KC048 - Executive Housekeeper - Sag Harbor, NY at British American Household Staffing

A lovely and warm family of four in Sag Harbor, NY is seeking a full-time Executive Housekeeper to take exceptional care of their home. The family values professionalism, attention to detail, and long-term commitment, and hopes to find someone who takes genuine pride in their work and in maintaining a beautiful, well-run household.

This role is ideal for a highly experienced, self-starting housekeeper who is warm, caring, and respectful of boundaries, while also being a proactive team player. The right candidate will love animals, enjoy working in a family setting, and feel comfortable balancing day-to-day housekeeping with higher-level household management.

Schedule

• Full-time, ~40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday; core hours flexible between 9am – 5pm, depending on family’s schedule and privacy needs
• Occasional flexibility required for family events and entertaining
• Live-out preferred; housing assistance may be provided for the right candidate

Housekeeping 

• Maintain a 7,000 sq. ft. home to the highest standard
• Deep cleaning and daily upkeep of all rooms, surfaces, and finishes (including porcelain floors, specialty woods, and delicate rugs)
• Launder and care for clothing and linens, including fine fabrics; ironing as needed
• Maintain and organize closets, bathrooms, and storage areas
• Set formal tables for entertaining and support with household events as needed

Household Management

• Maintain household inventory and restock supplies
• Track and coordinate minor household maintenance (e.g., replacing lightbulbs, forwarding mail, closing/opening house during travel)
• Support pet care (family has one small dog and one cat)
• Assist with errands such as grocery shopping or dry cleaning when needed
• Communicate with handyman, builders, and other staff to ensure smooth coordination
• Maintain household aesthetics with a keen eye for detail

• Proven ability to care for fine furnishings, delicate surfaces, and luxury clothing
• High attention to detail and pride in maintaining a beautiful home
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to respect the family’s privacy while parents work from home
• Highly reliable, punctual, and self-directed
• Animal lover, comfortable caring for pets
• Local candidates preferred

Additional Qualities

• Warm, friendly, and caring with a professional demeanor
• Mature and experienced
• Respectful of boundaries and privacy; quiet and discreet while working
• Team-oriented and flexible — able to collaborate with nanny, assistant, and handyman
• High emotional intelligence; able to navigate a household with grace and professionalism

• 8+ years of full-time housekeeping or executive housekeeper experience in private homes
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license; own car preferred (family car available as needed)

• $90,000-$130,000
• 10 PTO days 
• 3–5 sick days
• Health insurance stipend
• Warm, respectful, long-term employers who value loyalty and professionalism