KP846 - Full-Time Housekeeper - Manhattan, NYC

Willingness to wear staff uniform (white polo shirt, khaki pants for cleaning, and white collared shirt and black pants for entertaining. Ability to notice any issues with the property in the course of work (burnt out lightbulbs, plumbing leaks, scratched surfaces, etc.) and report expediently to the family’s property manager.

Overview:

A private family in Manhattan is seeking an experienced, discreet, and highly experienced professional with great work ethic. The housekeeper will work under the supervision of the property manager/executive housekeeper to care for the property and family in a sizeable Manhattan apartment. The preferred schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 12pm-8pm. Candidates must be flexible to stay extra hours for formal dinners on occasion, as well as Saturdays for a few hours on rare occasions.

The principals are also willing to consider a schedule consisting of Tuesday-Friday from 12-8pm and Saturday from 10am-6pm.

 

Hours are reduced when the principals are out of town.

Responsibilities:

 

• Experience keeping a residence to a high standard, with particular care for fine art and delicate surfaces.
• Flexibility to stay extra hours at night and assist with clean up and supporting chef and servers during formal dinners and entertaining
• Assist with service and clean up during meals and entertaining
• Grocery shop and light cooking in an unexpected pinch
• Experience laundering luxury clothing and understanding what goes to dry cleaner, what goes in machine, and what gets hand washed
• Ability to follow instructions and the family/estate protocols
• Ability to collaborate and be kind and respectful to coworkers and be part of a team environment
• Experience working in a household where the employers are not available for conversation and interaction
• Experience working under a supervisor who isn’t the family member
• Ability to pivot
• Calm energy and demeanor
• Willingness to be trained on the particular desires and quirks of the home
• Ability to respectfully greet guests - open door, offer drinks when needed
• Willingness to wear staff uniform (white polo shirt, khaki pants for cleaning, and white collared shirt and black pants for entertaining. Indoor-only shoes required; all uniform items to be paid for by employer.)
• Ability to notice any issues with the property in the course of work (burnt out lightbulbs, plumbing leaks, scratched surfaces, etc.) and report expediently to the family’s property manager

Qualifications:

 

• Laundry and ironing experience; ability and willingness to iron
• Ability to sew buttons, mend clothes, etc.
• Flexibility to change hours when head housekeeper is out
• Ability to communicate with building staff along with shipping and receiving
• Ability to run errands when necessary
• Knowledge of Manhattan/getting around

Requirements:

 

• Experience working in high-end private residences with fine art and fine furniture
• Kind, elegant, honest, dependable, loyal, high integrity and respectful manner
• Works well as part of a small household team
• Preferably skilled in garment care
• Preferable working knowledge of New York City
• Excellent, verifiable references from actual employer via telephone and in writing
• Legal documentation to be paid on the books
• Flexible with schedule, including Saturdays and evenings when the family is in town.

 

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401k plan + employees will be eligible to enroll for medical insurance and benefits after 60 days of service. 
• Long-term position in a respectful and appreciative household