Overview
A part-time executive housekeeper is sought for a large, upscale penthouse pied-a-terre apartment located in Lincoln Square, Manhattan. This is a newly renovated, 6,800-square-foot property. The principal also has another primary residence in Long Island, and the candidate will be required to assit the housekeeping team there, as needed. Transport to and from Long island will be covered. The successful candidate will be the only housekeeper at the Manhattan residence. The schedule will be a guaranteed 25 hours per week, though candidates can expect to work up to 28 hours per week, as follows:
- Wednesday and Thursday: 7 hours on each day (either in Manhattan when the principal is in town, or in Long Island, as needed, to assist the housekeeping team/chef)
- Friday (flexible):7 hours (assisting the team in Long Island as needed until 1/2 pm)
- Saturday (flexible): 7 hours (assisting the team in Long Island)
Candidates should be flexible to accommodate the principal’s schedule, and their hours will fluctuate depending on whether they are in residence.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- At least 8-10 years’ experience in a similar role
- Superlative, verifiable, and preferably long-term references
Requirements
- US passport, Green Card or EAC
- Willing to travel to Fire Island, if required (for 1-2 weeks max)
- Proficient in communication and multitasking.
- Must work well in a fast-paced environment
- Intelligent problem-solving/lots of common sense
- Meticulously organized with attention to detail
- Be a team player with a warm, friendly, patient, positive attitude
- Clean and current driving license
Salary and Benefits
- $45-$50 per hour
- Christmas bonus
- PTO/ sick days etc.
- No healthcare benefits or 401k at this time
