British American Household Staffing

AS700 - Lead Housekeeper - Brookline, MA

Job Locations US-MA-Brookline
Posted Date 16 hours ago(4/15/2026 2:16 PM)
Job Reference Code
AS700
# of Openings
1
Category
Housekeeper

Overview

A dynamic family of six in Brookline, MA a suburb of Boston, is seeking a fantastic head housekeeper to assist in the care of their large home. The schedule for this role is either Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday- one weekend day will be required. The hours during the week can be flexible (8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, or 10am-6pm), and the hours on the weekend are 10am-6pm. The family is ideally looking for a local candidate, but they will consider relocating for the perfect fit. If relocating, then a history of longevity with families is required for consideration. 

Responsibilities

  • All care of a 9000 square foot home at a five star level 
  • Supervise 2 additional housekeepers 
  • Daily upkeep and tidying- keeping the home continually reset throughout the day 
  • Deep cleaning on a schedule to maintain the home at the highest level 
  • Implement and maintain organizational systems across closets (secondary), bathrooms, pantries, storage areas, and utility spaces.
  • Household laundry, including pressing/ironing sheets, linens, and understanding care of high end clothing and fabrics 
  • Working alongside other staff, including other housekeepers, a chef, and several nannies 
  • Perform evening turndown in accordance with the Principals’ preferences
  • Report directly to the estate manager 
  • Maintain household inventory including cleaning supplies, consumables, and organizational items 
  • Process packages daily, handle returns, and ensure proper placement or storage of incoming items

Qualifications

  • Excellent team player
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to read a room, discretion, and knowing when to step out or fade into the background 
  • Experience working in high end luxury households with exceptional attention to detail and extensive knowledge of how to care for high end materials - i.e. cashmere drapes, silk, marble, hardwood floors etc.
  • Experience and willingness to assist with service 
  • Experience with laundry and ironing/pressing linens

Requirements

  • US work authorization
  • Tech savvy- the team uses apps for checklists and communication 
  • Experience in and ability to lead a team of housekeepers 
  • Willing to follow a household dress code 
  • Able to work around and with the family dog
  • Willing to work scheduled holidays (with holiday pay)

Salary and Benefits

  • $45-48/hr.
  • Full benefits including health insurance 

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