Overview:
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
Responsibilities:
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
Qualifications:
- 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
Requirements:
- 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)
Salary and Benefits:
- $90,000-$130,000
- 10 PTO days
- 3–5 sick days
- Health insurance stipend
- Warm, respectful, long-term employers who value loyalty and professionalism