A private estate in Encino is seeking an experienced, highly organized Part-Time Housekeeper/Cook to help maintain a five-star, resort-level home for two adults and their two small dogs. A professional cleaning team services the residence three times per week; this role is focused on maintaining impeccable standards between visits, preparing fresh meals, managing laundry and wardrobe care, and providing attentive pet care.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, discreet, and takes pride in anticipating household needs. A positive “no task is too small” attitude and a genuine love of dogs are essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain the residence to luxury-hotel standards, including daily tidying, organization, kitchen and bathroom upkeep, and resetting common areas

• Keep bathrooms fully stocked, uncluttered, spotless, and guest-ready at all times

• Monitor pool, patio, balcony, and outdoor areas daily; straighten furniture, manage towels and trash, remove debris, and report maintenance needs

• Maintain exterior glass and high-visibility surfaces free of fingerprints, water spots, dust, and debris

• Manage household laundry, ironing, steaming, and wardrobe organization

• Maintain the Principal’s closet, ensuring clothing, shoes, accessories, drawers, and shelves remain beautifully organized

• Coordinate and track dry cleaning, tailoring, alterations, repairs, specialty cleaning, and shoe care.

• Assist with wardrobe preparation and packing for travel and special events

• Shop for high-quality groceries, household staples, beverages, and fresh ingredients while proactively maintaining inventory.

• Prepare fresh, healthy, high-protein breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and smoothies based on the Principals’ preferences. This is straightforward, health-conscious cooking rather than formal or restaurant-style cuisine.

• Maintain an immaculate, organized kitchen and refrigerator, including rotating perishables and monitoring freshness.

• Organize household receipts and purchases through the designated household management system

• Prepare guest accommodations prior to visitors, ensuring rooms are polished, comfortable, and fully guest-ready

• Keep household vehicles clean, fueled or charged, and ready for use

• Provide daily care and companionship for two small dogs, including feeding, playtime, monitoring supplies, maintaining clean pet areas, and picking up after them

• Communicate any changes in the dogs’ behavior or care needs.

• Provide evening dog care on 31 designated evenings from 5:00–8:30 p.m.

This is a Part-Time Position:

• $45.00 hourly

• Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Requirements:

• Must be fluent in both English and Spanish

• Must have at least three years of professional experience as a Housekeeper in a private estate

• Strong understanding of clothing presentation, folding, steaming, pressing, laundry sorting, dry-cleaning tracking, and closet organization

• Clear written and verbal communication skills. The employee must be able to read and write clear English to document schedules, prices, vendor instructions, household needs, safety information, and confirmations.

• Comfort using email, text messaging, calendars, lists, online ordering, receipts, vendor portals, and basic household technology

• Professional and respectful demeanor, including comfort with formal household protocols, professional uniform requirements, and the requested form of address

• Genuine comfort caring for and spending time with dogs

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record sufficient to perform errands and manage household vehicles, subject to applicable law and insurance requirements

• Ability and willingness to work on-site, travel to Hawaii for the required period, and remain available for the listed evening assignments

• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with the professional housekeeper, vendors, and designated household contacts

• Willingness to sign and strictly comply with confidentiality, privacy, household policy, and property-access agreements

• Ability to pass reference, background, and driving-record checks conducted in accordance with applicable law