Senior Housekeeper - NYC

Experienced full-time Senior Housekeeper needed for private luxury estate in the NYC area (Manhattan).

The ideal candidate will thrive in a culture of high standards and can easily adapt to changes in routines. We are looking for a team player with excellent people skills, a straightforward communication style and the ability to reflect the family’s values when interacting with others.

The position requires an elevated level of organization, attention to detail, and well-developed intuition. It also requires discretion, maturity, and overall good judgment.

Confidentiality and discretion are of paramount importance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Housekeeper will report directly to the Lead Housekeeper and work closely with other household staff. Typical tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Regular specialty cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance of living spaces and furnishings.

• Ability to perform museum-quality cleaning with proficiency in special surfaces (wood, glass, leather, furniture, antiques, silver, fine artwork, etc.).
• Making beds and changing bed linens.
• Provide thoughtful care for the principals’ clothing and wardrobes including laundry, steaming, and Dry-Cleaning management.
• Closet management and organization.
• Assist with travel packing/unpacking.
• Making purchases online and in person, including groceries and errands.
• Maintaining inventories of household items. Including client preferences and back of house stock.
• Assisting in preparing for events of all sizes.
• Helping with household tasks.
• Assist with client service, including setting up areas for client use, including table setting and decor, and working with the team to rearrange rooms.
• Other duties, special requests and projects as requested.

 Qualifications

• Ability to work with the highest degree of confidentiality.

• Minimum 5 years related experience working in a large private home in a similar role.
• Must be resourceful and able to research and procure items on the internet.
• Experience with data devices and communicating with smartphones.
• Fluent in English verbally and written.
• Willingness to work occasionally weekends/evenings as needed.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Successful completion of a thorough background investigation and reference check.

Schedule:

This is a non-exempt full-time position. Candidate must be flexible and willing to work weekends and potentially on Holidays. Schedule is generally (5) days a week (Monday-Friday) while the client and/or guests are not on-site. When clients are in the residence, hours will increase/change as needed just before, during and after a client visit; long hours should be expected during these times.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to work prolonged periods standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs and ladders safely. 

Compensation

As required by applicable pay transparency laws, Northwestern LLC provides a range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of things including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other related factors.

The starting pay for this position is between $43.00 and $48.00 Per Hour.

Northwestern LLC also provides comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, generous paid time off which includes three weeks’ vacation, ten paid holidays and seven days paid Sick Leave annually.