Society Staffing
Newport, Rhode Island
May 01, 2024
Full time
Laundress / Housekeeper, Full-time (Private Estate) Division: Domestic Hospitality Ref ID: R Location: Newport, RI 02840 Salary: $40 - $ 50 per hour Schedule: Monday - Friday Must be able to work weekends when principals are in residence primarily in the summer season. Hours: Flexible hours. Benefits: Full benefits package available (Health benefits package 2 weeks paid vacation sick/personal days discretionary bonuses based on performance. Job Description A UHNW private family seeks to hire an experienced and detailed Laundress / Housekeeper to join a household team and support the team with managing all laundry services in-house . This job requires one to be hands-on and support the housekeeping team as needed with maintaining the cleanliness of the residence Great attention to detail is required for this role Must be familiar with and confident in managing all laundry and ironing equipment. This is a year-round opportunity with a lot of growth and longevity with the family! Responsibilities: Managing all laundry within the residence laundry room Detailed laundering and ironing Responsible for the full organization of closets, cabinets, wardrobes, etc. Care of fine garments and fabrics Packing/ unpacking for travel as needed Ironing, steaming, pressing linens Pressing dress shirts General sewing, repairing buttons & holes Closet management & archiving by season, color, designer, and collection Support with light housekeeping duties as needed Must be able to work as part of the household team Requirements : Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience as a laundress Excellent references are required from current and previous employers Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Prioritizing tasks and multi-task effectively Exceptional organizational and time management skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Professional mindset and the utmost discretion Valid US work authorization Valid Driver's License Must be pet-friendly SOCIETY STAFFING 379 West Broadway, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10012 Agency DCA License