Experienced Live-Out Housekeeper/Laundress Needed for UHNW Family, Delray Beach, FL
Posted on October 24, 2025
This job opportunity is with a wonderful Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) family residing in a luxurious private oceanfront estate located in Southern Palm Beach County, Florida. The family maintains a high standard of living within their exclusive residence, reflecting both prestige and privacy. The home is meticulously designed and maintained, and the family takes great pride in their environment and lifestyle, requiring staff who are equally dedicated to upholding these expectations. This position is ideal for a professional who values discretion, professionalism, and excellence while working in an elite private household.
The role is that of an experienced and meticulous housekeeper with exceptional laundry skills. This position demands a candidate with extensive experience working in high-end homes and who is extremely detail-oriented. The housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining the home to a five-star hotel standard, including thorough cleaning routines, intricate laundry care, and assistance with household maintenance projects. The candidate must be a team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude, as collaboration with other household staff and the long-term Executive Housekeeper is an essential aspect of this role.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can anticipate needs, prioritize tasks effectively, and stay organized in a dynamic environment. Flexibility to adapt and change direction based on the principal's schedule and household needs is critical. The housekeeper must take direction well, operate with humility and respect for the household hierarchy, and have a professional, drama-free demeanor at all times. Reporting directly to the Estate Manager for job-related matters and to the Executive Housekeeper for daily duties, this role requires someone hardworking and honest, interested in a long-term commitment with the family.
The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday with specific daily hours, and the housekeeper will professionally manage cleaning, laundry, ironing, minor garment repairs, and maintenance of fine furniture and specialty surfaces. Duties also include handling pets by dog walking and cleanup and running errands when requested. The spirit of peace, discretion, and professionalism must continually be maintained in the home, ensuring the privacy and comfort of the principals are preserved.
Compensation for this role is very competitive, offering an annual salary of $75,000 plus an annual bonus. Additional benefits include three paid sick days, three paid holidays, and ten paid vacation days. Uniforms are provided, and the household expects professionalism in both demeanor and appearance. The ideal candidate will have stellar references, clear and fluent English communication skills, and the physical ability to perform the requirements of the job, including climbing stairs several times daily and lifting up to 20 pounds.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional housekeeper/laundress seeking a respectful, stable, and rewarding environment within a sophisticated private residence. The family values a candidate who is trustworthy, respectful of privacy, and dedicated to maintaining an impeccable home environment with exceptional attention to detail.
                - Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience in a high-end formal private residence as a housekeeper/laundress
 - confidentiality and discretion required
 - works independently as well as part of a team
 - takes direction well with a humble and respectful attitude
 - willing to go the extra mile
 - excellent attention to detail
 - strong understanding of priorities and timing
 - stellar references from previous employers
 - must speak clear, fluent English
 - always professional in demeanor and appearance
 - physically able to climb stairs multiple times per day in a large estate home and lift up to 20 lbs while doing so
 - uniforms provided
 - valid U.S. work authorization
 - comfortable with dogs including walking and cleanup
 - non-smoker with a valid U.S. driver’s license and own transportation
 - resides within reasonable distance of Highland Beach
 - drug-free workplace