Job Description
Position Description: Laundress / Housekeeper
Location
West Hollywood & Malibu, CA
Position Overview
Our clients are seeking an experienced, detail-driven Laundress / Housekeeper to join a well-established household team supporting residences in West Hollywood and Malibu. This role is primarily focused on high-level garment care and laundry management, with additional light housekeeping responsibilities to assist the team as needed. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of fabric care, organization, and presentation, and takes pride in maintaining garments and household standards at an exceptional level.
Primary Responsibilities
- Full responsibility for all laundry operations, including in-house dry cleaning
- Expert care of fine garments, delicates, couture, and specialty fabrics
- Pressing and finishing men’s shirts to professional standards
- Advanced stain identification and stain management techniques
- Proper laundering, folding, steaming, and storage of clothing
- Care and organization of shoes, accessories, and specialty items
- Seasonal rotation of wardrobes and closet organization
- Packing and unpacking for travel, ensuring garments are prepared and protected
- Inventory management of garments, linens, and laundry supplies
- Maintaining laundry areas, machines, and tools in pristine condition
- Assisting with light housekeeping duties to support the household team as needed
- Upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, discretion, and presentation
- Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience as a Laundress or Housekeeper with advanced laundry expertise in a private household or luxury environment
- Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and proper care methods
- Skilled in operating commercial-grade washers, dryers, steamers, and presses
- Highly organized with an exceptional eye for detail
- Proactive, efficient, and able to work independently
- Calm, professional demeanor with a service-oriented mindset
- Discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of privacy
- Able to take direction while also anticipating household needs
- Physically able to perform the duties of the position
Personal Attributes
- Meticulous and precise in all tasks
- Takes pride in maintaining order and visual presentation
- Team-player mentality with flexibility to assist where needed
- Long-term mindset and commitment to excellence
- Schedule & Compensation
Full-time position. Schedule and compensation are commensurate with experience. Opportunity to work within a professional, well-run household team.