PORTICO INC.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Executive  Housekeeper who wishes to join a team of staff in a sophisticated but informal household located in the Rosedale neighbourhood of Toronto. This position is best suited for someone with a strong background in general housekeeping, laundry, and wardrobe management. 

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The successful applicant will be a professional who takes pride in what they do and performs their duties with confidence. They demonstrate an ability to both lead and manage, while working alongside a team of housekeepers. The home is busy and operates at a high standard. There is additional staff within the home, however, the Executive Housekeeper will focus on the housekeeping team.

The ideal candidate will be someone seeking a long-term, full-time position.  

 

Work hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30am – 6:00pm. Flexibility and some weekends are required and overtime will be paid in these cases.

The position offers an excellent salary (in the $110,000 and $125,000 gross annual range--DOE), a healthcare allowance, and three weeks vacation.

 

Primary Responsibilities

• Overseeing, training (if needed) and working with a team of housekeepers

• Door management being mindful of security

• Management of basic trades and services

• Receiving and sending parcels

• Regular morning and end of day detailing of the home.  Maintaining lighting levels as appropriate.

• Daily security checks and final evening security check of entire property

• Evening turndown of master suite 

• Following a basic monthly household maintenance schedule

• Cleaning and organization of closets, drawers and cupboards

• Assisting the Chef with all entertaining in the home (table setting, service, etc.)

• Seasonal deep cleaning and special projects as required

• Taking care of the household china and silver

• Conducting household inventories as required

• Running household errands as required

• Upkeep of patios and lawn furniture in summer

• Assistance with upkeep of Household Manuals

• Other related or non-related duties as needed 

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The Successful Applicant:

• Is service-oriented, discrete, and respectful

• Is comfortable with maintaining a fine wardrobe

• Has an excellent eye for details and a fine hand

• Is comfortable with basic computer and software skills

• Has experience in a formal home with entertaining, table setting and basic service in particular

• Is quick on their feet with an excellent work ethic and time-management skills

• Is a confident individual who is able to think for themselves and work independently

• Is willing to pitch in under any circumstances, regardless of the task

• Has a genuine commitment to professional housekeeping

• Has a valid Ontario driver’s license and clean driving record

• Has excellent mastery of the English language

• Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role

• Is willing to sign a confidentiality agreement

• Is willing to agree to a professional reference and background check

• Is legally entitled to work in Canada

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APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a résumé and any other relevant material. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.

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PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Due to response volume, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.