Live-in Executive Housekeeper Opportunity : Join a Wonderful Couple in the Hamptons, NY, and Palm Beach, FL - OCTOBER START DATE!
Are you a mature, experienced professional with a positive demeanor and a love for dogs ? A wonderful couple, whose base is in Palm Beach, FL, is seeking a dedicated live-in Executive Housekeeper to join their household, splitting time between Palm Beach, FL, and the Hamptons each year.
Details :
- Interviews begin in early October, with a start date in mid-October (earlier for the right fit)
- Flexibility to adjust to the seasonal shifts between the Hamptons, NY (could be an alternate location next year) and Palm Beach, FL
Key Qualities :
- Friendly, welcoming, and hard-working
- Calm, conscientious, and discreet
- Meticulous with high attention to detail
- Proactive and notices when things need to be done without being asked
- Loves dogs (the family has two minimally-shedding Italian Spinones)
Responsibilities :
- Full housekeeping duties , including laundry and ironing (linens included).
- Meal prep and clean-up after meals
- Water and maintain plants
- Pet care : walking, feeding, and staying with the dogs when the couple is out of town
- Help with outdoor cleaning tasks (kitchen, pool house, towels, etc.)
- Manage inventory of food and supplies
- Tackle organizational projects as needed
- Maintain your own living space to a high standard
- Assist when the couple has guests for dinner or visits
- Flexibility - Domestic travel required between Palm Beach, FL, and the Hamptons (location may change depending on where the couple decides to be for the summer / fall).
What We Offer :
- A welcoming and supportive environment with a couple who appreciates hard work and dedication
- A smooth transition, with training provided by their beloved housekeeper of 9 years, who is returning to London in November
If you have a calm energy, a passion for excellence, and are willing to help in any way, this could be the perfect role for you.
Join this loving household and become a trusted member of their team!
Requested Duration : Many Years!
About the Family
Adults : 2
Children : Grown children living out of the home
Dogs : 2 Italian Spinones
Current Staff : Part-time Property Manager in Palm Beach, FL
Home SQFT : Palm Beach, FL - Approx. 7,000 Sq. Ft.; Hamptons is a rental this year so may change next summer.
Position Requirements
Work Hours : - What currently works best for the couple is : M-F, 7 : 30 am to 8 : 00 pm with a 2.5-3 hour break in the middle of the day (i.
e. 12 : 30-3 / 3 : 30), and Saturdays, 8 : 00 to Noon - Family is flexible on the hours but would prefer a 50-55 hour week.
- Languages : Must be able to communicate well in English
- Experience : 05 Years of Experience
- References : Minimum of 2 References
- Background : Background check upon a contingent offer of hire
- Personality Traits : Positive, proactive, hard-working, friendly, discreet, conscientious, responsible, flexible, reliable, welcoming, calm demeanor, exceptional attention to detail, and loves dogs!
Position Compensation
- Salary : $35-40 / hour, DOE, Negotiable for the right candidate
- Living Accommodations : Live-In - Private Bed / Private Bath in both locations
- Vacation : Yes
- Additional Benefits : Paid Federal Holidays