Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $168,000.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
daily lunch allowance
meal allowance for late shifts
paid vacation days
Paid sick and personal days
paid holidays with double-time pay
Discretionary performance bonus
Job Description
This prestigious residence on the Upper West Side is seeking a highly dedicated and experienced Head Housekeeper to join their household staff. The residence is a spacious property, approximately 10,000 square feet, featuring four bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The household currently employs a team of five to six housekeepers, with three to four housekeepers working simultaneously. The Head Housekeeper will work alongside these team members, fostering a collaborative and hands-on approach to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and order are maintained throughout the home. The current Head Housekeeper has been an integral part of this family for 20 years... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- several years of verifiable experience in a senior housekeeping role
- excellent multitasking ability
- strong attention to detail
- proactive initiative without needing direction
- fast and efficient work ethic
- polite, energetic, and professional demeanor
- strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- comfort with children aged 13 to 19 and working with large household staff
- ability to communicate effectively via text and email
- willingness to work Monday through Friday approximately 50 hours per week
- flexibility to stay late twice a week
- willingness to travel occasionally as required
Job Qualifications
- experience in a similar head housekeeper or senior housekeeping role with long tenure
- ability to multitask and strong organizational skills
- strong leadership skills to provide oversight and work collaboratively with a housekeeping team
- excellent communication skills including responsiveness via text and email
- comfortable interacting with children and a large household staff
- basic cooking skills beyond novice level
- willingness to provide pet care including dog walking
- ability to travel occasionally as needed
- Spanish-speaking is a bonus
- possession of a driver’s license is a bonus
Job Duties
- perform general housekeeping including deep cleaning and floor care
- coordinate and work alongside other housekeepers providing hands-on oversight without direct management
- assist with cooking dinner on days when the chef is not present including basic meal preparation like roasting chicken and preparing vegetables
- provide occasional childcare for children aged 13, 17, and 19
- care for three French bulldogs including walking, feeding, and taking to veterinary appointments as needed
- shop for groceries, linens, cleaning supplies, and personal products excluding chef-specific food items
- be available for additional family needs as they arise including potential travel support to other family homes
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