A busy and loving family in Tribeca, NY is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to join their team as a housekeeper/house manager ASAP. The general schedule is Monday through Friday, 10am-7pm. The family has 3 children, who have their own nanny, but asks that the candidate be comfortable stepping in to help with the children when/if needed. The most important requirement for this role is meticulous attention to detail and exceptional communication skills, paired with the ability to follow and execute precise, detailed instructions consistently. The ideal candidate will thrive in a structured, high-standard environment, ensuring every aspect of the household is maintained to perfection while proactively supporting the family’s needs.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Home Maintenance

• Take full-charge responsibility for the cleanliness and upkeep of the entire home, including all bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks: dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, removing trash
• Conduct deep cleaning: scrubbing showers/toilets, cleaning window ledges, removing cobwebs, and maintaining overall hygiene standards
• Make and refresh beds daily; change linens regularly
• Organize and maintain closets, pantries, storage spaces; perform seasonal clean-ups

Laundry & Garment Care

• Manage laundry: washing, folding, ironing, and organizing clothing and linens
• Handle delicate fabrics with care; identify items needing dry cleaning or special treatment
• Use safe, organic stain removal techniques
• Drop off/retrieve dry cleaning; coordinate delivery and put away items properly

Cooking & Kitchen Support

• Prepare light, gluten-free family-style meals as requested
• Follow detailed recipes and suggest new dishes aligned with dietary restrictions
• Create weekly menus; take initiative with meal planning and preparation
• Maintain fridge cleanliness and food freshness
• Wash dishes, order groceries, unpack and organize kitchen items

Household Management & Inventory

• Maintain and replenish household supplies promptly, liaise with other staff to coordinate
  
• Track and manage household inventory; place and monitor Amazon/online orders
• Label and drop off return packages at UPS, USPS, or FedEx
• Follow and maintain household systems, preferences, and organization standards
• Coordinate all deliveries, shipments, and supplies

Vendor & Property Coordination

• Liaise with the family's executive assistant and other staff, vendors, and service providers (landscapers, electricians, irrigation, etc.)
• Schedule and oversee maintenance and necessary repairs

Travel & Packing Support

• Pack and unpack for domestic and international travel for all household members
• Organize travel-related items to ensure all essentials are included
• Drive rental car when traveling (assist with drop-offs/pick-ups abroad, e.g., Ibiza)

Childcare & Family Assistance

• Serve as backup childcare when needed
• Assist with childcare support alongside parents and the primary nanny
• Flexibly manage children’s schedules, pick-ups, and drop-offs during travel or unique circumstances

• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow precise, written and verbal instructions without deviation
• Exceptional communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Prior full-time private household experience
• Discretion, reliability, and a high sense of responsibility
• Valid driver’s license; comfortable driving domestically and internationally
• Valid Passport
• Experience working around children and offering occasional childcare support
• Strong cooking skills (gluten-free or allergy-conscious preferred)
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, family-focused environment
• Legal to work in the US

• Salary is based on experience, and starts at $120k
• Standard benefits are offered