The Role
The housekeeper has the overall responsibility of ensuring three apartments in Manhattan are cleaned, maintained and organized to the highest standards and per the family’s specifications and preferences. Two of the apartments are in the same building in the Chelsea area, the third is Uptown.
In addition to cleaning and general tidying, the housekeeper is also expected to assist with household laundry, sorting mail, opening packages, arrange returns, keeping track of inventory levels, overseeing maintenance appointments, light meal prep, grocery/supply shopping, and greeting guests.
Job Title: Housekeeper
Reporting to: The Principals, plus wider team (to include Partner)
Location: NYC (Chelsea, and Uptown)
Hours: Monday – Friday, typically a 40-hr week; 8am-4pm, with flexibility to work occasional dinner parties that may be during the week or weekend (Monday-Thursday will be in Chelsea; Fridays will be at Uptown)
Salary: From $35 - $40 per hour, DOE
Benefits: 10 days PTO, 5 sick days, and 5 federal holidays as agreed yr to yr
Key Responsibilities
Please find your primary responsibilities outlined below:
Please note list below is not exhaustive.
Household Cleaning
Clean and maintain tidiness of all rooms to ensure items are neatly stored and rooms always look immaculate.
Arranging professional cleaning of furnishings as needed.
Supplies
Recording and filing receipts efficiently, managing expenses and any petty cash.
Laundry & Clothing Care
Assisting with laundry, hand washing, ironing and dry cleaning.
Properly folding and organizing drawers and closets.
Supporting the Family & Team
Ensuring all guests are always well looked after.
Preparing for family travel, assisting with packing and unpacking luggage.
Greeting guests, couriers and tradesmen at the door and overseeing appointments when necessary.
Requirements
Legally able to work within the United States.
Live in the surrounding areas.
Minimum 3 years working in a similar role.
Excellent references required.
Willingness to undergo background checks and sign a non-disclosure agreement.
When replying with interest, you must provide a resume for consideration.
Important note: We are closed for the holidays as of close of business December 20th, through the new year, returning January 2nd. Review of application and resumes will continue then.
