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Exceptional Housekeeper & Family Cook – Greenwich, CT
$85-95K Annually, DOE | Full Benefits & 401K | Long-Term Position | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
A highly organized, and private family in Greenwich, CT is seeking a top-tier Housekeeper to help maintain their 10,000 sq. ft. home and prepare simple family-style dinners. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured environment, values clear systems, and takes genuine pride in their work.
If you love a well-run household, enjoy creating order, and appreciate when expectations are clearly laid out, this family will be a great match. This family values efficiency, discretion, and a commitment to respecting and maintaining their established systems.
Ideal Candidate Qualities:
🔹 Organized, Meticulous & Detail-Oriented – enjoys maintaining a clean, orderly environment and notices the small details; takes pride in excellence
🔹 Self-Starter Who Follows Direction – works independently, but easily follows established procedures and expectations; Thrives with minimal direction and manages time effectively
🔹 Loves Cooking and Comfortable in the Kitchen – able to prepare simple, family-style dinners (menus provided in advance; groceries can be ordered and delivered in coordination with the estate manager)
🔹 Highly organized – enjoys keeping a home in perfect order
🔹 Follows direction well – can read and follow the family’s detailed handbook and procedures
🔹 Green & Scent-Free Conscious – uses only non-toxic, unscented cleaning products in accordance with the family’s sensitivities
🔹 Understands and respects the family's structure – this home has a manual for everything (where items go, how things are cleaned, systems for household upkeep)
🔹Strong Communicator – open to constructive feedback, takes direction well, easy to work with, and responsive by text and email during the day; Works well with the estate manager and other staff, adapts easily to preferences and can pivot if needed
🔹 Discreet, Professional & Respectful – maintains confidentiality and respects the family’s private nature
🔹 Speaks English Fluently: Clear communication is essential.
🔹 Reliable Driver – punctuality is key; needs to be close enough to reliably get to work and ensure punctuality
Key Responsibilities:
🧼 Full housekeeping – maintaining a 10,000 sq. ft. home (cleaning, organizing, laundry, inventory management)
🍽 Simple family-style dinner preparation – following a planned menu (no meal planning required), executing pre-selected recipes provided by the family
📦 Managing household deliveries – unpacking packages and organizing them properly
📒 Following household systems – label expiration dates on food, follow laundry protocols, and maintain order as outlined in the handbook
🚗 Occasional school pickups and driving to activities - for older children (ages 10, 12, 15) at a nearby school and activities (can available for use)
🐾 Minimal pet care for their friendly, hypoallergenic Goldendoodle (i.e. meeting the groomer to take for grooming)
📲 Tech-savvy preferred – Must be comfortable communicating with the Estate Manager & Principal – respond to texts and emails throughout the day for updates and instructions
What Works Best for This Family:
✔ "No ego, no defensiveness" – open to learning the family’s way of doing things
✔ Respects the family’s privacy – understands the importance of discretion
✔ Flexible but structured – can adjust as needed while following established household systems
✔ Loyal & reliable – looking for a long-term commitment
Why You’ll Love This Role:
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Well-Organized & Structured: The household follows a clear system with a detailed manual for everything—making it easy to learn and succeed.
- Supportive Team Environment – Work alongside an estate manager who is always available for support and guidance
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Green & Clean: The family uses eco-friendly, non-toxic products and maintains a scent-free environment.
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Balanced Workflow: The family travels frequently, so efficiency is key when they’re home, with deeper cleaning and projects scheduled while they’re away.
- Tech-Friendly: Family communicates via text and email, so basic tech skills are a plus!
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Respected & Valued – This family appreciates hard work, respects boundaries, and offers long-term stability
💼 What They Offer:
✨ Competitive Salary ($85-95K Annually, DOE), on payroll, negotiable for the right candidate
✨ Full Benefits Package – Health insurance, 401K, PTO, all paid federal holidays
✨ Stable, Long-Term Position – join a family who values and appreciates their staff
If you are a detail-loving, experienced housekeeper who enjoys cooking, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, well-run home, this is a wonderful opportunity to work with a family that truly respects and values your role! This could be your dream job! ✨
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000