Society Staffing
Newport, Rhode Island
May 01, 2024
Full time
Housekeeper , Full-time ( Formal Residence ) Division: Domestic Hospitality Ref ID: R Location: Newport, RI 02840 Salary: $ 40 - $ 45 per hour Schedule: Monday - Friday Must be able to work weekends when principals reside primarily in the summer. Hours: 8 am - 5 pm or 11 am - 8 pm (Schedule can be flexible) Benefits: Full benefits package available (Health benefits package 2 weeks paid vacation sick/personal days discretionary bonuses based on performance. Job Summary: A UHNW private family seeks to hire an experienced and detailed Housekeeper to join a household team to support with the cleaning and organizing of their private estate in Newport, RI. The ideal candidate must be an extremely detailed individual with experience doing museum-quality cleaning and working with art, antiques, and expensive furnishings. The hired housekeeper must be comfortable working as part of a team of housekeepers and other household staff. This is a year-round opportunity with a lot of growth and longevity with the family! Responsibilities: Full-charge Museum quality housekeeping responsibilities Care and maintenance of art, antiques, and expensive furnishings and decorations Dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning all surfaces Overseeing general support with laundry and organizing closets Detailed ironing (principal's clothes, shirts, and linens) Deep cleaning and organizing bathrooms Must be comfortable working around dogs (no pet care required) Occasionally assisting the chef with preparing food and vegetables, etc. Must be able to work as part of a team of housekeepers Providing excellent service to principals and guests Requirements: Minimum 5 years of related work experience in a Private Residence Utmost sense of confidentiality and discretion Excellent references from current and previous employers Strong communication skills, both written and verbal (English) Professional, polished, and poised at all times Hands-on with a good attitude, high energy, strong work ethic and attention to detail Exceptional organizational and time-management skills Flexibility in schedule with availability to work overtime and weekends as needed Valid US work authorization Valid Driver's license SOCIETY STAFFING 379 West Broadway, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10012 Agency DCA License