Housekeeper/Cook for Private Couple (UES,NYC)

Lily Pond Services LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance stipend provided

Job summary

Lily Pond Services LLC in New York, NY, seeks a highly professional live-out housekeeper with light cooking skills for a formal household. You will maintain pristine spaces, handle delicate furnishings, and coordinate with a small team to uphold impeccable standards.

Requirements include 5+ years in a formal setting, excellent English, discretion, and the ability to work with a house manager. Shifts are Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–9:00 PM with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-end household.
• Exceptional attention to detail and standards of service.
• Able to work with the house manager and principals as part of a team.
• Strong command of English in spoken and written form.
• Knowledge of proper care for luxury furnishings and linens.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Valid work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Perform meticulous cleaning and organization of bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Care for delicate furnishings, artwork, marble and high-end surfaces with care.
• Support the laundress with laundry and wardrobe management including ironing.
• Perform light cooking as required per family preferences.
• Shop for groceries and supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with household staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Follow the household calendar and established protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Discretion

English proficiency

Hospitality service

Job description

A private family in Upper East Side, NYC, seeks a highly professional, detail-oriented live-out housekeeper with light cooking skills to join their team in an exceptionally formal household. The ideal candidate will have extensive housekeeping experience, a meticulous eye for detail, and the ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness while working with high-quality furniture and delicate surfaces. The candidate must be discreet, respectful, and comfortable collaborating with other household staff, including a part-time housekeeper, laundress, chef, and house manager. A pleasant, affable, and hardworking personality is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform meticulous cleaning and organization including bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas.

• Handle delicate and fine furnishings, artwork, marble, hardwood floors, and other high-end surfaces with utmost care, using organic products as needed.

• Support the laundress with laundry and wardrobe management, including ironing and steaming.

• Perform light cooking as required, adhering to the family’s preferences.

• Conduct grocery and supplies shopping and run errands as needed.

• Collaborate with household staff to ensure seamless daily operations and uphold the family’s standards.

• Follow the household calendar to stay on task with daily responsibilities.

• Adhere to the family’s established protocols for household management and cleanliness.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a high-end, formal household.

• Exceptional attention to detail and understanding of high-level service and hospitality.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and take direction from the house manager and principals.

• Strong command of English; basic computer and device knowledge is a plus.

• Knowledge of proper care for luxury furnishings, linens, and wardrobe items.

• High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality in a private family setting.

• Valid work authorization.

• Pleasant, affable, and hardworking personality.

Schedule

• Days: Monday – Friday, with occasional weekend availability if needed.

• Hours: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, with flexibility for additional hours or overtime as required.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $40 – $45 per hour.

• Overtime: Opportunity to earn overtime pay after 40 hours per week.

• Approximate Yearly Earnings: $90-100,000

• Benefits: Insurance stipend provided.