Job Description

Live-in Executive Housekeeper Opportunity: Join a Wonderful Couple in the Hamptons, NY, and Palm Beach, FL - OCTOBER START DATE!

Are you a mature, experienced professional with a positive demeanor and a love for dogs ? A wonderful couple, whose base is in Palm Beach, FL, is seeking a dedicated live-in Executive Housekeeper to join their household, splitting time between Palm Beach, FL, and the Hamptons each year.

Details:

• Interviews begin in early October, with a start date in mid-October (earlier for the right fit)
• Flexibility to adjust to the seasonal shifts between the Hamptons, NY (could be an alternate location next year) and Palm Beach, FL

Key Qualities:

• Friendly, welcoming, and hard-working
• Calm, conscientious, and discreet
• Meticulous with high attention to detail
• Proactive and notices when things need to be done without being asked
• Loves dogs (the family has two minimally-shedding Italian Spinones)

Responsibilities:

• Full housekeeping duties , including laundry and ironing (linens included).
• Meal prep and clean-up after meals
• Water and maintain plants
• Pet care: walking, feeding, and staying with the dogs when the couple is out of town
• Help with outdoor cleaning tasks (kitchen, pool house, towels, etc.)
• Manage inventory of food and supplies
• Tackle organizational projects as needed
• Maintain your own living space to a high standard
• Assist when the couple has guests for dinner or visits
• Flexibility - Domestic travel required between Palm Beach, FL, and the Hamptons (location may change depending on where the couple decides to be for the summer/fall).

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive environment with a couple who appreciates hard work and dedication
• A smooth transition, with training provided by their beloved housekeeper of 9 years, who is returning to London in November

If you have a calm energy, a passion for excellence, and are willing to help in any way, this could be the perfect role for you. Join this loving household and become a trusted member of their team!

Requested Duration: Many Years!

Adults: 2
Children: Grown children living out of the home
Dogs: 2 Italian Spinones
Current Staff: Part-time Property Manager in Palm Beach, FL
Home SQFT: Palm Beach, FL - Approx. 7,000 Sq. Ft.; Hamptons is a rental this year so may change next summer. 

• Work Hours: - What currently works best for the couple is: M-F, 7:30 am to 8:00 pm with a 2.5-3 hour break in the middle of the day (i.e. 12:30-3/3:30), and Saturdays, 8:00 to Noon - Family is flexible on the hours but would prefer a 50-55 hour week. 
• Languages: Must be able to communicate well in English
• Experience: 05 Years of Experience
• References: Minimum of 2 References
• Background: Background check upon a contingent offer of hire
• Personality Traits: Positive, proactive, hard-working, friendly, discreet, conscientious, responsible, flexible, reliable, welcoming, calm demeanor, exceptional attention to detail, and loves dogs! 

• Salary: $35-40/hour, DOE, Negotiable for the right candidate
• Living Accommodations: Live-In - Private Bed/Private Bath in both locations
• Vacation: Yes
• Additional Benefits: Paid Federal Holidays

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