go missing

• Bed linen is sent out for laundering

• Returning laundered or dry-cleaned clothes to their designated area. Checking for loose buttons or general garment repair.

• Wardrobe management, however, no packing or unpacking is required

• Vendors are primarily booked by Mrs., but the Executive Housekeeper will manage and supervise. The Executive Housekeeper will interact regularly with a trusted General Contractor.

• Informing Principals of any system or item that requires repair

• Preparing simple meals for Mr. The nanny prepares meals for the pre-school child.

• Cleaning, organization of refrigerator that includes throwing out expired food items the day before garbage pick up

• Mrs. primarily does groceries, however, the Executive Housekeeper will manage inventories and create grocery lists that include food, cleaning products and toiletries

• Cleaning and organization of closets, drawers and cupboards

• Silver polishing

• Management of garbage and recycling that includes breaking down boxes to fit in recycling

• Keeping kitchen and appliances (large and small) clean and pristine

• Thorough cleaning of bathrooms to include replenishment of towels and toiletries

• Thorough cleaning of bedrooms including sending bed linens out for laundering and remaking beds with fresh linen

• There is a gardener, however, there will be limited care of plants and planters

• Keeping exterior of house clean and debris free (terrace and decks)

• Shovelling and salting of front walkways during winter

• Mail and delivered package management

• Answering the telephone and taking accurate messages

• Front door management and being mindful of security of the residence and family

• Silver polishing

• Quarterly deep cleans of the residence

• Being prepared to perform occasional baby sitting

• Driving is an asset. In the event that the Executive Housekeeper drives, there will be occasional errands.

• Other related or non-related duties, as needed

 

Skills and Aptitudes:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar luxury residence

• Excellent housekeeping knowledge and a proven ability to care for and maintain fine surfaces, high-end antiques and artwork

• Should have a keen attention to detail

• Excellent laundry, ironing, fabric-care and stain removal skills

• Wardrobe management experience

• Must be child-friendly

• Good English communication skills (verbal and written)

• A willingness to ask intelligent questions as needed

• Organized with an ability to multi-task

• An ability to work either independently or with instruction

• The Executive Housekeeper should be capable of identifying and anticipating projects and tasks with good follow-through

• The ideal candidate pays attention to details, has common sense and the ability to execute and “figure things out”

• Ability to drive is an asset

• Prepared to offer schedule flexibility

• The ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of courtesy, integrity, respect and discretion is essential. A polished and professional bearing is expected.

• Must be punctual and reliable

• The candidate should be physically fit and able to lift 30 lbs

• The successful candidate will understand professional boundaries

• Maintain confidentiality and security of all household information and property. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement.

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.

• Must have no criminal record

• This is a smoke-free work environment

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