Executive Housekeeper
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Job Insights
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Date posted
December 9, 2025
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Closing date
December 9, 2025
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Hiring location
Upper East Side, NY United States
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Offered salary
$40 - $45/hour
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Experience
6 - 9 Years
Description
Division: Domestic / Private Household
Location: Upper East Side, New York, NY
Hourly: $40 - $45 per hour
Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, with flexibility for overtime, weekends, and occasional overnight stays. 40 – 50 hours guaranteed.
Benefits: Health insurance (eligible after 90 days), PTO, sick days, 401K with employer match and discretionary bonuses based on performance. Additional earnings with overnights at $120 per night as needed and overtime pay after 40 hours.
Overview
A private family is seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper to oversee daily cleaning, organization, and household operations. This role includes hands-on housekeeping, staff supervision, and serving as a liaison between the family and Estate Manager. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and able to manage both cleaning and leadership responsibilities in a formal home.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily deep cleaning to museum-quality standards (floors, fine surfaces, silver, antiques, art, and décor)
- Manage laundry, ironing, stain removal, hand-washing, and wardrobe organization
- Oversee seasonal wardrobe management and closet organization
- Maintain bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, dining areas, and children’s rooms
- Make beds, replace linens, and ensure all spaces remain tidy and organized
- Assist with light cooking, coffee, snacks, and meal setup/service as needed
- Provide occasional childcare support
- Pack/unpack luggage for family travel
- Greet visitors, manage deliveries, and handle errands or special requests
- Supervise housekeepers, manage schedules, and foster a team environment
- Review staff timesheets, vacation requests, and performance; report to Estate Manager and principals
- Order supplies, household items, and pantry inventory
- Coordinate repairs, vendors, and houseman-related tasks
- Ensure staff professionalism, appearance, and adherence to household protocols
- Track dry-cleaning and clothing care
- Maintain staff areas clean and organized
- Manage time effectively to prioritize and complete tasks promptly
- Uphold the family’s privacy, safety, and security protocols
Qualifications
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience as an executive housekeeper in a formal household
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain the highest service standards
- Professional, discreet, and proactive
- Prior supervisory or head housekeeper experience preferred
- Experience working in a formal home with high standards of service
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Team player with a hands-on, proactive approach
- Ability to prepare light meals when needed
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Excellent references from prior employers
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