Experienced Laundress - Manhattan, NY - CLOSED

POSITION OVERVIEW

A distinguished private household situated in a grand Upper East Side brownstone is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Laundress to join their professional household team. This is a refined, detail-driven role suited to a candidate who possesses genuine expertise in the care of fine garments, luxury linens, and high-end textiles. Reporting directly to the House Manager, the Laundress will serve as the dedicated standard-bearer for all aspects of wardrobe and linen care across the primary Manhattan residence, with seasonal support at the owners’ Hamptons property as required.

SCHEDULE

New York City:  Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Hamptons:  4 days on, 3 days off – schedule coordinated in accordance with the principals’ requirements

Flexibility to support the owners’ additional seasonal residences and travel-related needs is required.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all household laundry and ironing duties to an impeccable standard on a daily basis
• Provide meticulous care for the owners’ fine garments, luxury fabrics, and delicate textiles
• Maintain and update a comprehensive wardrobe inventory system
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all items sent to and received from dry cleaners, specialist repairers, and reweaving services
• Inspect and organize all closets and drawers throughout the residence on a daily basis, including guest rooms in use
• Perform the full range of laundry duties: washing, steaming, mending, and ironing of clothing and household linens; ensuring all items are returned to their designated locations promptly and correctly
• Sort, photograph, and maintain a written inventory of all clothing and linens leaving or entering the household
• Inspect all garments and linens for stains or damage prior to laundering and upon return from external care
• Collaborate with the housekeeping team to assist with packing and unpacking for the owners’ travel
• Manage and restock all laundry supply inventories
• Oversee seasonal wardrobe rotation, including the organized storage of off-season clothing in basement and closets
• Maintain a clean, organized laundry room, including a thorough deep clean of the space and all equipment on a weekly basis
• Assist the House Manager with wardrobe inventory management via FileMaker Pro

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Full-charge laundress experience within a private residence, luxury hotel, or equivalent high-standard environment
• Proven expertise in the care of fine garments, couture, and high-quality household linens
• Familiarity with specialist care protocols for delicate, vintage, and luxury fabrics
• Experience working with or willingness to learn wardrobe inventory systems such as FileMaker Pro
• Exceptional attention to detail and a consistently high personal standard of work
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Professional, discreet, and collaborative team player
• Flexibility to travel seasonally and adapt to the principals’ schedule as required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary range of $110,000 – $125,000, commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided:

Health Insurance:  Full medical, dental, and vision coverage — effective after 90 days

Paid Time Off:  20 days PTO — available after 6 months

Sick Days:  5 sick days per year

Floating Holidays:  4 floating holidays per year

Retirement:  Simple IRA with 3% employer match — effective after 1 year

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