KO672: Part-Time Housekeeper in West Village, Manhattan, NY, U.S.

A busy, kind family is seeking a dynamic, part-time housekeeper for their downtown townhouse. This role will be 3 days per week and would ideally cover one weekend day. The hours would be 8am until 4pm or 9am until 5pm. You will be working along side a high level executive housekeeper. This family is seeking a top-notch candidate with experience managing a busy, high-end home and impeccable organizational skills. 

• Deep cleaning and tidying in conjunction with a Full-time housekeeper
• Creating and maintaining household organization systems
  • Manage weekly house calendar in coordination with employer
• Responsible for executing the cleaning schedule for the house. Beyond cleaning, the principals expect the house to be well-organized, with every cupboard and storage area immaculate. This requires constant review and attention.
  • Home organization: pantry, cabinets, garage, mudroom, closet organization
• laundry, including fine fabrics and linens 
• Personal laundry and wardrobe management
  • The executive housekeeper is responsible for the care and maintenance of the principal's wardrobe, including laundry, dry cleaning, repairs, and closet organization.
• Stock household essentials
  • Inventory and stock all household supplies, from cleaning supplies to toiletries
• Ordering supplies online and using the family calendar is required 
• Event support
  • Liaise with outside catering to host exquisite cocktail and dinner parties.

  • Seasonal & holiday projects

  • Prepare the home for events/guests

• Unpacking the principal’s luggage upon arrival and repacking it for the onward journey. 
• Overseeing all packages that arrive to the home as well as managing items that need to be returned
• Able to run errands as needed

• A trustworthy candidate who is honest, works incredibly hard, is a self-starter, and has high communication skills and intelligence is sought for this role.
• Team player- the family has a solid existing staff structure
• Self-starter who takes initiative 
• Discreet and polished 
• Willing to help in the kitchen as needed
• Kind and joyful presence
• "No job is too big or too small" attitude