Overview
A busy and kind family is seeking a fantastic executive housekeeper to assist them in their two homes. One home is in the Upper East side and one is in Midtown East. The schedule is 40 hours a week and will be split 3 days a week at one home and 2 days a week at the other.
Responsibilities
- All upkeep of a 5000 square foot apartment
- Deep cleaning and daily tidying in conjunction with existing part-time housekeeper
- Creating and maintaining household organization systems
- Daily laundry, including fine fabrics and linens. Ironing and pressing
- Grocery shopping and basic errands
- Assisting in the kitchen with basis prep- chopping vegetables, etc.
- Providing service during events and parties
- Packing for travel
Requirements
- Significant professional experience as an Executive Housekeeper in high-end private residences
- Prior experience working in formal UHNW households strongly preferred
- Exceptional knowledge of fine furnishings, luxury surfaces, and proper cleaning techniques
- Excellent knowledge of designer clothing, delicate fabrics, laundry, ironing, and wardrobe care
- Strong formal service skills and experience working alongside a private chef
- Extremely organized with an exceptional eye for detail
- Proactive and able to anticipate household needs without being micromanaged
- Comfortable communicating professionally with vendors and other household staff
- Polished, discreet, professional, and service-oriented
- Strong references from previous private household employers
- Candidates seeking a long-term position are strongly preferred
Salary and Benefits
- Compensation: Approximately $45-50/hr
- Healthcare
- PTO
- Sick days