About this role
Overview
A lovely mature couple in the Clearwater area of Tampa, FL is seeking a part-time housekeeper for their home to start as soon as a great fit is found. The schedule will be 4-5 week days per week (flexible on days), 6-7 hours per day, though there is flexibility on start time and the schedule may shift slightly over time, with notice. This is a live-out position and candidates must already be local to the area. Ideally the candidate to hire will be open to a full-time live-in position when the couple moves to a bigger home in approximately 1 year.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities will include maintenance and deep cleaning of a 4,000 square-foot home. Additional duties include:
- Laundry and ironing
- Occasional errands such as grocery shopping, going to the post office/FedEx, Target etc., going to the principal’s office or rental property to drop of documents and pickup mail
- Light food prep and cooking: washing, cutting and preparing fruits, vegetables, and meats.
- Organizing cabinets, closets, and storage areas as needed
- Maintain inventory of household supplies
- Packing and unpacking for trips
- Taking out trash/recycling as needed
- Empty/run the dishwasher if needed.
- Event prep: assisting with hosting for dinner parties including decor, prep and cleanup and managing catering and additional event staff. This would be rare and with advance notice
Qualifications
- Honest, reliable, and friendly attitude
- Intermediate cooking skills would be nice to have but at minimum, a willingness to learn
- Proactive, detail oriented, and good memory
- Excellent communication skills
- Good listener
- Strong organizational skills
- Responsible and leads with confidence
- Discretion and trustworthiness
- Flexible and adaptable to days with different responsibilities
- Knowledge of safety and security protocols of the house
Requirements
- Valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and own reliable transportation to and from work
- Must already be living in the Tampa area
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role
- An excellent understanding of the English language both verbal and written
- Dog friendly in case the principals bring in a disability support dog in a couple of years
- Legal to work in the US
Salary and Benefits
$30-40 per hour plus standard benefits such as paid time off and sick days.
Other facts
About British American Household Staffing
British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. We offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of client’s staff needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates of the highest caliber. Our ambition is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction.
We provide experienced, qualified and formally trained household staff, including Nannies, Governesses, Butlers, Baby Nurses, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Household/Estate Managers and Chauffeurs for households of all sizes. We have offices based in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.
What you'll do
- The housekeeper will be responsible for maintenance and deep cleaning of a 4,000 square-foot home, including laundry, errands, and light food preparation. Additional duties may include organizing and event preparation with advance notice.
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