Head of Housekeeping

Head Housekeeper

UHNWI Private Household | Dubai, UAE

Position Details

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position: Live-In / Live-Out

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Female Head Housekeeper to join a prestigious UHNWI private villa in Dubai.

The successful candidate will oversee the housekeeping operation, supervise domestic staff, and support the smooth running of the residence, including family-related arrangements, events, and international travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations and maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service.
• Supervise, coordinate, and support housemaids, nannies, and other domestic staff, including their duties and performance.
• Support the family with day-to-day household requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact between household staff and the PA.
• Coordinate household inventories and supplies and communicate any repair and maintenance requirements to the Household Operations Manager or Maintenance team.
• Assist with international travel, including packing, unpacking, and household preparations.
• Coordinate with the PA, Head Butler, and other service providers during family travel.
• Support household safety procedures and maintain the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper, Executive Housekeeper, or Housekeeping Manager.
• Experience in a 5-star luxury hotel, UHNW private household, luxury villa, or private estate is essential.
• Strong experience supervising and managing domestic staff.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Professional, discreet, proactive, and highly detail oriented.
• Experience handling family-related household logistics.
• International travel experience with a private family is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning, laundry, and garment care.
• Ability to travel internationally with the family.
• Valid US, UK, and/or Schengen visas are advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• UAE visa and work permit sponsorship
• Annual travel allowance
• 24 days annual leave upon completion of one year
• International travel with the family
• Long-term opportunity within a prestigious private household

Preferred Profile

Gender: Female

Preferred Age Range: 25–35 years

The ideal candidate will be polished, discreet, highly organised, and experienced in maintaining the standards expected within a UHNW private household. The candidate should be comfortable working in a structured household environment, managing domestic staff, and supporting the family with professionalism and confidentiality.