Summary
SEASONAL LIVE-IN CHIEF STEWARDESS REQUIRED FOR UHNW RESIDENCE IN THE HAMPTONS
Location: Hamptons, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time, Seasonal (Jun-Sep 2026)
Salary: USD, Competitive
Status: Live-in
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an ex-Chief Stewardess to join an UHNW family at their Hamptons residence for the summer season (June–September) as Head Housekeeper/Front of House. This is a senior, service-led role ideally suited to someone with a superyacht background, accustomed to delivering refined and intuitive hospitality to the highest standards. You will be exceptionally well presented and confidently facilitate requests from the family and their guests with discretion and efficiency.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of front-of-house presentation, service, housekeeping standards and team leadership, ensuring the home operates with seamless efficiency and elegance throughout the season. Overseeing all food and beverage service within the residence, liaising closely with the private chef to coordinate mealtimes, dietary preferences and guest requirements, you will be responsible for formal and informal table setting, silver service, drinks service and maintaining impeccable service standards at all times.
The role includes planning and executing events, dinner parties and family celebrations, overseeing décor, table styling, florals and overall ambiance to create beautiful, thoughtful settings. From intimate family dinners to larger gatherings, you will ensure every detail is considered and flawlessly delivered. In addition, you will manage a small housekeeping team, setting clear daily standards and ensuring all bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces are maintained to an exceptional level, as well as overseeing wardrobe care, linen management and presentation across the property, conducting regular inspections to maintain consistency and excellence.
Flexibility and the ability to adapt to the family’s schedule is of essence, therefore every day might be different. The family are really lovely and make sure that staff get rest, though it is very busy over the summer season, so days can be long. Accommodation is offered within the house in a private bedroom on a separate staff floor, with food and beverages included.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
· Oversee and deliver all food and beverage service, liaising closely with the Chef to coordinate mealtimes, preferences and guest requirements
· Provide polished formal and informal table service
· Plan and execute dinner parties, celebrations and family events, managing table settings, décor, florals and overall ambiance to an exceptional standard
· Lead and manage the housekeeping team, setting daily standards and ensuring all bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas are impeccably cleaned, maintained and presentation-ready at all times
· Conduct regular inspections, oversee cleaning schedules, wardrobe care and linen management, maintaining consistency across the property
· Act as a key point of contact for the principals, facilitating requests with discretion and efficiency, including packing and unpacking for travel
· Ensure the home operates with seamless front-of-house flow, maintaining a calm, professional and service-driven environment throughout the summer season
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
· Former Chief Stewardess or equivalent senior yacht service background
· Extensive experience in UHNW private households or superyachts
· Highly polished service skills (formal and informal dining)
· Strong event planning and hosting capability
· Experienced in managing and motivating housekeeping teams
· Impeccable eye for detail and presentation
· Calm, discreet and intuitive in approach
· Confident liaising directly with principals
· Ability to multitask under pressure
· Willingness to be on call as needed
· Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence interacting with HNW individuals
· Right to live and work in the USA
· Brilliant checkable references
