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 and
dressing 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 and
documentation.
• 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.