Overview
A private family is seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper to oversee the day-to-day care
and maintenance of a large townhouse in New York City. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, care, and discretion. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership, pays close attention to detail, and ensures the home is maintained in impeccable condition at all times.
Responsibilities
- Perform all daily housekeeping duties, including cleaning, organizing, and maintaining all interior
spaces to the highest quality standards.
Execute regular deep cleaning and seasonal care of rooms, surfaces, and finishes.Handle all laundering, pressing, and steaming of clothing and linens, ensuring proper care for delicate fabrics and garments.Manage wardrobe organization, including rotation of seasonal items and upkeep of closets anddressing areas.
Maintain the kitchen and pantries, ensuring all areas are clean, stocked, and orderly.Keep all storage areas, closets, and household supplies meticulously organized and inventoried.Ensure the residence is guest-ready at all times, maintaining a calm, welcoming environment.Anticipate and prepare for family or guest arrivals, including food, beverages, and setup as needed.Run errands, receive deliveries, inspect and set up new items, and ensure proper storage anddocumentation.
Maintain household inventories and coordinate purchasing and replenishment of consumables and supplies.Conduct daily walkthroughs of the property to identify maintenance or repair needs.Coordinate minor household repairs and vendor visits, ensuring all systems—including HVAC,lighting, and appliances—are functioning properly.
Manage accurate records of maintenance schedules.Communicate effectively with the Estate Manager regarding property conditions, supply needs, and ongoing upkeep requirements.Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-end private residence or luxury hospitality environment.Proven ability to independently maintain and oversee a large high-end residential household.Strong knowledge of fine furnishings, finishes, and wardrobe care.Excellent organizational skills and ability to create and maintain household systems.Self-starter with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.High level of discretion, professionalism, and reliability.Positive, service-oriented attitude with flexibility to adapt to changing household needs.Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.Valid U.S. work authorization and driver's license required.Valid passport for potential domestic or international travel.Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a discreet, detail-oriented professional who thrives working independently. They take pride in maintaining five-star standards of cleanliness and order, anticipate needs before they arise, and approach the home with care, respect, and a strong sense of ownership.
We anticipate the base salary of this role to be between $95,000-105,000.
