Job Description

Job Title: Housekeeper / Cook

Location: Upper East Side, NYC

Compensation: $50–$60+/hour DOE

Seeking an experienced Housekeeper/Cook for a private household based in the Upper East Side, NYC. The family maintains a structured, well-run household. The home is approximately 4,200 sq. ft. (4 bedrooms), with a focus on cleanliness, organization, and simple, healthy meals.

Responsibilities:

• Full housekeeping, deep cleaning, and daily upkeep
• Laundry, ironing, steaming, and wardrobe organization
• Unpacking luggage and managing dry cleaning
• Maintaining an organized and presentable home at all times
• Light tidying during the day when family is home
• Grocery organization and basic household stocking
• Prepare and cook simple, healthy dinners for 2–3 people (occasionally up to 6)
• Walk a mini labradoodle 2–3 times per shift; during summer and select periods, care for an additional small dog on the same schedule

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced private housekeeper with cooking ability
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Comfortable in a structured, high-standard household
• Discreet, reliable, and able to work independently
• Flexible and adaptable to changing household needs and family schedule
• Knowledgeable in the care of upscale homes, including high-end garments, specialty fabrics, and non-traditional carpeting
• Comfortable with dogs and daily pet care responsibilities
• UHNW household experience preferred