Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in the daily duties of a private residence in Washington, DC, including housekeeping, interior maintenance, meal preparation and service, and special events/dinner parties.  Full-time (40 hours/week), hourly/non-exempt position which reports to the Female Head of Household and the Estate Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Household

• Consult and work closely with the Estate Manager to coordinate operational requirements to ensure readiness of residence for occupancy as scheduled.
• Exercise open and excellent communication skills with other household staff, with Michigan staff, and with female head of household DC staff.  Communication to be conducted via phone, email, or text as appropriate.
• Perform basic daily household duties, i.e. making bed(s), cleaning bathroom(s), filling and emptying dishwasher, wiping down kitchen counters, taking out the trash, refilling beverage cooler, and keeping staff area clean and organized, etc.  Occasionally touch up family living and kitchen areas.  Items include, but are not limited to: dusting, vacuuming, wiping down counters, emptying trash, and putting decor back in appropriate locations.
• Perform a variety of administrative support functions, including opening and sorting the mail, posting/shipping mail or packages, ordering items as needed, etc.
• Run various errands as needed.

Meal Assistance

• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of and experience with household table etiquette and service; demonstrate creativity and aritistic presentation in food preparation and table service, whether dining is casual or formal.
• Assist in the preparation and service of meals for two people.  Prepare meals upon request.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Variety of housekeeping and culinary and/or catering experience.
• Excellent knowledge of household table etiquette, service, and entertaining protocol.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be willing to be flexible in work hours during unexpected schedule changes, evenings and weekends will be required.  A willingness to complete unusual or unexpected duties is essential.