KP855 - Full-Time Executive Housekeeper - Orange County, CA

Overview

An experienced, live-out, proactive and highly organised executive housekeeper is sought to support a busy private family across two primary residences in Orange County, California. The family maintains two properties in Orange County: a primary residence in Costa Mesa and a weekend home in Laguna Niguel. They also own additional properties on the East Coast, including homes in Nantucket and Virginia, which may present opportunities for broader property oversight as the role develops.

This is a hands-on position combining executive-level household organisation with practical housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe care and property maintenance coordination. Approximately 60–75% of the role will focus on maintaining and organising the homes, with the remaining time dedicated to contractor coordination, household projects, errands and general property oversight.

The schedule will be 40 hours guaranteed Monday through Friday, with flexibility required to accommodate contractor visits, household needs and occasional childcare support (the family have a dedicated nanny but there may be occasions when she is sick/ on vacation etc.).

The typical working pattern will involve:

Costa Mesa

The primary focus during the working week, including household upkeep, laundry, organisation and maintenance coordination. The main residence is approximately 4,200 square feet, with four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. An additional 1,000-square-foot guest area above the garage is used when visitors stay.

Laguna Niguel

Preparation ahead of the family's arrival on Friday, followed by weekend reset tasks, including changing bed linen, laundering pool towels, managing dishes, putting out rubbish on Sunday evening, and ensuring the property is ready for the following visit. The home is approximately 8,600 square feet and has a pool.

The family currently employs professional cleaners at each property every other week. The successful candidate will work alongside these teams, maintaining day-to-day standards and arranging additional cleaning support when needed rather than being solely responsible for deep cleaning. Candidates should ideally be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Orange County.

Responsibilities

Housekeeping and Household Organisation

• Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness, order and organisation across both Orange County residences.
• Carry out daily tidying, vacuuming, bathroom upkeep, surface cleaning and other light-to-moderate housekeeping tasks as required.
• Manage household laundry, including washing, drying, ironing, steaming, folding and putting away clothing and linens.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of fabrics and materials, including the appropriate care of delicate garments, quality clothing, cashmere, wool, silk and other fine textiles.
• Maintain organised wardrobes, linen cupboards, storage areas and household supplies.
• Change bed linen, prepare bedrooms and ensure the Laguna Niguel property is ready for the family's arrival each weekend.
• Manage pool towels, weekend laundry, dishes, rubbish and general household resets at the Laguna Niguel residence.
• Keep household inventory organised and ensure essential supplies are replenished.
• Coordinate with the existing cleaning teams and monitor the quality and consistency of their work.

Property and Contractor Management

• Take ownership of routine household maintenance across both properties, including HVAC servicing, air filters, plumbing, electrical work, pool-related requirements and general upkeep.
• Identify maintenance issues proactively and arrange appropriate contractors before small problems become larger ones.
• Research service providers, obtain and compare quotations, assess options and make considered recommendations to the family.
• Schedule contractor visits, provide access, supervise work on site and follow up to ensure that jobs are completed properly.
• Exercise sound judgement when assessing quality, value for money, urgency and the need for specialist expertise.
• Maintain records of ongoing maintenance, outstanding jobs, warranties and relevant contractor information.
• Coordinate household projects and ensure that work is completed to the family's expectations and within agreed budgets.
• Take responsibility for following matters through to completion, communicating progress and raising concerns appropriately.

Household Administration and Errands

• Run occasional household errands, including returns, dry cleaning, collections and deliveries.
• Arrange grocery orders and household supplies, including stocking the refrigerator and preparing the home ahead of the family's arrival.
• Help coordinate occasional family gatherings or dinners, including ensuring the home is prepared and any necessary support is arranged.
• Keep track of household priorities, upcoming appointments, maintenance schedules and outstanding tasks.
• Provide clear, concise updates to the family and relevant household team members.

Family and Team Support

• Work collaboratively with the family's existing nanny and other household contacts to ensure the household operates smoothly.
• Offer occasional backup childcare or assistance with the children's logistics when needed and agreed in advance.
• Build a strong working relationship with Kori, learning the family's preferences, standards and approach to household management.
• Be receptive to feedback, ask sensible questions when clarification is needed and develop a clear understanding of when to act independently and when to seek approval.
• The family has two children aged 6 and 8 years. Occasional babysitting or assistance with children's logistics would be welcomed but is not the primary focus of the position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Housekeeper, Senior Housekeeper or in a comparable private household role.
• Demonstrable experience maintaining high standards across a substantial private residence, ideally with responsibility for multiple properties.
• Strong practical housekeeping skills, including laundry, ironing, wardrobe organisation, bed making and the care of quality garments and delicate fabrics.
• Experience coordinating contractors, overseeing household maintenance and managing ongoing property requirements.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance routine tasks alongside changing priorities and unexpected issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise professionally with contractors, service providers and household staff.
• A practical understanding of household maintenance, including the ability to identify issues and engage the appropriate specialists.
• A valid driving licence and the ability to travel between the family's Orange County properties.
• A flexible, hands-on approach and a genuine willingness to take ownership of both routine household responsibilities and more complex projects.
• Formal qualifications are less important than relevant experience, practical capability, sound judgement and a proven track record of managing a household effectively.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be proactive, dependable, discreet and naturally organised, with the judgement to operate independently while remaining closely aligned with the family's preferences.

The family is looking for someone who combines initiative with a collaborative and measured approach. Previous experience has highlighted the importance of finding the right balance between taking ownership and understanding how the family wants things done.The successful candidate will:

Be genuinely proactive

Anticipate household needs, identify issues independently and follow tasks through to completion without requiring repeated reminders.

Demonstrate sound judgement and common sense:
Recognise what needs attention, distinguish between routine decisions and matters requiring approval, and make sensible recommendations.

Be thorough and reliable: Maintain high standards in