AC153 - Full-Time Housekeeper/Laundress - Los Angeles, CA at British American Household Staffing

An active, private family in Los Feliz is seeking a warm, experienced, discreet, and calm Housekeeper/Laundress to manage and maintain the daily upkeep and seamless operation of their approximately 6,800 sq ft residence, which consists of 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. This role is hands-on and multifaceted, encompassing detailed housekeeping, expert wardrobe and laundry care, household inventory management, and organization. The family has small children and no pets. The candidate is expected to work on-site, Monday through Friday, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, calm, and quiet efficiency. Th family is working with the Nines Estate Management Platform. The candidate should be comfortable sending and receiving text messages in English. There are other staff employed, including a Live-In Nanny, and there is support for deep cleaning. Local candidates only, please. Looking to hire immediately. 

Responsibilites include, but are not limited to;

Housekeeping

• Daily cleaning and upkeep of all rooms, bathrooms, and shared spaces
• Bed making and linen changes to luxury hotel standards
• Care of high-end surfaces (wood, marble, stainless steel, glass, etc.)
• Inventory and restocking of cleaning supplies and household items
• Trash and recycling management, ensuring proper disposal procedures
• Organization of household areas, pantries, closets, and storage
• Maintain inventories and household stock items
• Assistance with family routines, such as tidying children’s play areas and/or helping organize household deliveries
• Tidying and organization of personal items
• Deep cleaning on a scheduled basis (rotational zones, windows, appliances, etc.)

Laundress Duties – (Essential Skill)

• Complete laundry care: washing, hand-washing, ironing, steaming, folding, pressing, and hanging
• Specialized handling of couture garments, luxury fabrics, fine linens, and children’s clothing
• Seasonal wardrobe management, including rotation, cataloguing, and storage
• Packing and unpacking for principals and family, ensuring items are organized and travel-ready
• Coordination with high-end dry cleaners and couture care specialists; oversight of returns
• Use of laundry machines, dryers, and ironing and steamers
• Tracking and replenishing laundry supplies
• Wardrobe inventory
• Dry Cleaning tracking

Household Organization & Support

• Maintain order in shared family spaces, children’s areas, and common-use items
• Track supply levels and make informed recommendations for reordering
• Work closely with the Estate Manager, Principals, and other staff on routines
• Welcome vendors, oversee occasional maintenance visits
• Assist with home care coordination
• Provide coverage or support to other household staff when needed (e.g., helping manage deliveries, restocking, light errands)

• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
• Collaborative team-player who can also work autonomously
• Ability to read the room
• Works intuitively and takes pride in their work
• Warm and calm presence

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within a private residence
• Deep knowledge of luxury garments and fabric care
• Professionalism, discretion, and trustworthiness
• Comfort working around small children (nanny handles primary childcare)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Fluent in English; legal to work in the U.S.
• COVID-vaccinated; willing to undergo a background check

The family is offering $50+ per hour DOE and a benefits package.