Discreet Elite Private Residence Housekeeper - Manhattan

British American Household Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k + health insurance after 60 days

Job summary

British American Household Staffing in Manhattan is seeking an experienced, discreet housekeeper to care for a private residence. You will work under the supervision of the property manager/executive housekeeper, with a Monday-Friday 12pm-8pm schedule, plus occasional Saturdays and dinners.

Responsibilities include maintaining high standards for fine art and delicate surfaces, assisting during meals, grocery shopping, light cooking, laundering luxury clothing, and coordinating with staff.

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.
• Knowledge of Manhattan/getting around

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

Skills

Laundry & ironing

Sewing buttons

Flexibility with hours

Communication with staff

Grocery shopping

Attention to fine art

Job description

British American Household Staffing in Manhattan is seeking an experienced, discreet housekeeper to care for a private residence. You will work under the supervision of the property manager/executive housekeeper, with a Monday-Friday 12pm-8pm schedule, plus occasional Saturdays and dinners.

Responsibilities include maintaining high standards for fine art and delicate surfaces, assisting during meals, grocery shopping, light cooking, laundering luxury clothing, and coordinating with staff.