PORTICO INC.

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and experienced Housekeeper to support the daily operations of a private home in Midtown Toronto. This role combines hands-on housekeeping responsibilities with light hospitality support and occasional and simple support for food prep.

 

The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized environment and is comfortable assisting with household routines and entertaining support when needed. The household is well staffed.

 

Salary: $90,000 to $105,000 gross annual

Medical Benefits Allowance provided

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00a.m.—6:00 p.m., with flexibility

G-level driver’s license required. A vehicle is not a requirement.

Two weeks’ vacation

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily make-up of two kitchens and two washrooms

• Morning detailing

• Maintaining outdoor furniture, patios, and washroom (seasonal)

• Simple flower arrangements

• Light food preparation for simple meals when the Chef is off

• Support for all entertaining in the home

• Cleaning

• Care for household crystal, china, and silver

• Managing packages

• Managing household garbage and recycling

• Conducting household inventories

• Restocking of household items

• Basic household maintenance tasks (maintenance schedule shared by all staff)

• Running occasional household errands, as needed

• End-of-day detailing and setting for dinner

• Performing other household duties as required

 

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills

• Comfortable supporting basic food prep as necessary on occasion

• Strong cleaning skills

• Basic computer skills are an asset

• Reliable, professional, and attentive to detail

• Comfortable with the requirement to wear a uniform

• Valid G driver’s license and a clean driving record (staff car available)

• Physically able to perform housekeeping duties

• Excellent mastery of the English language

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

• Willing to sign a confidentiality agreement

• Willing to agree to a professional reference and background check

• Legally entitled to work in Canada

• This is a non-smoking, non-vaping residence

 

Applicants MUST have a valid G-level license (vehicle provided).

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PLEASE NOTE: We thank everyone for their application. Unfortunately, only those who qualify for the position may be contacted.