Part-Time Executive Housekeeper – Formal Private Residence

Upper East Side | Fifth Avenue | Manhattan, New York City

Compensation: $65,000 Annually or $55 per Hour
Schedule: Three Days per Week – Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (Flexibility with Days)
Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Residence: Approximately 7,000 Square Feet
Position: Part-Time, Long-Term Opportunity

Position Overview

A wonderful and somewhat unique opportunity is available for an exceptionally experienced, polished, and professional Part-Time Executive Housekeeper to care for an extraordinary formal private residence located on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan's Upper East Side.

The approximately 7,000-square-foot residence is situated within a prestigious, historic landmark cooperative building and is furnished to an exceptional standard. This is a truly formal home, featuring world-class fine furnishings sourced from European palaces, priceless works of art, exquisite antiques, and one-of-a-kind custom pieces. Much of the furniture, decorative finishes, and contents of the residence are irreplaceable, requiring an individual with a sophisticated understanding of traditional housekeeping, proper cleaning techniques, and the care and preservation of extraordinary interiors.

The principals visit New York infrequently, generally once or twice annually. For much of the year, the residence remains unoccupied, allowing the Housekeeper to work independently, maintain the property to an impeccable standard, and ensure that everything is beautifully presented and prepared for the family's arrival.

This is a highly secure, private environment where discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism are essential. A member of the security team will be present while the Housekeeper is working and can assist when appropriate.

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys the art of housekeeping, understands traditional formal service and best practices, takes pride in the smallest details, and appreciates the responsibility of caring for a truly exceptional private residence.

Housekeeping Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the detailed cleaning, presentation, and ongoing upkeep of the residence.

• Daily and seasonal cleaning, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, polishing, and deep cleaning.

• Exceptional care of world-class fine furnishings, European antiques, priceless artwork, delicate surfaces, and one-of-a-kind custom pieces, following established care instructions and protocols.

• Understanding appropriate cleaning products, techniques, and equipment for rare materials, specialty finishes, and irreplaceable furnishings.

• Maintaining bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, closets, drawers, and living areas to the highest formal housekeeping standards.

• Proper care, organization, and rotation of household linens and bedding.

• Maintaining cleaning supplies, household inventories, and storage areas.

• Following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and professional housekeeping best practices.

• Identifying maintenance concerns and communicating clearly with the appropriate household representatives.

• Ensuring the residence remains immaculate, organized, and ready for the principals or their guests at all times.

• Working respectfully alongside the security team while adhering to all household privacy and security procedures.

When the Principals or Guests Are in Residence

On the occasions when the residence is occupied, generally once or twice annually, responsibilities will include:

• Preparing the residence for arrivals and ensuring bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas are beautifully presented.

• Full laundry responsibilities, including appropriate garment care, ironing, pressing, and steaming.

• Changing linens, making beds, and maintaining wardrobes and closets.

• Replenishing toiletries, linens, and household supplies.

• Providing discreet daily housekeeping and evening turndown service when appropriate.

• Maintaining the residence throughout the family's stay and restoring everything to its established standard following departure.

Some flexibility with scheduling may be appreciated when the principals are in residence.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a seasoned private Housekeeper who has a genuine appreciation for formal homes, understands traditional private service, and can confidently maintain a residence of this caliber.

The successful candidate will offer:

• Significant experience working in formal luxury private residences, preferably within UHNW or high-profile households.

• A sophisticated understanding of caring for fine European furniture, antiques, priceless artwork, custom furnishings, and delicate materials.

• Excellent knowledge of professional cleaning methods, appropriate products, equipment, and the preservation of specialty surfaces.

• Experience following established household SOPs and working in environments where exceptional care and attention to detail are essential.

• Strong laundry, linen care, ironing, pressing, and steaming skills.

• An organized, proactive, and self-directed approach to housekeeping.

• A polished, polite, respectful demeanor with clear communication skills.

• Absolute discretion, trustworthiness, and an understanding of professional boundaries.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistent standards without daily supervision.

• Outstanding, recent, and verifiable professional references.

• Willingness and ability to successfully complete a comprehensive criminal background and security screening.

Compensation & Schedule

Compensation: $65,000 annually or $55 per hour, depending on the agreed employment arrangement.

Schedule: Three days per week, ideally Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, although there is flexibility to discuss alternative days.

Hours: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

This is a wonderful, long-term opportunity for an experienced professional who appreciates a consistent part-time schedule, an elegant and formal working environment, and the responsibility of maintaining a truly exceptional Fifth Avenue residence.

To Apply

Please submit your current résumé, relevant private household experience, and professional references. Candidates should be comfortable completing a comprehensive background screening as part of the hiring process.

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