Part-Time Executive Housekeeper | Upper East Side

A mature private couple is seeking a part-time executive housekeeper for their secondary residence in New York City on the Upper East Side.  The couple visits about twice per month for a few days at a time, during which the candidate will need to be fully flexible to work longer days, including weekend days if applicable. The schedule will vary but will guarantee a minimum of 32 hours per week, typically Monday through Thursday unless the couple is in town over the weekend. This is a formal household with high-end furnishings, art, and antiques. There will be no other staff in the home unless the principals are in town visiting, when the chef will accompany them.

Responsibilities:

When the couple is not in residence:

• Maintenance and deep cleaning of a high-end home
• Accepting mail or packages
• Running simple errands 

When the couple is in residence additional responsibilities include:

• Assisting the chef in serving and clean-up at dinner parties or hosting guests when they are in town
• Working in coordination with the principals to prepare for their arrivals
• Laundry and ironing 

Desired Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is smart, detail-oriented, and discreet, with a flexible and proactive personality

Requirements:

• Dog-friendly (the family has several small dogs so the housekeeper must be comfortable interacting with them)
• Extremely detail-oriented, meticulous, and professional
• Up-to-date COVID vaccine 
• Within commuting distance to the Upper East side
• Minimum of 5 years experience working as a housekeeper in private homes

Salary & Benefits:

The salary range offered is $35 to $50 per hour and the rate will reflect the experience and skillset of the hired candidate