Estate-Level Housekeeper – Rancho Santa Fe, CA (AH)

The Estate-Level Housekeeper will be responsible for the daily care and upkeep of the residence, working closely with the homeowner and existing household service providers.

This person will serve as the homeowner's go-to household professional, ensuring the home remains impeccably maintained between deep cleanings and that day-to-day needs are handled efficiently.

The role includes housekeeping, laundry and ironing, occasional cooking, shopping and errands, light exterior/sitting-area cleaning, pet support, and assistance with entertaining and other needs as they arise.

• Assist with preparing the home for guests and gatherings.

• Help with food and beverage setup.

• Provide table service when requested.

• Assist with keeping entertaining areas organized and presentable.

• Help with breakdown and reasonable cleanup following gatherings.

• Previous experience working in a private estate or high-end household strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a large, high-value residence to a consistently high standard.

• Strong housekeeping, laundry, ironing, and organizational skills.

• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities.

• Ability to recognize what needs to be done without waiting for direction.

• Comfortable working around an existing household staff/service team.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Professional, polished, discreet, and trustworthy.

• Comfortable with occasional cooking and entertaining support.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Comfortable walking and caring for a Labrador.

The ideal candidate is an experienced estate-level housekeeper who naturally takes ownership of a home.

Rather than someone who simply completes a checklist of cleaning duties, the homeowner is looking for a proactive professional who notices the little things, understands how a well-maintained home should function, and can confidently serve as the daily go-to person.

The right candidate will be:

• Experienced in high-end private homes or estates.

• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented.

• Self-directed and proactive.

• Comfortable working independently.

• Warm, professional, and discreet.

• Flexible and willing to pitch in wherever needed.

• Comfortable interacting with vendors, service providers, and household staff.

• Someone who takes pride in maintaining a beautiful home.

• Comfortable around children, guests, and pets.

• A confident driver who is comfortable handling household errands.

• The homeowner already has a professional cleaning team that will continue to come in for periodic deep cleanings. This position is focused primarily on daily maintenance and oversight of the home between those cleanings.

• The successful candidate will become the homeowner's go-to person for the home and should be comfortable taking ownership of the property's day-to-day needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the standards of a high-end home and takes pride in maintaining a property at an exceptional level. The homeowner already has a professional team that comes in for periodic deep cleaning, so this position is focused primarily on daily estate maintenance, laundry, organization, overseeing the home, and ensuring the residence is always guest-ready.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, proactive, discreet, and comfortable taking ownership of the home and anticipating what needs to be done without constant direction.