AK075 - Full-Time Housekeeper - Upper East Side, NY

A client located on the Upper East Side of New York City is seeking an experienced Full-Time Housekeeper to start ASAP. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. The client is currently prioritizing live-out candidates, although a live-in arrangement may be considered for the right person if desired.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, polished, and professional housekeeper with a strong background in formal private homes. This role is heavily focused on meticulous housekeeping, fine laundry, ironing, household organization, and maintaining the residence to the highest standards. The client is seeking someone who is proactive, dependable, discreet, and comfortable managing their responsibilities independently.

● Overall cleaning and upkeep of the 3,000 sq. ft. apartment● Daily housekeeping, including vacuuming, dusting, and maintaining all living spaces● Preparing breakfast, coffee, light lunches● Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen● Grocery shopping and household errands● Deep cleaning of bathrooms● Washing, ironing, and changing bed linens● Making beds and maintaining the guest room● Laundry with careful attention to fabric care and washing instructions● Ironing clothing to a high standard● Maintaining organization of the pantry, closets, and storage areas● Household management duties including inventory, stocking household supplies, receiving packages, making returns, and coordinating vendors for repairs when needed● Driving the principal for errands or appointments as needed

● Honest, trustworthy, and dependable● Strong work ethic with a proactive attitude● Excellent housekeeping and organizational skills● Ability to prepare fresh lunches and simple, healthy meals and follow recipes when needed is highly desirable, but cooking is not a requirement● Able to read the room, knowing when to engage and when to work independently● Professional, discreet, and respectful of privacy● Experience working in a formal private residence is highly preferred● Warm, accommodating, and comfortable working independently● Seeking a long-term position Minimum of 8 years of professional housekeeping experience with verifiable references● Extensive experience with fine laundry, ironing, and garment care● Previous experience working in a formal private home● Comfortable wearing a uniform or black pants with a white blouse daily● Strong English communication skills, including answering calls or communicating with vendors when necessary● Professional demeanor with excellent communication skills● Valid driver's license and comfortable driving in New York City● Ability to reliably commute to the Upper East Side