HNW seeking a full-time Live-In Housekeeper for a 6-story UES townhouse and Hamptons home for the summer. You will be joining a small existing staff.
Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):
*Cleaning and Organizing
*Daily Tidying
*Laundry and wardrobe management (washing, steaming, ironing, special care items)
*Assist with packing/unpacking for travel
*Care and maintenance of high-end furnishings and expensive antiques and decor
*Organization of closets and home office spaces
*Ability to cook simple family style meals, including grocery shopping
*Inventory Management of household supplies
*Running other errands as needed
*Pet care (cats/small dog)
*Work alongside second housekeeper to complete tasks
*Occasional serving of dinner
*Some child care (occasional pick up from activities, nighttime routine) - one child age 8
Requirements:
*3+ years of formal experience as a private housekeeper for a high-net worth family
*Proficient in English and able to communicate easily (including via text)
*Excellent listening skills, discreet, attention to details
*Self-starter, physically fit (able to easily go up/down 6 flights of stairs)
*Tech-savvy (able to operate smart-home controls, order Ubers, and groceries online)
*Positive thinker, proactive, observant, pleasant, able to work independently
*Team mentality, able to be flexible as needed
*Covid Vaccinated
*Uniform required (white polo, khaki or black pants, no visible tattoos - family will compensate for uniform purchasing)
*Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
*Ability to travel both domestic and internationally a plus (valid passport)
*Must have checkable references
*Must pass background check
Schedule:
School Year Schedule (September to June):
Monday through Thursday, 12:00PM – 8:00PM*
Fridays, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
*If principals are going out, you must remain in residence after 8:00PM as the child will be sleeping in the home and will need an adult nearby in case of emergency.
Occasionally, arriving on Sunday night and staying over is also required for babysitting purposes.
Summer Schedule:
Must be able to live in 5 days a week in the Hamptons.
Pay and Benefits:
*Salary based on experience, plus annual bonus
*Health Insurance (after 1 month of employment)
*2 Weeks paid vacation