KC014 - Full-Time Executive Housekeeper - Upper East Side, NYC

British American Household Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A warm and energetic family on the Upper East Side is seeking a professional executive housekeeper to manage their four-story townhouse. This full-time position requires a proactive individual who can maintain high cleanliness standards and support the family with various tasks, including cooking, grocery shopping, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will be trustworthy, organized, and able to work independently while also collaborating with the family. Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday schedule with generous paid time off in a respectful and active home environment.

Benefits

2 weeks paid vacation

Paid holidays

4 sick days

Qualifications

• Must be proactive and organized with strong time management skills.
• Experience in high-end household care is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of a four-story townhouse.
• Support family with grocery shopping and cooking simple meals.
• Assist with pet care and help with three children.

Skills

Time Management

Organization

Communication

Proactivity

Physical Fitness

Job description

Overview

A warm and energetic family on the Upper East Side is seeking a professional, proactive, and detail-oriented full-time executive housekeeper to manage and maintain the cleanliness and organization of their four-story townhouse. This is a high-trust role for a confident, capable individual who can take ownership of the household’s upkeep and contribute positively to the overall home environment. The family is seeking someone who can support their household in a variety of capacities, including grocery shopping, cooking, vendor management, and general home assistance. This is an opportunity to work with a respectful, active family who values a strong partnership with their housekeeper and is looking for someone long-term.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Start Date: ASAP or by June 1st ideally

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the home to a high standard (general tidying of all living areas, making beds, cleaning surfaces, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, etc.)
• Deep cleaning on a rotating schedule
• Creating a meal plan and cooking family dinners Monday–Thursday (simple, wholesome meals—no dietary restrictions)
• Laundry and wardrobe care, including fabric-specific treatment and seasonal closet rotation
• Bed-making and linen changes
• Home organization projects (pantry, linen closets, mail, etc.)
• Grocery shopping, errands, vendor management, and dry-cleaning drop-off/pick-up
• Maintaining household inventory and ensuring the home is fully stocked
• Managing incoming/outgoing mail and packages
• Pet care for a friendly 4-year-old Cavapoo (letting in/out, short walks, occasional grooming trips)
• Acting as an extra set of hands with three children (ages 10, 12, 14)—providing presence, support, and authority when needed

Qualifications

• Highly proactive and organized with strong time management skills
• High energy and physically fit (must be comfortable navigating stairs throughout the day)
• Discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of family routines and privacy
• Experienced in high-end household care, including fine laundry and managing luxury finishes
• A strong communicator who can collaborate with parents and children alike
• Confident in establishing household systems while also adapting to existing ones
• Happy to work in a team atmosphere but also independently motivated
• Comfortable around children and pets, and can contribute to a warm, upbeat home environment

Requirements

• No travel required
• No driving needed
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must enjoy working in a home with a dog and older children
• Previous experience in a similar high-end household role is required
• Light ironing or mending may be occasionally requested

Salary and Benefits

• $35–$40+/hour, based on experience
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• 4 sick days
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule