Job Description

A busy household in the West Village, NYC, is seeking a valet/houseman to help the principal with his morning start and routines.  This is a rare long-term opportunity to join a household that takes pride in maintaining an exceptional private residence.  The main residence is in NYC, and there is a second home in CA.  The role does not require travel.  The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, from about 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.  The position is ready to hire and seeks longevity.

Responsibilities

• Valet/Houseman duties for starting the principal's day
• Preparing clothing and wardrobe daily
• Preparing a bathrobe and slippers and setting up the shower routine
• Maintaining the highest personal standards for yourself
• Occasionally preparing a light breakfast and supporting the private chef
• Maintaining household supplies
• Packing and unpacking luggage for travel
• Coordinating dry cleaning and tailoring
• Maintaining the principal's wardrobe
• Preparing the residence before and after travel
• Anticipating the principal's daily needs with minimal direction
• Coordinating qualified service providers' appointments
• Hospitality-minded professional who understands that while the schedule is generally Monday through Friday, private households occasionally require flexibility to accommodate the principal's schedule, travel, guests, entertaining, and special events.

Requirements

• Must be legal to work in the US
• A calm, positive demeanor with the ability to adapt as household priorities evolve
• Extensive experience working in high-end, luxury private residences
• Exceptional valet and houseman-related skills
• Expert wardrobe and fine fabric care
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to anticipate principal's needs and solve problems independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort using smartphones, tablets, calendars, and household management software
• Experience working with high-profile, public-facing, or ultra-high-net-worth principals preferred
• Absolute discretion, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality
• Flexible availability, with the ability to adjust hours as needed to accommodate the principal's schedule, guests, entertaining, travel, and special events
• Experience working in technologically sophisticated homes is highly desirable.
• Candidates should be comfortable operating:
  • Crestron and Lutron home automation systems
  • Lutron smart lighting and automated shade controls
  • Whole-home audio, video, and entertainment systems, including Apple TV, AirPlay, distributed speaker systems, and integrated AV controls
  • Premium residential appliances, including Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Gaggenau, and similar luxury brands

Salary and Benefits

The family is offering a competitive salary of $60/hr+, depending on experience, with a full, comprehensive benefits package.