Executive Housekeeper Private Manhattan Residence Full-Time, Live-out A private Manhattan household seeks an experienced Executive Housekeeper to take full ownership of a modern, approximately 7,000-square-foot, single-level residence. This hands-on role is ideal for a polished private-service professional who combines meticulous housekeeping with sound household oversight, initiative, discretion, and a calm, collaborative approach. Responsibilities Maintain the residence to exceptional standards of cleanliness, organization, and presentation. Provide expert care for fine finishes and specialty surfaces, including wood, marble, glass, and delicate decorative pieces. Manage household laundry, linens, garment care, and weekly dry-cleaning services. Create and maintain efficient housekeeping schedules, including servicing private work areas at appropriate times. Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, specialty vendors, and annual refinishing needs. Coordinate professionally with the part-time housekeeper, chef, pet-care providers, building maintenance, security, and other vendors. Coordinate care for one large senior dog; grooming, veterinary appointments, health monitoring, and coordination with pet-care professionals. Help organize and monitor specialty household assets, including a substantial wine collection. Anticipate needs, resolve issues independently, and present clear options to the principals when decisions are required. Support the continued development of household procedures and vendor records. Qualifications Substantial Executive Housekeeper experience in a luxury private residence Strong knowledge of detailed housekeeping, fine-surface care, laundry, and wardrobe management. Highly organized, proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working with minimal supervision. Calm and composed under pressure, with high emotional intelligence and a respectful, non-confrontational style. Concise, precise communicator who provides timely updates without unnecessary escalation. Collaborative team player who works effectively with household staff, building teams, vendors, and diverse personalities. Discreet, trustworthy, detail-oriented. Comfortable working in a home with a medium to large dog. Excellent, verifiable references.

Schedule:

Full-time, live-out position.

Preferred hours:

10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. A 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. schedule may be considered. Schedule may be either Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday To provide full weekend coverage alongside another team member. Evening requests are very rare as the family uses caterers when they entertain. Travel is not required. Compensation & Benefits Compensation of approximately $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience If you require more than $120,000 please explain during the interview Paid time off and a healthcare stipend are offered. #indmps

Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America's leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidates as well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements. Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.