Housekeeper

Hire Society

Housekeeper

Southampton, NY +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Private New York family seeks an experienced full-time Housekeeper to assist in the daily cleaning, care, and service of their Hamptons residence. This position consists of a Monday-Friday workweek during the winter and a 5-day weekend schedule during the summer season, with overriding flexibility to work additional days and hours as needed upon request. The candidate should be extremely detail-oriented, able to navigate and clean around antiques and fine artwork and be comfortable working both independently and with a team of staff. In addition to primary housekeeping duties, the ideal candidate must also be flexible, work well with a team and possess a positive attitude!

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • All aspects of general housekeeping, deep cleaning, and upkeep of the residence
    • Ability to perform museum-quality cleaning with proficiency in special surfaces (wood, glass, leather, antiques, silver, etc.)
    • Completing the family’s laundry including washing and ironing clothes as necessary or needed
    • Superior organization skills and willingness to go above and beyond in all aspects of the job
    • Maintaining residence for guest readiness at all times
    • Willingness to run routine errands such as dry cleaners, groceries, etc.
    • Additional Housekeeper responsibilities and duties as needed and requested by the family

    Requirements:

    • Strong command of English language; outstanding communication skills both written and verbal
    • Excellent references required from both current and previous employers
    • Minimum 5 -7+ years of experience working in a private home
    • Valid Driver’s License a plus; confident driver with a clean driving record
    • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
    • Exceptional organizational skills and dedication to responsibilities; willing and able to take direction well
    • Thorough knowledge of deep household cleaning, laundry, organization, fine arts, and antiques
    • Polished, poised and professional in both mindset and manner; use of utmost discretion and confidentiality at all times
    • Willing and able to provide light childcare when needed
    • Flexibility in scheduling with the willingness to work additional hours as needed
    • Legally able to work in the United States

     

     


  • Locations
    Menlo Park, CA • Southampton, NY