Southampton Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Private Southampton family seeks an energetic and experienced full-time year-round Housekeeper to join their housekeeping team. The schedule consists of a 5-day work week with 2 consecutive days off. Overriding flexibility and weekend availability are a must! Responsibilities include deep/detailed cleaning, organizing, laundry/ironing, wardrobe maintenance, as well as experience with formal table service. The ideal candidate is hospitality-driven and meticulous with excellent time management skills. Working with integrity and discretion are strong requirements of this position, as well as a team-player mentality. Amazing benefits!

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Execute housekeeping duties including deep cleaning, organizing, cleaning inventories, and upkeep of the residence as well as seasonal and scheduled tasks to the highest standards
• Maintain cleanliness of both interior and exterior areas including upkeep of indoor and outdoor furniture and guest quarters
• Thorough cleaning included but not limited to sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpets and rugs, cleaning all surfaces, and removing spider webs
• Detailed care for fine furnishings, art, accessories, fine China, crystal, and silver as requested/directed with appropriate cleaning products
• Maintain and inventory personal and household supplies such as toiletries, pantry and refrigerator items as directed
• Laundry including hand washing, dry cleaning management, minor repairs, and ironing
• Monitor fridge and pantry items, organize food and dispose of expired products
• Replenish personal care items as needed
• Organize closets, wardrobe, storage, etc. as needed
• Run errands
• Assist with guests' arrival, guests' care, and guests' departures as needed
• Assist with special projects and events as needed
• Maintain household inventories and communicate the need for items' replacement
• Additional Housekeeper responsibilities and duties as needed and requested by the Estate Manager, senior staff, and principals

Requirements:

• Strong command of English language; outstanding communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent references required from both current and previous employers
• Minimum 2 – 5 years of experience working in a private home
• Ability to successfully complete daily tasks independently and work well in a small team
• Thorough knowledge of deep household cleaning, laundry, ironing, organization, fine arts, and antiques
• Poised and professional in both mindset and manner
• Energetic and positive attitude; outgoing and hands-on where no task is too big or too small
• Excellent organization skills and dedication to responsibilities
• Pro-active self-starter who is adaptable within the role, punctual, reliable, and courteous
• Works with the utmost discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Flexibility in scheduling with the willingness to work additional days and hours if needed
• Legally able to work in the United States