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A couple, in Saddle River, NJ, needs to hire a Full-Time, Live-In Houseman to care for their museum-like home. Responsibilities include: Daily cleaning and organizing, caring for fine marble, antiques, fine furnishings, etc., changing bed sheets, doing the laundry, changing lightbulbs and other ad hoc projects as they arise. The ideal candidate will be energetic, focused, clean-cut, fluent in English, and possess a good attitude. With one of the principals being immunocompromised,  the couple is seeking candidates who are particularly mindful of health, wellness, and safety, The schedule is 5 days a week, 8-10 hours per day. Live-in accommodations will be provided. Salary: $125K with a possible health insurance stipend. Immediate start!

A family of three with homes on the Upper East Side and in the Hamptons, needs to hire an experienced, formally trained Housekeeper/Laundress to oversee the care and maintenance of their multi-level Upper East Side residence and large summer home in the Hamptons. Responsibilities include: detailed housekeeping, caring for all surfaces and finishes, and providing exceptional laundry care, including washing, ironing, steaming, wardrobe maintenance, packing, unpacking, and clothing inventory. Additional duties include: light meal preparation, table service, assisting the Chef as needed, overseeing household vendors and service providers, purchasing and maintaining household supplies, and ensuring the home is always guest-ready, including accommodating last-minute requests and schedule changes. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently while coordinating closely with the family office, as the principals are in residence for less than half of the year. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 9-5 with flexibility required when the family is in residence. During the summer months, living in at the family’s Hamptons home is required. Salary range: $40-$50 per hour plus health insurance. Immediate start!

A family, on the Upper West Side, needs to hire a highly experienced Housekeeper/Cook. Exceptional laundry skills are essential. Responsibilities include: meticulous care of delicate fabrics, designer clothing, and fine linens, including washing, ironing, steaming, and wardrobe care. The ideal candidate understands garment care instructions and pays close attention to every detail. Other responsibilities include vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, organizing storage areas, and replenishing household supplies. Cooking is a plus (the emphasis is not on cooking but welcome if candidates have such skill). Candidates should have experience caring for high-end furnishings, delicate surfaces, and works of art. Cooking is a plus. Schedule is: Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Salary range: $45–$55 per hour. Immediate start.

A family of four, in Cobble Hill, needs to hire a team-spirited Housekeeper/Nanny who can work harmoniously with the family’s existing Housekeeper at a four-story brownstone. Responsibilities include: cleaning and organizing the home, laundry and ironing, school pick in Manhattan and escorting the children to after-school activities, grocery shopping, assisting with meal prep, and supervising the children in parents’ absence. The ideal candidate must speak English fluently and communicate effortlessly with the children, coworkers and principals. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3pm – 8pm and Saturday from 9am – 2pm. Salary range: $40-45/hour. November start!

A family of five, in Brooklyn, needs to hire a detail oriented Housekeeper to maintain of a 5-story brownstone with an elevator. Responsibilities include: deep cleaning, organization of storage areas, laundry, ironing, changing linens, making beds, overseeing service providers, scheduling repairs as needed, replenishing household supplies, and other ad hoc duties. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable in the special care of high-end furnishings, delicate surfaces, and fine linens and clothing. Must have a good command of English, be a great communicator and provide occasional backup childcare or school pickup when needed, as well as light dog care. All candidates must be proactive caring for the home and react quickly to any emergencies (leaks etc.)The schedule is: 8-30AM-4:30PM (Monday-Friday) with flexibility on schedule for the candidate if necessary. Salary range: $55-60/hour and fully covered health insurance. Immediate start.

A busy family of five, on the Upper West Side, needs to hire a warm, energetic, and adaptable Housekeeper/ Cook. Primary responsibilities include: maintaining the family’s home through deep cleaning and daily upkeep, family laundry, maintaining overall household organization, as well as organization for storage spaces (closets, drawers, pantry, fridge, etc.), packing/ unpacking for travel, household errands & shopping (including on-line ordering), overseeing deliveries, assisting with pet care for the family’s dog, and tag-teaming with parents and additional staff on simple cooking (especially for the children).  This is not primarily a childcare role, though occasional backup coverage is needed for sick days, days off from school, or overnight when parents travel. The general schedule is Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, for a guaranteed 40-hour workweek. Flexibility is required for occasional weekend coverage, overnight care when the parents travel, and accompanying the family on occasional trips. Salary range: $30-45/hr. DOE, plus a contribution toward health insurance. Immediate start.

A Gentlelady, in Greenwich, CT, needs to hire an experienced, detail oriented Full Time Live Out Housekeeper to care for a 7 bedroom, 7 bathroom residence. Responsibilities include: detailed housekeeping  and daily upkeep, sanitizing kitchens and bathrooms, making beds and changing linens, laundry, ironing and steaming clothing, organizing closets and household spaces, maintaining guest rooms, caring for fine furnishings and finishes, keeping the home neat and orderly, monitoring household supplies and assisting with seasonal and deep cleaning projects as needed. The ideal candidate will have a history of private household experience, excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to work independently. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Salary: $45 per hour and a monthly medical insurance stipend. Immediate start.

A family, on the Upper West Side, needs to hire an experienced Housekeeper. Responsibilities include: detailed cleaning, household organization, laundry and ironing, wardrobe organization and sorting dry-cleaning, household supply inventory, errands, and occasional serving/private party assistance. Must have experience in maintaining high-end furnishings, fine linens, delicate fabrics, antiques, and silver.  Must be child and pet friendly and willing to provide back-up pet care as needed. Periodic domestic travel to other properties will be required, as well as working harmoniously with other staff in a team-spirited and collaborative manner.  The schedule is: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM with flexibility. Salary range: $40-45/hour plus health insurance, paid time off, and a matching 401K upon eligibility.  Immediate start.

A couple, in  the Lincoln Square area, needs to hire an experienced and highly discreet Full-Time, Live-In Housekeeper/Cook. The residence is occupied intermittently throughout the year, so the ideal candidate must be comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the home during quieter periods, while remaining flexible, hands-on, and service-oriented when the family or guests are in residence. Responsibilities include: general housekeeping, laundry, ironing, and care of clothing and linens, wardrobe management; packing and unpacking, preparing bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas ahead of arrivals,  maintaining household supplies; grocery and household shopping, simple, high-quality meal preparation, table setting and service; guest service and identifying and reporting maintenance issues or other matters requiring attention. This is a 40-hour-per-week position, with flexibility in how hours are distributed when the residence is unoccupied. When the family or guests are in residence, greater flexibility will be required and hours may be adjusted to accommodate the needs of the household, with advance notice provided whenever possible. The successful candidate will have prior experience in a high-end private household, excellent housekeeping, laundry, ironing, and wardrobe-management skills, strong organizational abilities, impeccable attention to detail and the ability to work proactively and independently without constant direction. The family is also open to a hybrid role and will hire someone live-out when the family is not in residence and live-in when the family is in residence. Live-in accommodations will be provided Salary range: $90K – 100K  plus a health insurance stipend. Immediate start

A formal household, with homes on the Upper East side and in the Hamptons, needs to hire an experienced, polished, and highly hands-on Executive Housekeeper/ Assistant House Manager to support their primarily Manhattan-based household, with seasonal support at their Southampton residence. Responsibilities include: maintaining the family’s standards of cleanliness and presentation across both residences, pet care for two small dogs. In Manhattan, the focus will be on oversight and coordination, including managing supplies and inventories, household organization, guest readiness, and coordinating with existing staff and vendors. In Southampton, responsibilities will be more hands-on and include heavier cleaning, laundry, linens, wardrobe care, and ensuring the residence is fully prepared for the family and guests. The family employs a chef who works full-time during peak seasons, though this role will occasionally assist with light weekday meal preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned private-service professional whose background is firmly rooted in high-end housekeeping and household presentation, but who also brings broader household management experience and the ability to take ownership of day-to-day household needs. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a larger household team. A valid driver’s license is required, and prior experience working in a formal Manhattan household is a must. Coverage rotates among team members and includes alternating weekend coverage, such as Thursday through Sunday. Applicants should expect to work five days per week, approximately 10–12+ hours per day depending on the season and activity level of the residence. This position is live-out while in Manhattan but requires the flexibility to live in while working in Southampton. Salary range: $120,000–$160,000+ base range, plus benefits. Immediate start.