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The DM Estate Staffing Team
A young, vibrant couple in NYC is seeking a highly flexible, positive, and organized Executive Housekeeper to join their team. The hired Housekeeper must have a keen eye for detail, be reliable, and be service-oriented. The clients frequently host when they are in residence, which should excite you! It’s a busy, fun, engaging household – be prepared to interact with a smile on your face! This position reports to the Principals and Chief of Staff.
Please note: the couple travels quite often (3-4 months out of the year), allowing for a more regular schedule and quiet work days. The expectation is that when they are in residence, the hired candidate will be highly flexible to accommodate their schedule and their frequent hosting needs.
- Full-time, live-out
- Generally Monday – Friday
- Schedule: 9:00am to 5:00pm with flexibility to stay late when they are hosting – this is a MUST!!
- Start Date: ASAP
- Local candidates only, please
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work well with team members to facilitate the cleanliness and order of the couple’s home
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding employer, family members, staff, and guests
- Perform daily housekeeping duties to the highest standard of service
- Execute seasonal, deep cleaning projects, and scheduled housekeeping tasks
- Care for fine furnishings, art, accessories, china, crystal, and silver as requested/directed with appropriate cleaning products
- Maintain inventories, replenish supplies, and communicate the need for items' replacement with the Executive Housekeeper
- Organize closets, cupboards and storage areas as needed or requested
- Wash laundry, hand wash special items, iron garments and bedding, execute minor clothing repairs
- Coordinate and monitor the dry-cleaning of garments
- Assist with household guests and ensure the home is run like a five-star resort
- Help set up and break down events and dinner parties
- Help serve at dinner parties
- Run errands as requested and pick up the mail
- Greet vendors and guests
- Check in on the home when the principals are traveling
- Help with special projects as needed
- Light pet care – feeding the couple’s dog and letting him outside
- Pet care when principals travel – be willing to stay with the dog or have him in your own home
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- Must be local to the NYC area
- Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in a large private home or in luxury hotels
- Excellent references from past employers
- Fluent in English and an effective communicator
- Must be able to work flexible shifts that may include weekends and evenings on occasion
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism
- Physical stamina and mobility, including ability to reach, kneel, squat, crouch, bend and crawl. Ability to lift, push and pull required load (approximately 30 lbs.)
- Ability to work well with existing team and to work independently as needed