Job #079 Executive Housekeeper for Forest Hill Residence in Toronto

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

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.

Position Title: Live-out Executive Housekeeper

Location: Forest Hill Area of Toronto

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