Housekeeper with Great Breakfast Cooking Skills for the UES

The Housekeeper, working with the team, is responsible for the morning shift M-F from 7am to 3pm. Th Housekeeper will need to be able to cook breakfast well. This is mainly any type of eggs and some other basic items. The Housekeeper reports to the House Manager and is part of the team that maintains the main residence for the owners.  This position assists at the owners’ other seasonal residences as needed.  This position requires shift work and ability to work holidays and weekends as requested and scheduled.

RESPONSABILITIES:

• Perform daily fine housekeeping and deep cleaning duties
• Laundry/Ironing; care of fine garments/linens – assists laundress weekends and as required
• Formal serving for events, parties and family meals
• Care of family pets
• Light cooking

DUTIES:

• Setting table and serving family meals
• Deep cleaning of all bathrooms; bedrooms and living spaces; methodically dusting all surfaces of residence; empty trash following NYC recycling rules
• Fine surface cleaning; care of antiques (this does not include Chinese art work; paintings or sculptures at residence)
• Sweep, scrub and mop floors
• Vacuum clean carpets, rugs and draperies
• Make beds, change sheets and turn down of beds
• Deep clean gym and all workout equipment and accessories
• Steaming Mr.’s suit when asked, care of towels and sheets on the weekends
• Polishing and maintaining silver, flatware, trays, serving pieces
• Liaising with Chef and House Manager to restock all refrigerators and family pantry
• Assist House Manager with packing and unpacking/ prep for owners travel
• Walking and feeding dogs when in residence
• Report necessary domestic repairs and replacements

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Private housekeeping experience
• Good communication and organization skills
• Attention to detail