British American Household Staffing

ME334 - Temporary Part-Time Housekeeper - Upper West Side

British American Household Staffing  •  $45/hr  •  New York (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

A warm and respectful family on the Upper West Side is seeking an experienced temporary housekeeper to provide coverage while their longtime housekeeper travels abroad this summer. Their current housekeeper has been with the family successfully and is described as exceptionally hardworking, detail-oriented, and caring. The family is hoping to find someone with a similar level of professionalism and expertise for a six-week assignment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience caring for high-end homes and be highly knowledgeable about fine finishes, including delicate dark wood floors, marble surfaces, and polished nickel fixtures. The family values meticulous attention to detail and careful cleaning practices over speed.

Schedule

  • Start Date: July 20, 2026
  • End Date: August 28, 2026
  • Days: 1 day per week (Thursday or Friday preferred)
  • Possible Schedule Adjustment: Open to 2 shorter days per week if needed to secure the right candidate
  • Hours: Flexible; approximately 8 hours per day
  • Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan
  • Term: Temporary (approximately 6 weeks)

Responsibilities

  • Deep and maintenance cleaning of a 2,900 sq. ft. apartment
  • Care for fine finishes, including:
    • Dark hardwood floors
    • Marble countertops and showers
    • Polished nickel fixtures
  • Laundry, including linens and bedding
  • Dishes and kitchen upkeep
  • Steaming and ironing dress shirts
  • General organization and tidying

Qualifications

  • Significant experience working in luxury private homes
  • Strong understanding of appropriate cleaning products and methods for delicate surfaces
  • Detail-oriented and exceptionally careful
  • Comfortable working independently
  • Professional, trustworthy, and discreet
  • Excellent references

Requirements

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Able to commit to the full six-week assignment
  • Non-smoker
  • Strong communication skills
  • Comfortable working in a home that is partially occupied during service days

Salary and Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: Up to $45/hour DOE
  • Guaranteed hours each scheduled day
British American Household Staffing

About British American Household Staffing

British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. We offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of client’s staff needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates of the highest caliber. Our ambition is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction.

We provide experienced, qualified and formally trained household staff, including Nannies, Governesses, Butlers, Newborn Care Specialists, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Household/Estate Managers and Chauffeurs for households of all sizes. We have offices based in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
2012
Website
bahs.com
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