Executive Housekeeper

Mahler Private Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Paid time off

Pet care support

Job summary

Mahler Private Staffing represents a private Manhattan residence seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper to assume full ownership of a 7,000-square-foot, single-level home. This hands-on role requires meticulous housekeeping, strong oversight, discretion, and a calm, collaborative demeanor.

Responsibilities include maintaining exceptional cleanliness, caring for fine finishes and textiles, coordinating with part-time staff and vendors, managing laundry and wardrobe, coordinating with pet

Qualifications

• Substantial executive housekeeping experience in a luxury private residence.
• Strong knowledge of detailed housekeeping, fine-surface care, laundry, and wardrobe management.
• Highly organized, proactive, resourceful, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Calm under pressure with high emotional intelligence and a respectful style.
• Concise, precise communicator providing timely updates.
• Collaborative team player with household staff, vendors, and diverse personalities.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a home with a medium to large dog.
• Excellent, verifiable references.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residence to exceptional standards of cleanliness, organization, and presentation.
• Provide expert care for fine finishes and specialty surfaces (wood, marble, glass, delicate pieces).
• Manage household laundry, linens, garment care, and weekly dry-cleaning.
• Create and maintain efficient housekeeping schedules and service private work areas.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, vendors, and refinishing needs.
• Coordinate with part-time housekeeper, chef, pet-care, building maintenance, security, and other vendors.
• Care for one large senior dog; grooming, veterinary appointments, health monitoring, and coordination with pet-care professionals.
• Organize and monitor specialty household assets, including a wine collection.
• Anticipate needs, resolve issues independently, and present options to principals.
• Support development of household procedures and vendor records.

Skills

Executive housekeeping

Luxury residence experience

Organization

Discretion

Communication

Team collaboration

Pet care coordination

References available

Job description

Executive Housekeeper

Private Manhattan Residence

Full-Time, Live-out

A private Manhattan household seeks an experienced Executive Housekeeper to take full ownership of a modern, approximately 7,000-square-foot, single-level residence.

This hands-on role is ideal for a polished private-service professional who combines meticulous housekeeping with sound household oversight, initiative, discretion, and a calm, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the residence to exceptional standards of cleanliness, organization, and presentation.


• Provide expert care for fine finishes and specialty surfaces, including wood, marble, glass, and delicate decorative pieces.


• Manage household laundry, linens, garment care, and weekly dry-cleaning services.


• Create and maintain efficient housekeeping schedules, including servicing private work areas at appropriate times.


• Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, specialty vendors, and annual refinishing needs.


• Coordinate professionally with the part-time housekeeper, chef, pet-care providers, building maintenance, security, and other vendors.


• Coordinate care for one large senior dog; grooming, veterinary appointments, health monitoring, and coordination with pet-care professionals.


• Help organize and monitor specialty household assets, including a substantial wine collection.


• Anticipate needs, resolve issues independently, and present clear options to the principals when decisions are required.


• Support the continued development of household procedures and vendor records.

Qualifications

• Substantial Executive Housekeeper experience in a luxury private residence


• Strong knowledge of detailed housekeeping, fine-surface care, laundry, and wardrobe management.


• Highly organized, proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.


• Calm and composed under pressure, with high emotional intelligence and a respectful, non-confrontational style.


• Concise, precise communicator who provides timely updates without unnecessary escalation.


• Collaborative team player who works effectively with household staff, building teams, vendors, and diverse personalities.


• Discreet, trustworthy, detail-oriented.


• Comfortable working in a home with a medium to large dog.


• Excellent, verifiable references.

Schedule

• Full-time, live-out position.


• Preferred hours: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
  
  
  
  • A 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule may be considered.
  
  
  
  


• Schedule may be either Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday
  
  
  
  • To provide full weekend coverage alongside another team member.
  
  
  
  


• Evening requests are very rare as the family uses caterers when they entertain.


• Travel is not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation of approximately $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience


• If you require more than $120,000 please explain during the interview


• Paid time off and a healthcare stipend are offered.

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