What are the responsibilities and job description for the KS1046 - Full-Time Valet/Houseman - West Village, NYC position at British American Household Staffing?
Overview
A busy household in the West Village, NYC, is seeking a valet/houseman to help the principal with his morning start and routines. This is a rare long-term opportunity to join a household that takes pride in maintaining an exceptional private residence. The main residence is in NYC, and there is a second home in CA. The role does not require travel. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, from about 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. The position is ready to hire and seeks longevity.Responsibilities
- Valet/Houseman duties for starting the principal's day
- Preparing clothing and wardrobe daily
- Preparing a bathrobe and slippers and setting up the shower routine
- Maintaining the highest personal standards for yourself
- Occasionally preparing a light breakfast and supporting the private chef
- Maintaining household supplies
- Packing and unpacking luggage for travel
- Coordinating dry cleaning and tailoring
- Maintaining the principal's wardrobe
- Preparing the residence before and after travel
- Anticipating the principal's daily needs with minimal direction
- Coordinating qualified service providers' appointments
- Hospitality-minded professional who understands that while the schedule is generally Monday through Friday, private households occasionally require flexibility to accommodate the principal's schedule, travel, guests, entertaining, and special events.
Requirements
- Must be legal to work in the US
- A calm, positive demeanor with the ability to adapt as household priorities evolve
- Extensive experience working in high-end, luxury private residences
- Exceptional valet and houseman-related skills
- Expert wardrobe and fine fabric care
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to anticipate principal's needs and solve problems independently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfort using smartphones, tablets, calendars, and household management software
- Experience working with high-profile, public-facing, or ultra-high-net-worth principals preferred
- Absolute discretion, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality
- Flexible availability, with the ability to adjust hours as needed to accommodate the principal's schedule, guests, entertaining, travel, and special events
- Experience working in technologically sophisticated homes is highly desirable.
- Candidates should be comfortable operating:
- Crestron and Lutron home automation systems
- Lutron smart lighting and automated shade controls
- Whole-home audio, video, and entertainment systems, including Apple TV, AirPlay, distributed speaker systems, and integrated AV controls
- Premium residential appliances, including Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Gaggenau, and similar luxury brands
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering a competitive salary of $60/hr , depending on experience, with a full, comprehensive benefits package.Salary : $60