Temporary Housekeeper – Private Residence - NYC

Quay Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$60 per hour

Six-week assignment

Prestigious private residence in NYC

Job summary

Quay Crew seeks an experienced Housekeeper/Laundress for a six-week temporary assignment in a prestigious private townhouse in downtown Manhattan. The ideal candidate has a strong background in UHNW residences, with pride in maintaining exceptional standards.

Responsibilities include meticulous daily housekeeping, masterful laundry care, and proactive, discreet work with minimal supervision. Monday–Friday schedule and a $60 per hour rate are offered, with a focus on luxury outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in UHNW private households or luxury residences is essential.
• Excellent laundry, ironing and wardrobe-care skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and luxury housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meticulous daily housekeeping throughout the residence, maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Manage household laundry, including washing, ironing, steaming, and delicate/luxury garments care.
• Ensure bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas are beautifully presented at all times.
• Maintain organized wardrobes, closets, and storage areas.
• Care for fine furnishings, fabrics, and luxury household items.
• Work efficiently and independently, anticipating needs and taking initiative.
• Support the wider household team as required.

Skills

UHNW residences

Laundry & wardrobe-care

Attention to detail

Organization

Proactive

Discreet

Reliability

Professional demeanor

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly detail-oriented Housekeeper / Laundress for a six-week temporary assignment within a prestigious private townhouse in downtown Manhattan.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional housekeeper with a strong background working in UHNW private residences who takes genuine pride in maintaining exceptional standards.

The successful candidate will be confident working in a high-end household, with excellent laundry and garment-care skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver meticulous daily housekeeping throughout the residence, maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Manage household laundry, including washing, ironing, steaming, and the careful handling of delicate and luxury garments.
• Ensure bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas are beautifully presented at all times.
• Maintain organized wardrobes, closets, and household storage areas.
• Care for fine furnishings, fabrics, and luxury household items.
• Work efficiently and independently, anticipating household needs and taking initiative.
• Support the wider household team as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous housekeeping experience within UHNW private households or luxury residences is essential.
• Excellent laundry, ironing, and wardrobe-care skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a thorough understanding of luxury housekeeping standards.
• Highly organized, efficient, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proactive, discreet, reliable, and professional.
• Comfortable working as part of an established household team.
• Excellent references from previous private household employers.
• Available to commit to the full six-week assignment.

Package

• $60 per hour
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Six-week temporary assignment
• Prestigious private residence in downtown Manhattan