Head Housekeeper – Dubai

We are working with a private family based in Jumeirah Islands to help them hire a full-time Head Housekeeper. The family reside in a beautiful five-bedroom villa and is seeking an experienced professional to lead and work alongside a small domestic team to ensure the home is maintained to the highest possible standard.

The household team includes two Housekeepers (one of whom also acts as Family Cook) and a Family Manager overseeing overall operations. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day housekeeping, organisation, and presentation of the property, ensuring the smooth running of the household in line with the family’s values of calm, privacy, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in daily housekeeping duties, ensuring all areas of the villa are maintained to an exceptional standard
• Lead, train, and motivate two Housekeepers, fostering a positive and professional team environment
• Ensure all cleaning procedures and checklists are followed accurately and consistently
• Maintain and monitor household inventories, cleaning products, and consumables
• Report any maintenance issues or damages promptly to the Family Manager
• Manage laundry, ironing, and wardrobe organisation with meticulous attention to detail
• Care for indoor plants and oversee outdoor cleaning, including terraces and garden furniture
• Assist with pet care and ad-hoc errands as required
• Support the Family Manager in planning and hosting events, including table settings, service, and coordination of staff
• Pack and unpack luggage and prepare the household for family travel as required
• Uphold household privacy and ensure the family’s peace and well-being are prioritised at all times

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as Head Housekeeper or Senior Housekeeper within a private residence or luxury hospitality setting
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to train and motivate others
• Hands-on, discreet, and detail-oriented
• Excellent knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and materials
• Calm, organised, and able to work efficiently in a busy household
• Comfortable working around young children and family environments
• Flexible and adaptable with a proactive attitude
• Basic cooking skills would be an advantage but not essential

Package

• Working schedule: 5 days per week, up to 9 hours per day (plus 1-hour lunch break)
• Visa and health insurance provided
• 22 working days annual leave
• Live-out position – transport costs included in salary
• Annual flight allowance: AED 3,000 (after one year of service)
• Salary: 23,000 AED per month

Job Status: Live
Responsible Consultant: Philippa Smith