Job Title: Housekeeper / Cook
Location: Upper East Side, NYC
Compensation: $50–$60+/hour DOE
Overview:
Seeking an experienced Housekeeper/Cook for a private household based in the Upper East Side, NYC. The family maintains a structured, well-run household. The home is approximately 4,200 sq. ft. (4 bedrooms), with a focus on cleanliness, organization, and simple, healthy meals.
Responsibilities:
- Full housekeeping, deep cleaning, and daily upkeep
- Laundry, ironing, steaming, and wardrobe organization
- Unpacking luggage and managing dry cleaning
- Maintaining an organized and presentable home at all times
- Light tidying during the day when family is home
- Grocery organization and basic household stocking
- Prepare and cook simple, healthy dinners for 2–3 people (occasionally up to 6)
- Walk a mini labradoodle 2–3 times per shift; during summer and select periods, care for an additional small dog on the same schedule
Ideal Candidate:
- Experienced private housekeeper with cooking ability
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Comfortable in a structured, high-standard household
- Discreet, reliable, and able to work independently
- Flexible and adaptable to changing household needs and family schedule
- Knowledgeable in the care of upscale homes, including high-end garments, specialty fabrics, and non-traditional carpeting
- Comfortable with dogs and daily pet care responsibilities
- UHNW household experience preferred