
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:
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General hands-on management of the home to include housekeeping, laundry, ironing, wardrobe management, simple cooking and some errands
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Careful attention to housekeeping is essential as the home has fine surfaces, artwork and high-end antiques
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Good laundry and ironing skills are key
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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.
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Maintaining an in-and-out list for dry-cleaning so that garments do not go missing
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Bed linen is sent out for laundering
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Returning laundered or dry-cleaned clothes to their designated area. Checking for loose buttons or general garment repair.
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Wardrobe management, however, no packing or unpacking is required
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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.
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Informing Principals of any system or item that requires repair
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Preparing simple meals for Mr. The nanny prepares meals for the pre-school child.
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Cleaning, organization of refrigerator that includes throwing out expired food items the day before garbage pick up
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Mrs. primarily does groceries, however, the Executive Housekeeper will manage inventories and create grocery lists that include food, cleaning products and toiletries
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Cleaning and organization of closets, drawers and cupboards
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Silver polishing
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Management of garbage and recycling that includes breaking down boxes to fit in recycling
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Keeping kitchen and appliances (large and small) clean and pristine
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Thorough cleaning of bathrooms to include replenishment of towels and toiletries
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Thorough cleaning of bedrooms including sending bed linens out for laundering and remaking beds with fresh linen
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There is a gardener, however, there will be limited care of plants and planters
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Keeping exterior of house clean and debris free (terrace and decks)
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Shovelling and salting of front walkways during winter
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Mail and delivered package management
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Answering the telephone and taking accurate messages
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Front door management and being mindful of security of the residence and family
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Silver polishing
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Quarterly deep cleans of the residence
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Being prepared to perform occasional baby sitting
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Driving is an asset. In the event that the Executive Housekeeper drives, there will be occasional errands.
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Other related or non-related duties, as needed
Skills and Aptitudes:
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A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar luxury residence
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Excellent housekeeping knowledge and a proven ability to care for and maintain fine surfaces, high-end antiques and artwork
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Should have a keen attention to detail
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Excellent laundry, ironing, fabric-care and stain removal skills
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Wardrobe management experience
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Must be child-friendly
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Good English communication skills (verbal and written)
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A willingness to ask intelligent questions as needed
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Organized with an ability to multi-task
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An ability to work either independently or with instruction
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The Executive Housekeeper should be capable of identifying and anticipating projects and tasks with good follow-through
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The ideal candidate pays attention to details, has common sense and the ability to execute and “figure things out”
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Ability to drive is an asset
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Prepared to offer schedule flexibility
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The ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of courtesy, integrity, respect and discretion is essential. A polished and professional bearing is expected.
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Must be punctual and reliable
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The candidate should be physically fit and able to lift 30 lbs
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The successful candidate will understand professional boundaries
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Maintain confidentiality and security of all household information and property. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement.
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Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.
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Must have no criminal record
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This is a smoke-free work environment
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