A semi-retired professional in TriBeCa is seeking a highly experienced full-time executive housekeeper, starting ASAP. The schedule will typically be 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday, with 1 hour’s paid lunch (i.e. a guaranteed 40 hours per week). Candidates should note that the role will start in a rental (3,300 square feet), but the client is in the process of renovating her primary residence, which is a much larger property (6,400 square feet). All staff will be based out of this residence by the last quarter of 2025.

Cleaning

• Daily clean and maintain all areas of the home, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and living spaces and terraces.
• Laundry: Manage laundry tasks, including washing, drying, folding, and ironing clothes and linens. Manage Dry Cleaning with multiple vendors.
• Organization: Keep household items organized and declutter spaces as needed.
• Supplies Management: Monitor and restock cleaning supplies and household essentials.
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Pet Care Responsibilities

• Dog Care: Provide daily care for two to three dogs, including feeding, grooming, and administering medication if needed. Occasionally assisting with walking them when needed.
• Exercise & Playtime: Engage with the dogs through walks, playtime, and socialization to ensure their well-being.
• Cleaning Up: Maintain cleanliness in dog areas, general apartment, including regular cleaning of wee pads, pet bedding and toys.
• Assisting Executive Assistant with the ordering of groceries, monitoring and restocking of all pet supplies on weekly and monthly basis.

Light Cooking

• Daily preparation of Primary’s daily breakfast
• Meal Preparation: Prepare simple meals or snacks as requested; follow basic recipes or dietary preferences. Assisting Part-time Chef.
• Preparation of dogs' meals twice a day – strictly following Primary’s instructions, my include administration of medications on occasion.
• Preparing dogs' fresh boiled vegetables for weekends.
• Kitchen maintenance: Keep the kitchen clean and organized; assist with meal cleanup after cooking.
• Assisting part-time Chef / Executive Assistant with the ordering of groceries, monitoring and restocking of kitchen supplies and groceries.

Managing Housekeeping Department

• In December 2025 the Primary will return to her permanent renovated apartment and an additional junior housekeeper will join the team.
• Full responsibility for managing this member of staff – training, allocation of duties, scheduling performance and attendance monitoring.
• Full responsibility for managing of any other potential part-time junior staff with cleaning responsibilities – training, allocation of duties, scheduling
• performance and attendance monitoring.

Other

• Minimum national and international travel with Primary may be required.

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized home while also caring for the Principal’s two beloved Havanese dogs.
• The position involves light cooking (there will also be a part-time Chef) and requires a proactive individual who takes pride in their work and can manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, hard-working, self-motivated, flexible, empathetic, enjoy working with dogs and enjoy cleaning and organizing.
• This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a smaller, quieter household setting. It offers a unique blend of responsibilities and the chance to engage in diverse projects.
• Previous experience in housekeeping or domestic work is preferred. Minimum 5 Years as a Senior Housekeeper.
• Pet-Friendly: Must have a genuine love for dogs and experience caring for them.
• Organizational skills: Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Communication skills: Good communication skills to understand household needs and preferences.
• Trustworthy & reliable: Must have a strong sense of responsibility and integrity.

• US passport, Green Card or EAC
• Available to start ASAP
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in a similar capacity in a high-end home
• Minimum High School Graduate and completely Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Ability to use basic computer functions. Apple iPhone, Calendee App, What’s App, Messages.
• Willingness do learn how to use database systems for Internal Communication and Home Inventory Control (Family Wall, Sortly, My Wardrobe, Your Wardrobe etc) - hardware, software, and In-house training provided.
• Effective communication skills: verbal, written and listening.
• Adaptability: being open to change and open to innovative ideas and problem-solving skills.
• Time management: Prioritizing tasks, managing deadlines whilst also balancing household staff team responsibilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with an eye for datail.
• Must love taking care of dogs
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and creative problem solver.
• Empathy: able to stay calm and collected in high pressure situations – especially medical emergencies.
• Understand the principle of trauma informed care such as empathy, care, and respect.
• It is especially important candidates have some understanding of how cultural variations impact trauma and stress responses.
• Individuals must understand that they should be looking to foster a committed and safe, supportive environment for all team members, ensuring they respect and value cultural collaboration and communication and mutual support.
• Professional demeanor and the ability to discretely deal with confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, and Excel), Mac.
• Some experience with database entry systems. In-House training provided for our systems used: Sortly, My Wardrobe, Family Wall, What’s App, Messages, Drop Box, Dog Note,
• High-end luxury items supervision, catalog, and storage.

• $45-$55/hr DOE + health Insurance (with added dental and vision)