Housekeeper - Southampton, NY

Location: Southampton, NY and New York City
Schedule: 40 hours per week from June-Nov. Flexible Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional weekend coverage as needed and advance notice provided. During the four months the client is in Florida (Dec–May), the role will transition to part-time in New York.
Compensation: $50-$55/hour
Transportation: For candidates commuting from outside the Hamptons, the client will cover Hampton Jitney transportation costs to the New York City apartment, as applicable.
 

Responsibilities

• Maintain the home to a consistently high standard of cleanliness, presentation, and organization

• Perform thorough daily housekeeping, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and common areas

• Manage laundry and linens, including washing, folding, ironing, and proper organization

• Keep closets, drawers, and household spaces neat and organized

• Assist with changing linens and preparing bedrooms and guest spaces

• Monitor household supplies and communicate when cleaning products or other essentials need to be replenished

• Help with occasional deep-cleaning projects and seasonal household tasks

• Maintain a polished, guest-ready home and proactively identify areas that need attention

• Provide weekly support at the client’s New York City residence, which is currently under construction through May 2027

• Work comfortably and respectfully around the family’s three Labradoodles

• Provide overnight care for the dogs at the residence when the Principal is traveling

• Take initiative and independently manage household responsibilities while maintaining the highest level of discretion and privacy

• Build a long-term relationship with the Principal, with the opportunity for the role and responsibilities to evolve over time

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience working in a similar private-household or luxury residential housekeeping role

• Must be a U.S. citizen with excellent English communication skills.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

• Strong attention to detail and consistently high standards of cleanliness

• Warm, discreet, dependable, and professional

• Comfortable working around dogs

• Able to work independently and take initiative

• Flexible and willing to assist with additional hours when needed

• Comfortable adapting to changing household needs, travel schedules, and guest activity

• Interested in a long-term position and growing with the Principal as the role evolves