Overview
A busy couple on the Upper East Side is looking for a full-time, live-out executive housekeeper. The schedule will be Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm- subject to change depending on whether the principals are in the home. You will be required to work 3-4 Saturdays per year and occasionally work later hours for Jewish holidays. This role will work directly with the principals, deal with vendors, and help with home management. The candidate should be comfortable in this type of role, with prior experience, and be polished and professional at all times. During the Summer season, the role requires you to be in the Hamptons. The couple will provide live-out accommodations for you. There may be additional times you are asked to go to their home in Miami where you would be provided with live-out accommodations. There is a full-time chef and second housekeeper in the home, so you must be comfortable working on a team. This is a formal home, so experience working in a formal, fully staffed home is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
The main responsibilities will be;
- Deep cleaning of the large home
- All laundry and ironing for the home
- Managing vendors and contractors associated with the home
- Running errands
- Ensuring the home is properly stocked
- Taking inventory
- Organizing pantries and closets
- Answering phones
- Greeting guests and visitors
- Ensuring the home is ready for the family's arrival at all times
Qualifications
- There is a medium sized dog in the home, so you must be comfortable with dogs
- Organized
- Energetic
- Looking to stay with a family for the next 20 years
- Formal home experience is a plus
- Experience working on a team is a plus
Requirements
- Legal to work in the US and have a US Passport, Green Card, or EAC to apply for this role.
- Must be comfortable working with dogs.
Salary and Benefits
This role offers $45/hr+ (depending on experience) and full health insurance coverage.
