About this role
Overview
A lovely family is looking for a long-term, full-time, live-out, executive housekeeper, for their home in the West Village of NYC. The role starts as soon as possible. Relocation is not being offered. Local candidates only. The family does include young children but there are full-time nannies already in place. This role will work alongside a full-time houseman and part-time laundress. The general schedule will be 5 days per week, 9am-5pm with flexibility to stay later to help with occasional dinners or parties. The family is open on which days the housekeeper works as long as they are consistent.
Responsibilities
- All aspects of housekeeping for the 5 level townhouse. Please note there is no elevator, however, the houseman can assist with heavy lifting/deliveries
- Deep cleaning on a schedule
- Daily tidying and organization- maintain current organizational systems and establish new ones as needed
- Packing and unpacking the principals for travel if needed
- Working together with a houseman and laundress
Qualifications
- Experience and training in cleaning high-end fixtures, furniture, and clothing. Special French-polished ebony, real wood floors, crystal, silver, high-end furniture, etc.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and know how to maneuver around a semi-formal home
- Dedicated, loyal, and trustworthy
- Being tech savvy is a bonus
Requirements
- Must have several years experience in a high-net worth, formal or semi-formal private residence
- Experience with dinner parties, helping to serve, and be professional with guests
- Comfortable working in a busy home with young children and dogs
- US work authorization
Salary and Benefits
- $40-65 per hour depending on experience and training
- Full benefits including health insurance
Other facts
About British American Household Staffing
British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. We offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of client’s staff needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates of the highest caliber. Our ambition is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction.
We provide experienced, qualified and formally trained household staff, including Nannies, Governesses, Butlers, Baby Nurses, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Household/Estate Managers and Chauffeurs for households of all sizes. We have offices based in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.
What you'll do
- The executive housekeeper will manage all aspects of housekeeping for a five-level townhouse, including deep cleaning and daily organization. They will also assist with packing and unpacking for travel and work alongside a houseman and laundress.
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