Domestic Couple Needed
A retired client located in the Upper East Side of NYC is seeking a full-time, live-in domestic couple to start ASAP. Housing will be provided for the couple either in the home or nearby. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm, for 40 hours per week guaranteed. The client is seeking an experienced, professional, and formal duo with experience in housekeeping, cooking, maintenance, and driving to assist her in maintaining her home and life. Must have experience in a formal home or relevant training. She is open to relocating candidates for the right fit.
Responsibilities
- Overall cleaning of the 2800 sq ft apartment
- Vacuuming / dusting
- Cleaning kitchen
- Grocery shopping
- Deep-cleaning bathrooms
- Washing and ironing linens
- Making beds
- Laundry with particular attention to washing instructions
- Ironing clothing
- Meal preparation and light cooking for lunch and dinners
- Maintaining organization of pantry and closets
- Occasional light home-maintenance tasks, or sourcing vendors for repairs
- Driving the principal when needed
- House management : inventory, stocking house supplies, bringing in packages and making returns, light errands when needed
Qualifications
Honest, trustworthy, reliableHard working - has a good work ethicCan cook - follow a recipe and prepare simple lunches and dinnersCan read the room and know when to chat and when to quietly workTeam playerExperience as a live-in housekeeper a huge bonusExperience in a formal home a huge bonusRequirements
At least 8 years of experience as a housekeeper with verifiable referencesExperienced with ironing and launderingExperience in a formal home acting as a professional housekeeperCooking experienceComfortable wearing a uniform, or black pants / white blouse dailyCan speak English well - make or answer calls in the residence if neededOpen communication and professional demeanor while remaining friendlySalary and Benefits
Compensation for the role depends on experience- it starts at $125k+ and is flexible for the right fitStandard benefits offered - 2 weeks paid vacation, 4 sick days, federal holidays, overtime paid at time and a halfHousing will be provided in residence or close by