Position: Live-in or Live-out Housekeeper/Cook
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm or 11am – 7pm with flexibility (approx. 40-45 hours per week)
Location: Greenwich, CT
Salary: $85,000 – 95,000 based on experience
Position Overview:
A private family in Greenwich, Connecticut is seeking a reliable, experienced, and detail-oriented Full-Time Housekeeper to support the daily operation of their household. This role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, organization, and a warm, family-oriented demeanor. The ideal candidate will take pride in maintaining a clean, well-organized, and welcoming home environment and will be a positive, appreciated presence in the household.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Prepare, cook, and serve dinner for the family Monday through Thursday (four evenings per week)
· Prepare lighter meals and snacks as needed, including during school holidays or days when children are home
· Perform daily dishwashing and thorough kitchen cleaning
· Manage household laundry for the entire family, including washing, folding, ironing as needed, and neatly organizing and putting away clothing
· Make beds and tidy bedrooms each morning
· Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared living spaces, including family rooms and common areas
· Clean and maintain bathrooms throughout the week (not required daily)
· Empty trash and recycling and take trash out as needed
· Perform light vacuuming and mopping throughout the week
· Perform other customary housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a well-run household
Pet Care (Light Assistance Required):
The household has dogs. While the family will primarily be responsible for walking, feeding, and daily care, light assistance with the dogs will occasionally be required:
· Letting the dogs in and out of the backyard when the family is not home
· Refilling food and water bowls as needed
Schedule & Work Structure:
· This position may be structured as either a live-in or live-out role; guest suite available for accommodations
· Schedule is Monday through Friday; Approximately 40–45 hours per week
· Monday through Thursday: expected to remain through dinner service (dinner time usually 6pm or 6:30pm) and complete kitchen cleanup afterward
· Fridays: may leave in the afternoon and is not required to stay through dinner
Ideal Candidate Qualifications & Personal Qualities:
· At least five (5) years of experience working in a private household or similar setting
· Hard-working, reliable, and highly organized with strong attention to detail
· Consistently positive attitude; pleasant, appreciative, and upbeat to be around
· Takes pride in work and approaches responsibilities with care and professionalism
· Trustworthy, discreet, and respectful of the family’s privacy
· Able to work independently while remaining responsive to household needs
· Comfortable working in a home with dogs