British American Household Staffing
ZI272 - Full-Time Housekeeper - UES
British American Household Staffing, New York, New York, us, 10261
OverviewA busy family of 5 living on the Upper East Side of NYC, seek an experienced and professional full-time housekeeper for their 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom apartment
This is a live-out role for most of the time but the candidate must be able to accompany the family to the Hamptons in the Summer (from approximately Memorial Day to Labour Day), when the position becomes live-in.
The schedule is Wednesday through Friday, 9:30am-6:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 7am-7pm.
Responsibilities
General housekeeping
Deep cleaning
Organising
Laundry and ironing
Very occasional light meal prep (for 3 children)
Qualifications
A confident driver would be preferred but isn't essential
It would be helpful if the successful candidate is comfortable around children and wouldn't mind occasional babysitting
RequirementsThe ideal candidate is organised, responsible, extremely capable, and very detail-orientated.
This is a position for someone who loves supporting a family and maintaining the home to a high standard.
Candidates should:
Demonstrate initiative and aptitude
Have a 'no task is too small' mindset
Be discreet - the family value their privacy and, with prior experience in a similar environment, you will be excellent at reading the room and knowing when to step back and allow family time
Have knowledge of fine furniture, furnishings, and fabrics
Demonstrate longevity in previous roles, the family would love for their housekeeper to remain with them for many years
Be able to spend the summer period in the Hamptons as their live-in housekeeper
Be fabulous team-players, able to work alongside other staff (nanny and nanny/hk) for the benefit of the family.
Salary and Benefits
From $36/hr, DOE
Paid sick pay
A stipend towards health insurance
This is a live-out role for most of the time but the candidate must be able to accompany the family to the Hamptons in the Summer (from approximately Memorial Day to Labour Day), when the position becomes live-in.
The schedule is Wednesday through Friday, 9:30am-6:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 7am-7pm.
Responsibilities
General housekeeping
Deep cleaning
Organising
Laundry and ironing
Very occasional light meal prep (for 3 children)
Qualifications
A confident driver would be preferred but isn't essential
It would be helpful if the successful candidate is comfortable around children and wouldn't mind occasional babysitting
RequirementsThe ideal candidate is organised, responsible, extremely capable, and very detail-orientated.
This is a position for someone who loves supporting a family and maintaining the home to a high standard.
Candidates should:
Demonstrate initiative and aptitude
Have a 'no task is too small' mindset
Be discreet - the family value their privacy and, with prior experience in a similar environment, you will be excellent at reading the room and knowing when to step back and allow family time
Have knowledge of fine furniture, furnishings, and fabrics
Demonstrate longevity in previous roles, the family would love for their housekeeper to remain with them for many years
Be able to spend the summer period in the Hamptons as their live-in housekeeper
Be fabulous team-players, able to work alongside other staff (nanny and nanny/hk) for the benefit of the family.
Salary and Benefits
From $36/hr, DOE
Paid sick pay
A stipend towards health insurance