KO706 - Domestic Couple - Upper East Side

British American Household Staffing•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 in a separate apartment. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday, with flexibility to help when needed. 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.

Requirements

Honest, trustworthy, reliable
Hard working - has a good work ethic
Can cook - follow a recipe and prepare simple lunches and dinners
Can read the room and know when to chat and when to quietly work
Team player
At least 8 years of experience as a housekeeper with verifiable references
Experienced with ironing and laundering
Experience in a formal home acting as a professional housekeeper
Cooking experience
Comfortable wearing a uniform, or black pants/white blouse daily
Can speak English well - make or answer calls in the residence if needed
Open communication and professional demeanor while remaining friendly

Nice To Haves

Experience as a live-in housekeeper a huge bonus
Experience in a formal home a huge bonus

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