Caretaker
SHELTER ISLAND JUNIOR BUTLER & CARETAKER ASSISTANT - FULL TIME - YEAR-ROUND
$75,000 with excellent Health Care Package With Ferry Pass
Shelter Island, NY, United States
The Junior Butler/Caretaker Assistant is responsible for supporting the members of the Facilities Team as well as performing key tasks within the estate.
This is a fabulous position for an energetic knowledgeable candidate with service experience along with mechanical and technical aptitude. If you have say, worked in a restaurant/cafe where you have performed table service and ensured guest-satisfaction and also you are mechanically inclined, can assist with light painting and troubleshoot IT issues and also watersport activities then this will be a perfect blend of a great many things that interest you. You can build your knowledge and gain incredible experience and have a super work environment.
Mechanical Aptitude
Guest Service/Table Service
Concierge assistance
Technically inclined, trouble-shooting IT Issues
Ability to drive and have a car
Background check and verifiable references
Caretaker support; painting, light repair, light plumbing and mechanical care
Key Relationships: Reports to: Estate Manager
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
A minimum of 2 years' working experience in a similar role.
Ability to work with hardware tools and power equipment.
Extremely organized with good communication skills.
Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving.
Self-starter and able to see projects from start to finish.
Adaptable demeanor, able to adjust with little notice.
Major Responsibilities:
Supervising and/or assisting vendors with assigned work.
Regularly check residential property spaces to identify issues with property structure, hardware, plumbing, hvac, mechanical failure or breakdowns.
Perform repairs on company equipment or appliances.
Detect and report the need for major maintenance repairs.
Respond to manager's maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
Small repair plumbing, electrical and safety systems.
Conduct performance assessments of company appliances, such as refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, ovens and coffee makers, etc.
Provide direct manager and others in workplace with support and guidance on maintaining their equipment.
Perform basic tasks including painting and filling crevices, clean facilities, helping with moving stuff and managing maintenance repairs.
Act as valet as needed
Support Butler in guest facing duties, as needed, including but not limited to: bartending, serving, driver, providing assistance for outdoor activities (kayaking, paddle board, bikes ,etc).
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ON PROPERTY, CARETAKER/ ESTATE MANAGER
$80,000 with Health Care and Accommodation on Property
Westchester County, NY, United States
This is a dream job for a horticultural minded, outdoorsy sort of caretaker/ property/estate manager. There are fields and a horse paddock, orchard, flowerbeds, pools, fountains....it is a large property that needs constant tending to. It has a deer fence, a regular fence, mending and maintaining the fences, tending to the pastures and expansive rolling lawns that are groomed and manicured, tree care - limb pruning and branch cutting.
The livestock oversight is for a few sheep and a happy elderly horse. It is important that you understand systems of security, irrigation, that you are technically minded, there are cars, tractors, a barn, several out-buildings, a pool house and 5 car garage, mindful care of generators, water pumps and all electrical/mechanical systems, dual oil & propane heat, HVAC and utilities.
The buildings typically are 1900 vintage brick and wood-shakes. This is a 45 Acre property and it is needing the caring attention of a live on property energetic professional who really wants to take it on...to live on the property in a comfortable accommodation and tend to the constant ever needed maintenance.
The ability to be a jack-of-all-trades sort of handyman is essential with painting, light plumbing and repair abilities and certainly mechanical and technical and the willingness to ensure smooth running systems and the overall health and vitality of the grounds + plantings, the structures, the system and certainly the animals.
You will be responsible for establishing your own schedule and determining the flow of the day. The family uses the property as they like but reside in NYC.
Verifiable references
5+ years of related experience on an estate, caring for a large compound and livestock
A love of animals and being outdoors, a self-starter and honorable/trustworthy and reliable
Being handy and enjoying maintenance related sort of labor
Knowledge of plantings, horticulture and yard/lawn care
Must be comfortable working machinery; tractor, snow plow, care of stable, and ensuring top tier cleanliness
Ability to drive, able to lift bales of hay and climb ladders
Ability to tke initiative and problem solve
Security minded and proactive, preventative
The wonderful small family has a passion for this property, they love it and only want a person who appreciates it as much as they do so there is an organic sense of wanting to make improvements and see that the daily ongoing care and maintenance is assured to a top level of delivery. This is a family who will want for you to be in place for a long healthy working relationship.
A background check will be conducted
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WEST VILLAGE NYC - FAMILY ASSISTANT
$90,000 With Health Care
Manhattan, NY
An active family requires a diligent and enthusiastic assistant to keep them scheduled and organized and on-track. There are quite a few moving parts at the moment with an imminent household move so planning/ logistics/ inventory and ORGANIZING is essential to fill the immediate needs but in an ongoing basis maintaining a contact list and all updates, working with the 2 Housekeepers and the Nanny to pitch in as needed - this is a very friendly caring household with a pitch-in and assist philosophy - everyone helps one another toward achieving best favorable outcome for the family.
It is important that you are able to drive - you will be asked to use the family vehicle to perform errands. Looking for excellent technical abilities, working on a MAC. Ability to organize files, use DropBox for files and all paperless filing, all calendaring and scheduling, overseeing some of the maintenance and vendors, some travel scheduling although this is not a prominent request presently. Be an excellent communicator and formally correspond and reply to emails, excellent research and being resourceful. Ensuring stocking and supplies are kept up.
The family is looking for a true right arm assistant to pitch in and care to make a difference in their day by getting up to speed with their likes and preferences and ensuring the day runs smoothly by augmenting these pertinent aspects that make a profound favorable impact.
Excellent references
Five years direct Assistant experience
Working knowledge and full comfort with Mac and all tech
HIGHLY ORGANIZED in all aspects - how you manage filing, information and the visual aptitude that knows how to arrange a logical, cohesive storage room, itemizing inventory and creating systems toward optimum efficiency. This is a busy family - they want to be is a clean, smooth running organized household. They are looking for you to be creative, inventive, think outside of the box, work well with others and be a self-starter by taking initiative.
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RHINEBECK - LIVE OUT, CARETAKER
The position is live-out, and offering $65K + benefits
Rhinebeck, NY
PROPERTY CARETAKER - RHINEBECK HUDSON VALLEY
The idyllic Hudson Valley is a gorgeous area to work. This is a wonderful small family with a remarkable home and property needing to have someone take special interest in its care.
The property caretaker will be responsible for the day-to-day management and upkeep of all grounds and property, in addition to overseeing staff, vendor and contract work as it pertains to the household. The caretaker should be a 'jack of all trades' who has extensive knowledge and experience with grounds, equipment and animal care as well as household administrative tasks. A proactive nature paired with the ability to pivot between a wide variety of tasks is essential to the success of this position.
The position consists of a 5 day work week, with Saturday and/or Sunday being part of the schedule. Flexibility is key; Hours will vary depending on each day and the family's schedule.
Regular Duties may include but are not limited to:
Full management of operations as it pertains to the property
Completion of daily caretaker's log, mail/ bill sorting, and staff schedules
Preparation and management of projects both long and short term, including: status/expense reports, employee schedules, contractor duties, etc.
Daily care and maintenance of animals and enclosures
Routine maintenance of grounds (lawns, rye fields, fences/gates, trees), surrounding roads, pond, and wells
Routine maintenance and management of outdoor equipment
Identification and monitoring of all issues within the house including fuel levels, electricity and appliances, building systems, rodent traps, etc.
Maintenance of fireplaces, wood stock, and kindling
House setup/ breakdown when family or guests are in residence
Management of seasonal supplies (humidifiers, festive decorations, fans, space heaters, luggage)
Requirements:
Excellent references required
Minimum 2-3 years related experience working on a comparable property for a private family
Flexibility in scheduling with willingness to work long hours and overtime as needed
Ability to oversee numerous staff, vendors, and contractors
Be able to coordinate and organize larger parties or special events.
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Chef
3 day a week chef position, Manhattan
$800 a day or DOE
New York, NY
Fun, informal family of 4 in Manhattan seeks private chef for meals and meal prep 3 days a week. Ideally Monday, Wendsday and Friday. Long term position with summers in the Hamptons (lodging provided). Potential to turn into a full time position. Please provide resume and food photos.
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YEAR ROUND FULL TIME FAMILY CHEF - NYC & EAST HAMPTON
$165,000 per annum
NYC & EAST HAMPTON, NY, United States
A great active family is looking for a professional who truly adds to their daily meal enjoyment by bringing their creative talent and knowledge of healthy ingredients to meal prep. This is typically looking for a more casual family-style sort of preparation with meals that are healthy but not over fussed and overworked. Looking for a flare within family casual, healthy home-style meal prep.
In the summer they love the farm-stand special pick by local farmers, they enjoy "real food" that has authentic uncluttered delivery and simplicity. Typically dinner service but occasionally looking for some lunch prep and snacks. Healthy - wholesome - good ingredients. Must be clean in your attention to care of the workspace and maintaining a clean well cared for kitchen - although there are terrific housekeepers to assist there is no patience for a messy Chef who doesn't monitor their own space.
Typical schedule covers the weekends with a Brunch on a Saturday or Sunday. Summers there is entertaining.
Beautiful accommodation while in the Hamptons
Must drive
CV-19 Vaccinated
Culinary trained
Attention to healthy ingredients
Creative and engaged in the process of joyful cooking of wholesome meals
Excellent references.
Great vendor/supplier contacts
Organized and attention to cleanliness
Sourcing, pantry rotation, menu planning
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HEAD CHEF - DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY - HUDSON VALLEY
$180k (Based upon experience) The family is offering full benefits (Healthcare, Dental, Vision) 100% paid and includes the employee’s immediate family members.
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY, NY, United States
A head chef is needed for a busy family of four in their primary residence located in Hudson Valley. The right candidate will have experience preparing meals that adhere to the family's individual dietary restrictions and preferences. They will also have to possess experience in heading the food and beverage department as this will be required for the role, including but not limited to: ordering, inventory, budgeting, scheduling of chef team and maintaining stocks for chef kitchen and family kitchen. Weekly menu planning is crucial so the principle can review and approve before supply orders are placed. You will also lead the other chef, as two in total are required to provide the family with 7-day coverage. The schedule will be formulated to be a fair balance of days on and off, rotating weekends, holidays, etc. The main meals prepared by the chefs will be lunch and dinner, however flexibility is required per the principles needs. Travel may also be required should the principle need coverage at another residence.
Inventory: Overseeing the ordering and stocking of the kitchen from the chef's dry pantry to the family kitchen dry pantry, working with the housekeeper to ensure family's needs are Fresh, local and organic orders should be placed from locally sourced vendors as per the weekly menus and any guests that could be joining. Produce and proteins should be sourced from principle approved vendors, keeping in mind the principal's dietary preferences, likes/dislikes and any allergies.
Budgeting: Keep track of spending and costs to reduce any food waste and over Keep within budget or get approval from principal for any spending that could exceed the set established amount limit.
Daily Menu Planning & Preparation: weekly menus formulated according to the family's preferences and taking into account any guests joining a Menus are to be submitted by noon every Monday so principal can review and approve or make changes. This includes freshly prepared family snacks and any other requests for family staples. Chefs should also keep track of dishes family likes (and dislikes to avoid serving again) and compile a folder (with pictures if possible) to include in future menu rotations.
Weekly Kitchen Walk Through: check stock levels, remove expired items, test all equipment and alert the head housekeeper so she can coordinate service and/or Make sure any family items the chef provides outside of what the head housekeeper orders is ordered and stocked to have on hand. Clean and sanitize the chef kitchen, pantry and any other area that falls under the chef's responsibilities.
Chef Kitchen Maintenance: chefs are required to clean and maintain work areas between meals and at end of day, sanitizing and leaving ready for the next morning chefs' All trash management from the chef kitchen also falls under chef responsibilities.
Family Food Preferences, Dietary Restriction & Allergies:
Vegetable heavy dishes (2 servings) with limited starches (1 serving) and a choice of protein (1 serving) (red meat maximum 3x a week)
Healthy, fresh and organic in season ingredients no heated oils or Ghee, small amount of salt used (principles preffer to salt and pepper at table)
Yeast free diet, no seeds or nuts, no shellfish, no soy, no processed foods
Some meals may be vegetarian only, so please have experience with preparing strict vegetarian dishes (most lunches are preferred vegetarian)
Both children have allergies, either similar or individual to child (a list will be provided)
Further detailed information and guidelines will be discussed during interview
The family is offering full benefits (Healthcare, Dental, Vision) 100% paid and includes the employee's immediate family members. A work phone and work computer will be provided for the administrative side of the job. Two weeks PTO to start and a yearly job performance review and end of year bonus at the principle's discretion. Must be able to pass a background check and have a passport, green card or EAC to be considered for the position.
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CHEF - NYC & WESTCHESTER with TRAVEL
Annual Salary $120,000 - $130,000 With Health Care
Manhattan, NY, United States
This is a great family with an expectation of beautiful meal preparations in a casually elegant manner of enjoyment. They absolutely love trying new items in a mindful healthy nutrient dense preparation which is served Family Style so they may help themselves. They entertain sparingly but do enjoy the close conviviality of friends and family in an intimate private setting. they are very REAL and live in an authentic appreciation of the great joys of excellent meals and sharing with family and very close friends. Although they could go all out they elect to keep their humble style filled with essential engagements.
Your meal prep considers the family in healthy clean choices with thoughtful selection of ingredients, attention to the origins/organic as much as possible - farm to table, farmer's market, local fare, excellent provisioning and being super switched-on in your care as pertains to fresh ingredients, organized clean pantry and appliances, procurement and shopping and being plugged into an ever changing diverse meal offering.
Culinary trained
Along with this daily more relaxed requirement there is need to have the ability to prepare Hors d'oeuvres for some of the family's philanthropic/events,
Excellent meal planning
Former excellent experience
A true desire to be flexible and to be of service
Engaged in meal planning and preparation that is inventive, inspired, healthy and creatively wonderful
Excellent sourcing
Discreet and respectful
Excellent clean background
Excellent team player
Important that you are able to drive and a plus if you have a car although a car with be made available if needed
ABILITY TO WORK WEEKENDS
ABILITY TO TRAVELTO ADDITIONAL HOMES
Clean attentive care to a super organized and clean kitchen, appliance's and all pantry/storage space
A thorough reference and background check will be conducted
Ability to perform a tasting
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HEAD CHEF - DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY - HUDSON VALLEY
$180k-$200k (Based upon experience) The family is offering full benefits (Healthcare, Dental, Vision) 100% paid and includes the employee’s immediate family members.
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY, NY, United States
A head chef is needed for a busy family of four in their primary residence located in Hudson Valley. The right candidate will have experience preparing meals that adhere to the family's individual dietary restrictions and preferences. They will also have to possess experience in heading the food and beverage department as this will be required for the role, including but not limited to: ordering, inventory, budgeting, scheduling of chef team and maintaining stocks for chef kitchen and family kitchen. Weekly menu planning is crucial so the principle can review and approve before supply orders are placed. You will also lead the other chef, as two in total are required to provide the family with 7-day coverage. The schedule will be formulated to be a fair balance of days on and off, rotating weekends, holidays, etc. The main meals prepared by the chefs will be lunch and dinner, however flexibility is required per the principles needs. Travel may also be required should the principle need coverage at another residence.
Inventory: Overseeing the ordering and stocking of the kitchen from the chef's dry pantry to the family kitchen dry pantry, working with the housekeeper to ensure family's needs are Fresh, local and organic orders should be placed from locally sourced vendors as per the weekly menus and any guests that could be joining. Produce and proteins should be sourced from principle approved vendors, keeping in mind the principal's dietary preferences, likes/dislikes and any allergies.
Budgeting: Keep track of spending and costs to reduce any food waste and over Keep within budget or get approval from principal for any spending that could exceed the set established amount limit.
Daily Menu Planning & Preparation: weekly menus formulated according to the family's preferences and taking into account any guests joining a Menus are to be submitted by noon every Monday so principal can review and approve or make changes. This includes freshly prepared family snacks and any other requests for family staples. Chefs should also keep track of dishes family likes (and dislikes to avoid serving again) and compile a folder (with pictures if possible) to include in future menu rotations.
Weekly Kitchen Walk Through: check stock levels, remove expired items, test all equipment and alert the head housekeeper so she can coordinate service and/or Make sure any family items the chef provides outside of what the head housekeeper orders is ordered and stocked to have on hand. Clean and sanitize the chef kitchen, pantry and any other area that falls under the chef's responsibilities.
Chef Kitchen Maintenance: chefs are required to clean and maintain work areas between meals and at end of day, sanitizing and leaving ready for the next morning chefs' All trash management from the chef kitchen also falls under chef responsibilities.
Family Food Preferences, Dietary Restriction & Allergies:
Vegetable heavy dishes (2 servings) with limited starches (1 serving) and a choice of protein (1 serving) (red meat maximum 3x a week)
Healthy, fresh and organic in season ingredients no heated oils or Ghee, small amount of salt used (principles preffer to salt and pepper at table)
Yeast free diet, no seeds or nuts, no shellfish, no soy, no processed foods
Some meals may be vegetarian only, so please have experience with preparing strict vegetarian dishes (most lunches are preferred vegetarian)
Both children have allergies, either similar or individual to child (a list will be provided)
Further detailed information and guidelines will be discussed during interview
The family is offering full benefits (Healthcare, Dental, Vision) 100% paid and includes the employee's immediate family members. A work phone and work computer will be provided for the administrative side of the job. Two weeks PTO to start and a yearly job performance review and end of year bonus at the principle's discretion. Must be able to pass a background check and have a passport, green card or EAC to be considered for the position.
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TRAVELING CHEF - NYC BASE - INT'L TRAVEL
$165k+ (Based upon experience) Generous Comp package
Manhattan, NY, United States
Wow, what an opportunity for a bright, fresh, plugged-in Chef who is passionate about delivering excellence, drawing from a broad-spectrum repertoire of ingredients and flavors on an international level of inspiration. Sourcing and provisioning on a local level within each and every location of travel but also have a remarkable ability to coordinate with suppliers to always offer nutrient-dense, clean menu selections.
This is an exciting family who loves the conviviality of gathering over excellent meals, sharing with family and friends and always staffing their multiple properties with top-tier, dynamic professionals who are leaders in their profession. Must be travel and passport ready and have the full flexibility to be away for a few weeks at a time.
You are part of a team of professionals - yourself and two other Chefs in rotation. There is a full team of support staff in various capacities ensuring smooth-running days.
Covid vaccination
Culinary educated
Valid Passport
Verifiable references
Superstar quality skills and resourcefulness
Excellent team work
Submitting to a Background and Reference verification
We look forward to meeting you.
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NYC CHEF (flexible to travel)
$130,000 With Health Care
Manhattan, NY
NYC CHEF (flexible to travel)
A respectful, gracious and kind family requires a second Chef to provide the full meal coverage for the day. Your care will be offset by another Chef and alternate schedules accordingly. This is a "foodie" sort of family with a great passion for wonderful provisioning and sourcing always with a keen awareness toward organic, nutrient dense, healthy choices and exquisite plating in a refined manner of service.
The household is a fully staffed properly run and finely appointed household although not stuffy or rigid ....an authentic wonderful household that fully enjoys conviviality, gathering with family and friends and enjoying excellent quality meal prep and service.
Saturdays are required within the schedule. On occasion travel to other destinations is required where you will be provided accommodations.
This is a family of 5, a full staff team inclusive of Servers to assist the kitchen and fine appointments as regards all aspects of a beautiful table service.
The schedule typically is split between morning shift for a week on and afternoon into evening shift for a week.
We require 5 years' experience within private family service
Verifiable references, and a background check will be conducted, a valid Driver's License
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CHEF - NORTH FORK
$95,000 - $110,000
North Fork, NY, United States
CHEF - NORTH FORK
This is a very gentle post as a chef for a small family looking for Lunch & Dinner service Thursday through Monday and leaving prepared meals for the other two days. They don't really entertain during this time so it is a very basic job whereby bringing your creativity and love of what you do to really bring great joy to their day.
They enjoy all ingredients and ask for the creation of a weekly menu for review in advance. If necessary to make it easier you have the abililty to stay over in the Guest Cottage on the property while you are working. You will cook in this kitchen and take the preparations to the maiin house where they will serve themselves so it is really quite and easy post.
Asking for stocking and supplies and procurement of items, ingredients. They adore the local fare and always enjoy "in season" produce from the diverse array of vendors.
They are looking for an earnest, upbeat professional with integrity who loves what they do.
Must have excellent references, we ask for plating images, ability to drive and a commitment to your creative talent.
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CHEF - NYC * HAMPTON'S * MALIBU
$140k (Based upon experience) with Healthcare
Manhattan, NY
This is a "FOODIE" family that loves beautiful, creative, ever-changing meals with well curated plating and attention to all sourced ingredients. The successful candidate will be able to exhibit a vast repertoire that is flavorful, inventive and inspired.
Looking for an energetic creative chef that is part of the current culinary discussions and brings innovative preparations to the daily servings - as a passionate chef enjoying loving what you do and being challenged or being afforded the permission to be fully inventive to follow your creative culinary "wish-list" you will be in a great household to bring your high-profile, exclusive talent to the table !!
Must Live out in NYC, travel through Summer to the Hampton's and live on the property and travel to Malibu and again live-on property in Malibu. So, clearly you must be fully flexible to travel and spend time as needed by the family so, please ensure you consider this when making your application.
We will be looking for excellent and beautiful plating images evidencing your creative aesthetic.
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SEASONAL HAMPTON'S CHEF
$650/per day (Based upon experience)
Manhattan, NY
Short Season; END of June through September Labor Day
Ideal dates last week in June; month of July and August thru Labor Day possibly one week beyond that.
Trial period 1 week during the Easter week 29 March – 4 April
In the Hamptons NY on the ocean.
Must have an excellent track record and be able to provide two written references which can also be confirmed verbally.
Ideally some of the work experience should be in high end private residences.
On occasion there will be weekend guests and dinner parties.
6 days per week to prepare daily breakfast, lunch and dinners
Chef will need to prepare menus with various options one week in advance for approval.
Menus to be submitted on Wednesday a week prior
Clean healthy cooking, no red meat, no cream, need to be familiar with the Asian fusion, French and Mediterranean cuisine
The position will also require the chef to clean and maintain the kitchen and eating areas to a high standard; to do all the grocery shopping, stocking the kitchen and to run occasional household errands.
Car provided for the shopping and also on day off
One day off during the week to be organized around family's schedule
There is a chef's flat within the property with kitchen area, sitting area and bathroom
There are two full time housekeepers that help with serving
Must have clean driving licence
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Domestic Couple
DOMESTIC HOUSE COUPLE - GREENWICH, CT
$250,000 - $270,000
Greenwich, CT, United States
This is the care of a husband and wife, there are no pets at their Greenwich CT home. They have a PA and a Chef and a Grounds person. The home is quite large with a pool.
Their main home is in New York City.
Looking for a Live Out couple to reliably care for the household; ordering supplies, laundry and ironing, cleaning and general cleaning, care of kitchen appliances/polishing stainless steel. Some prep work or assistance at meal time if the chef is away; plating/serving/setting the table and clearing the table, starting and emptying the dishwasher. Ensure china and glassware cared for, inventory, rotate wardrobes, keep tidy & organize storage, trash & recycles. Rotating food in the fridge, ensure expiry dates, stocking and souring supplies. Ensuring bar and beverage service is maintained.
There are various trades to maintain much of the property - so, you oversee the completion of duties, walk around to ensure maintenance issues and care for the upkeep of the property. There are grandchildren so when they visit there are hand prints to clean.
They are hoping for a flexible couple where some weeks are a bit busier than others and while some weeks they are not at the house at all. So they would like to have two days off per week: usually Monday and Tuesday or, Tuesday and Wednesday. There is health care.
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LIVE OUT GREENWICH, CT - DOMESTIC COUPLE
DOE - Negotiable $230,000 - $260,000
Greenwich, CT, United States
This is a finely appointed household of museum quality pieces requiring attentive and mindful care to ensure their integrity. You will need to be attentive with an eye for detail and an unflappable level of care to see the needs before they become apparent to the principals. The principals greatly enjoy their space and the items they have curated in decoration so they see things that others do not - it will be important that you have the ability to ensure a guest-ready level of cleanliness at all times and are intuitive to the needs before they arise and prepare accordingly.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Domestic Couple will work together as a team to ensure the smooth running of the household, keeping the household in pristine condition and guest ready at all times, maintaining the property and providing driving duties. This is a live-out position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Maintain home in a sanitary manner through washing, cleaning and daily housekeeping • Dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills, etc. • Sweep, mop and vacuum floors and carpeting • Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms • Providing ironing and laundry services • Maintain supply inventory of home as directed by Household Manager • Closet organization • Assist with housekeeping tasks at other properties when required • Provide light cooking as needed • Assist Chef with miscellaneous tasks including setting table and serving • Assist with event planning • Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed In addition, he/she will be responsible to: • Provide transportation for family as directed • Conduct minor home repairs as needed • Schedule appointments for and oversee maintenance of home • Assist with maintenance and upkeep of automobiles • Perform errands including personal shopping • Inventory management • Maintain outside of home - snow removal, light gardening In order to be successful in this position, the /Domestic Couple must: • Have minimum five years experience • Experience working with fine arts and antiques • Understand the importance of utilizing discretion and confidentiality in the workplace • Be flexible in scheduling time • Be familiar with driving in New York City and Westchester County • Be able to multi-task • Be fluent in English • Be able to lift 25 pounds • Be a team player, work well with others • Have a valid U.S. driver’s license • Be comfortable with dogs • Be a non-smoker The position offers an excellent salary and benefits.
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HOUSE COUPLE - SCARSDALE - LIVE OUT (with TRAVEL)
DOE up to $200,000 Annually (DOE up to $100,000 per individual of the couple) Health Care Package Employment Package
SCARSDALE, NY, United States
This is a small private family requiring the full-charge, hands-on attentive care of a skilled Domestic Couple to perform the upholding duties to fully assist the family.
As part of your post you will be providing pristine household maintenance of handyman, housekeeping, driving to and from Manhattan as needed, assisting the Estate Manager as necessary and also packing and unpacking for travel, wardrobe and closet maintenance, driving the teen children to their appointments and their after-school commitments.
Must be fully tech savvy, ability to research, purchase online supplies, trouble-shoot tech issues, update devices, interface with household smart technology
Ability to travel - this may involve international travel or extended travel of one month domestically
Excellent driver, familiar with Westchester and Manhattan and airports & entertainment venues - comfortable driving with children
Clean and verifiable background and excellent upholding references
HANDS ON FULL CHARGE Housekeeping; general and deep cleaning
Packing and unpacking -wardrobe and closet care
Highly organized, preemptive and guest-ready preparedness
Light maintenance in preventative and "fix-it" care; plumbing, painting, light construction
Being the full care provider for the family in every capacity of upholding and supporting them in their busy day
Unwavering discretion and confidentiality AT ALL TIMES
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DOMESTIC COUPLE - LIVE IN, New Jersey
$160k+ (Based upon experience) With Health Care
JERSEY SHORE, NJ
As the live-in Domestic Couple for this husband and wife you will be responsible for all the stocking and provisioning. They are looking for an awareness of Kosher sensibilities in every regard of keeping house, acknowledging the holidays, and kosher cooking and storage. The existing couple are retiring and you will be stepping into a very efficient running property along with extensive house manuals and all necessary vendors, contractors, purveyors and the information required to jump into being in place.
The accommodations are wonderful and separate from the main home.
The daily care will need to consider ocean exposure and minding all weather care inherent to the effects of salt water/air. The duties are hands on in the full capacity of running the property/grounds and overseeing the running of all matters of concern indoors inclusive of all housekeeping and laundry, cooking and shopping, dealing with vendors and contractors, maintenance and light handyman work to ensure systems are running smoothly and improvements and maintenance are cared for.
The extended family expands to a much larger consideration for Holiday and events with adult children and grandchildren whereby the home becomes an active household from time to time. There is another property in Manhattan that you will be asked to travel to from time to time along with a Florida property to travel to and do pre-arrival prep to ensure all aspects are clean and ready, stocking of pantry and fridge, and freshening the household.
This is a post that is looking to fill as soon as possible.
Must be Work Authorized, former Domestic Couple experience, aware of the necessary care for a Kosher household in all aspects.
Must have Smart-home, security awareness and excellent expereince and verifiable references. A thorough background check will be conducted.
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Domestic Couple - LIVE IN
$175k (Based upon experience) with Health Care
NYC, Florida, NJ
As the couple for the immediate husband and wife you will be responsible for three daily meals along with cleaning and maintenance.
The extended family with the adult children and their family w/ grandchildren will make for an active time during the various holidays. It's active, energizing and fun.
There will be necessary care of vendors and contractors, maintaining the health of the different outdoor and indoor concerns, hOuse keeping and laundry, changing beds, cooking, setting and clearing the table/ambiance, shopping and provisioning....doing all the necessary duties toward caring for the family and household.
Traveling to additional homes as needed.
Couples should have former work experience together before, must drive and be comfortable cooking.
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LIVE-IN HOUSE COUPLE – KOSHER HOUSEHOLD - FORMAL CHEF TRAINING a PLUS
$140,000 - $150,000 With Health Care
Manhattan, NJ, United States
LIVE-IN HOUSE COUPLE – KOSHER HOUSEHOLD - FORMAL CHEF TRAINING a PLUS
This busy family requires a Live-in House Couple who is fully capable of excellent cooking/meal preparation (Kosher knowledge required) along with all housekeeping, care of indoor/outdoor areas, laundry and making beds, driving as needed and being the "go-to" support to their busy life in caring for all errands and maintenance as well.
Formal Culinary training ability to drive and care for vehicles
Maintenance and care both indoor and outdoor - your knowledge of light plumbing, painting and light electrical is a plus
All sourcing, stocking and ordering of supplies
Technically savvy and computer/smart tech knowledge
All laundry, ironing, bed making, closet and wardrobe care - Housekeeping
Must have impeccable references and a great work ethic.
The accommodation is a new apartment above the garage with a kitchenette. Culinary training with Kosher sensibility is required. You will be responsible for all aspects of care for this busy family to mind their property in the New Jersey, Manhattan and Florida locations. You will be required to travel between the households to ensure that each location is fully stocked and clean and that everything is in working order and guest-ready.
There is a broad spectrum of duties that involve both indoor and outdoor oversight. You will need to drive and become familiar with the local vendors and shops, errands and shopping and provide light cooking of family-style meals.
You will be responsible to monitor the various vendors which may be needed from time to time to ensure they are scheduled, that they perform the repairs and that mechanically and technically things are running smoothly. Must know security systems/smart-home tech and make certain you confidentially care for this beautiful family.
It is a big job and there are certainly going to be busy times with all family around during holidays and summer time...otherwise it is caring for only the husband and the wife in their day to day needs and ensuring the day runs smoothly.
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NYC - LIVE IN, DOMESTIC COUPLE
DOE: $140,000 - $150,000 Health Care benefits All accommodation
Manhattan, NY
A magnificent Manhattan townhouse, appointed with the finest state-of-the-art technology, all up to date mechanicals and luxury operating systems requires a refined and energetic House Couple to live in and bring their excellent experience and skills to ensure an overall wellbeing. The caliber of service is 5-star exclusive and top-drawer on every level. There is a team of staff, each responsible for delivering 100% in being of service toward their duties and as respectful team members - readily able to cross over within their hands on care to ensure seamless operations.
You will be required to oversee the day to day safe operations of this beautiful home filled with the finest appointments and always active and busy with much going on. The balance of duties will require formal and informal table service, hands-on housekeeping and hands-on mechanical and technical oversight/troubleshooting and knowing when to call in the service contractors. This is a 24-7 live in post, you are required to spend each night at the household but for your vacation. For this requirement you must carefully determine that it fits with your lifestyle as it is asked that you are the daily stewards of this property to ensure it is running smoothly, receive packages and monitor the intricate systems, housekeeping and laundry, care of all fine appointments from art to antiques, rare items and beautiful linens and couture wardrobe. The days and the demands vary upon the actitivies of the principals - it is essential that you feel energetically engaged to jump into the day.
Please give this your discussion to ensure, as a couple, that you feel committed to the task of living within this property and dedicating yourself to the daily oversight. You will report to the House Manager and be part of a full team of housekeepers, chef, security, driver and servers.
Five years of excellent experience with verifiable references - an intensive background check will be conducted.
Full hands on experience with housekeeping and laundry duties, table service and maintenance and mechanical knowledge.
During Covid the requirement for everyone's safety is calling upon a stringent awareness of cleanliness and deep cleaning and being prepared to stay in a lockdown mode should there be a call for this.
We look forward to speaking with you further and receiving your resume.
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HOUSE COUPLE
$160k+ (Based upon experience)
MOUNT KISCO
Looking for a highly energetic/athletic and motivated House Couple to live on the grounds of this property. Asking that you have excellent ability to manage all aspects and work well with others as a team. You must know how to trouble shoot both indoors and out and remedy minor problems. Be capable of caring for the grounds and the various out-buildings - be technical and mechanical. One of the couple must cook and house clean inclusive of laundry. Must drive, run errands, provisioning, shopping and be highly organized, thorough and professional. Some semi-formal serving with family dinners. Must work well together, be kind, be flexible and wish for a long term post. Must be legal and must drive
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ESTATE COUPLE - MULTI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COUPLE
$175k+ (Based upon experience)
NYC
Manage all aspects of hiring and firing and training staff, overseeing the quality of their work, manage schedules, implement all sick days, personal days and vacations. Massive undertaking within a grand property - multiple buildings, substantial art collection, beautiful furnishings, multiple staff members, high profile parties and events, strict confidentiality and security. Know exactly how to provide excellent unblemished proper guest service/owner care, impeccable housekeeping, attention to detail and ensure that valuable appointments whether it be art or antiques are securely cared for at all times. Interface with all aspects of corporate office and liaise with jet and yacht staff. Large event planning. This is a large undertaking on all levels of domestic estate management care in a combination of hospitality management, engineers and systems, facilities management, construction & project management, pristine housekeeping knowledge on all fronts and budgeting and finance.
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Estate Manager
ESTATE MANAGER - IRVINE CALIFORNIA
Compensation: $160,000-$200,000
Irvine, CA, United States
Our client is in search of a true gatekeeper ofering right arm support to keep their home running smoothly. The ideal candidate will be a master at household and personal calendar management, project management and creating high end intimate dinner parties for high profile guests, and communicating on behalf of your principal through emails and over the phone. This is a true Estate Manager role with occasional Personal Assistant responsibilities as needed. This role is based out of a beautiful home office outside of the main residence (required to work in person Monday - Friday, from 8a-6p) and you will be in charge of the household daily and weekly schedule. Depending on the needs of the principal and if the schedule allows it, this can be a hybrid role working from home and onsite. If a weekend is required you are of course given the additional days off the following week. This is not frequent but is as needed. You will have daily meetings with this executive, and maintain a weekly TO DO list. Must be dog friendly and if needed house-sitting would be required. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience working for High Profile/HNW C-Suite Executives. This role requires an incredibly strong administrative foundation with relentless follow-through. The client offers a very generous compensation package and vacation schedule plus healthcare stipend. You will be provided with all the work equipment you'll need including laptop and cell phone. Relocation is being offered for the right candidate.
Property
13K SQFT House
40K SQFT Property
Smart home technology
Large interior aquarium
Additional Assets
3 Vehicles
Additional Staffing Management
Regular Landscape Maintenance
Housekeeping crew (4 persons) 1x a week
Exterminator service
Key Responsibilities
Maintain proper correspondence with principals, vendors, etc.
Organize weekly and monthly reports to keep principals informed on estate status
Bill pay// Household administration duties
General management and organization of residence, with attention to special projects as needed and per request
Restock needed items for all households, including personal supplies
Vehicle fleet maintenance
Respond to owners requests and work to complete requirements in a timely manner.
Property and Technology Support:
Maintain household maintenance schedule- Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly checklists
Create household manual
Able to assist with event coordination at the house
1 or 2 larger scale events a year plus smaller more intimate dinners
Ideally someone who has a rolodex of local professionals including bartenders, chefs, waitstaff etc.
24/7Response to property issues on an on-call basis.
Provide reporting on property maintenance activities and maintain detailed records
Self-perform preventative maintenance when possible, balancing when to oversee and self-perform
Ensure technology is fully functioning at all times
Full understanding of smart home systems inclusive of Lutron, Crestron, Savant, and Apple TV
Arrange for escorting vendors and workers at properties to assure security, and privacy. Provide protection as needed for projects in preparation for work. Work alongside vendors to facilitate an efficient cost-effective outcome. Work with vendors to support all work undertaken at the property. Source, schedule, work and pay approved contractors or vendors for various property tasks and projects.
Troubleshoot issues which arise and work solutions in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Inform owners of issues or proposed work, plan a suggested course of action. Once work is approved, schedule work at the convenience of the principals, being sure to minimize any disruption.
Key Candidate Required Skills
Proficient in Google office suite.
Detail-oriented with strong creative problem-solving skills.
Comfortable with and adept at learning new technology interfaces and software. Ability to use mobile devices for coordinating and reporting work performed.
Notion and Miro are two examples of software that you should either have experience using or are willing to learn to be successful in this role
Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proactive and positive attitude, highly motivated, self-directed with minimal daily supervision.
Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to new and varying situations.
Respect for privacy and the awareness and desire for proper upkeep of a property.
A high value is placed on a professional polished demeanor, integrity, honesty, and discretion
Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year College or University is a plus but not required
Excellent references required from both current and previous employers
Minimum 10 + years related experience working with a private or UHNW family
Valid Driver’s License REQUIRED; must have clean driving record
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ESTATE BASED OFFICE, RIGHT-ARM PA/ SOCIAL SECRETARY TO THE MATRIARCH - NYC - UES
Annual $150,000+ and above
Manhattan, NY, United States
Monday - Thursday are in office
Friday is REMOTE
Within these intimate positions whereby you are relied upon to "get-it" you must be in synch with your principal to effectually assist them as they require, this comes from experience, understanding the level required at an elevated tier of daily duties and a pure aptitude and interest toward knowing what their preferences are and when you need to back away or engage and take the reins.
Your ability to reply to emails in a timely and professional manner must be prompt, courteous and in keeping with a style/finesse that represents the elegant nature of the Matriarch as you will be relied upon to engage all levels of professional support, Board of Directors and meeting management in representation of the principal. Your ability to listen to the conversation you share and distill essential key facts into emails or follow-up documents to disseminate to Board of Directors is critical to the needs for the role.
This is a fast-paced ultra high-profile role. Your days must be preemptive, must always be switched on toward proper information gathering and being in step toward representing the very high-profile family. Ultra confidential and discreet, your gatekeeping abilities and filtering through information is critical. You have got to be a bona fide professional who is FULLY NYC familiar, has a finger on the pulse of the things to do and events and latest and greatest happenings and be adept at making things happen. You will be liaising with private pilots, Chef's Event planners and all aspects of busy life/lifestyle management. Part social secretary/part right arm personal assistant. You will be handling confidential material.
Looking for longevity within your roles, excellent experience and a full capacity to know both "old & new NYC".
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PROPERTY MANAGER - GLEN COVE & SOUTHAMPTON
$150k-$200k (Based upon experience) With Health Care Package
GLEN COVE, SOUTHAMPTON, NY, United States
This active young family is looking for a great energetic professional to oversee their estates in both Glen Cove and Southampton to ensure a perfectly tuned, well cared for estate. The family splits their time between multiple areas and currently require a caring invested long term Property Manager professional to mind their property to the highest standards. There are children and a dog and a lot of fun. The family entertains in a casual manner of full enjoyment of being with their close friends and loving life and the conviviality to the greatest extent possible within current considerations.
Important to work with the team of staff in these two locations to coordinate family and guest ready preparedness. This means coordinating all necessary information with the chef - liaise with activities in scheduling and be preemptive in every area of concern, work with the Housekeepers to train, oversee, rotation of schedule and the various levels of necessary oversight to ensure the duties are fulfilled and set a structured rotational cleaning schedule for them to follow. All vendor relations, contractor procurement and invoice review/reconciliation of invoices, budgets and expenses, care of vehicles & water sport equipment, understanding of inherent weather and water exposure related consideration.
Event oversight and care and being technically minded toward monitoring smart-home technology, all devices, phone systems and security/lighting/humidity controls.
Five years' experience and fully familiar with the Long Island estate care.
Verifiable references and a stellar enthusiastic approach with long term vision - this is a family who enjoys wonderful long term staff that have been in place for multiple years - little turnover and great staff retention. They are looking for a professional with this mindset, enjoying what they do and bringing about assurances within their trusted caring interest to make a difference with their employer's life.
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DUAL ROLE - CHEF/ ESTATE MANAGER - ATLANTA
$180k+ (Based upon experience) Excellent Employment Comp Package
Atlanta, NY, United States
This is a fully staffed, wonderful family with a desire to add a new member to their team of top tier professionals to support their busy but simple life based upon the core values of respect and kind relations. The ability to support the family in their dietary requirements and bring about stocking and provisioning along with menu planning and event oversight is an essential complement to the overall smooth running operations.
In tandem to the chef requirement you will oversee the daily monitoring of household activity to ensure operations & systems are trouble-free, oversee the maintenance aspects and contractors as they may be required to fulfill duties of care. These are beautifully appointed properties with the latest in technology - you will be responsible for daily walk-through and establishing a punch-list of tasks that may require monitoring and repair. The support team of management professionals will augment your daily discussion to work toward assisting in the service contracts, and necessary maintenance.
This is an active family involved in community activities and the children's athletic interests. There are many moving parts and a busy calendar and schedule - it will be important to ensure the day is structured toward job completion and stay on-task toward completing your duties as it may be easy to get pulled in a few directions. The meal service is fresh, healthy simple fare that is highly nutritious and visually beautiful with a great creative flare.
Verifiable references that endorse your excellent employment. You will need to drive and be available to travel to various properties as required and literally being a great personality who can be trusted and relied upon to be honest, with integrity and fully engaged toward the best outcome for the family at all times.
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MALIBU - CONCIERGE MINDED ESTATE MANAGER
$150,000 - $170,000
Malibu, CA
A beautifully manicured ocean front property with an elegant open floor plan...not only a residential sanctuary but a warm and welcoming space where business meetings and social gatherings are enjoyed. This family of 6 requires attentive scheduling and management of calendaring. It is essential that all family and extended family members, guests and business associates are welcomed with their preferred beverage and dietary requirements and ensuring the desired ambiance is attended to.
Calling upon your concierge know-how and hospitality awareness you will need to create a guest manual of preferences along with liaising with the Chef to prepare menus and all beverage service for intimate luncheons/dinners and larger events. Running your team of staff to uphold the five-star level of guest-services all advance preparations of stocking and provisioning will be required. Overseeing staff, maintenance and vendors and ensuring a spotless, smooth running property of a main residence and bungalows.
Five years' experience required, hospitality and concierge knowledge and the ability to oversee a beautifully appointed residence in all aspects.
Must have verifiable references, a valid Driver's License - a background check will be conducted.
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ZEN /YOGA, HOSPITALITY-MINDED CHIEF OF STAFF / ESTATE MANAGER
$175k (Based upon experience)
Many locations, FL, United States
ZEN /YOGA, HOSPITALITY CHIEF OF STAFF / ESTATE MANAGER with travel.
This is a big post for a gentle soul. We require a completely dedicated professional who is fully committed toward establishing a peaceful living space for the employer with mindfulness toward staff minimalism yet bring about perfect coverage without "want or lapse of care" in being preemptive toward fulfilling the daily needs. There are a good many moving parts so you will need to be masterful in how you go about your day managing just enough staff for your team but not too many and certainly not intrusive in how the family live their very private lives.
For the greater part of this upcoming year the family will be based at their property in Florida. Please ensure you have the ability to travel between properties both domestic and internationally and be seamless within setting standards of service and care. It will be important that you are fully aware of green technology, and value all sustainable construction and understand highly technical facilities and systems. You will be responsible for setting your team of support professionals to make the day go smoothly. There is an emphasis on minimal intrusion of staff within the estates...staff that is very measured, on-point, positive outlook and enthusiasm for their day/ a true gift of caring to be of service within this capacity to support your employer in a calm trusted way.
Must be accountable, honest and intellectually precise toward problem solving and being able to bring cohesion to a diverse grouping of properties and make sense of all household functions.
It is essential that you are unflappable and enjoy a home with children. This is an active, highly engaged family that loves outdoor sports, nature and being together - welcoming their loved ones into their home always.
Former experience within multi-location properties, excellent references, thorough background review.
Valid Passport and a complete ability to travel as the post dictates.
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NYC & HAMPTON HANDS ON HOUSE MANAGER
$90,000 - $125,000 With Health Care
Manhattan, United States
NYC & HAMPTON, HANDS-ON, HOUSE MANAGER
This is an active household looking for a hands-on House Manager/Family Assistant who is flexible and adaptable to care for the family within the family's busy days. There are a lot of activities with three teens and daily requirements from stocking and errands, receiving packages, shopping and pitching in during the day to ensure full cleanliness and things are set to order in a highly organized way.
There is a pet dog, there are walking duties required along with all the necessary care for the family pet - please be apprised of this if you are allergic.
Your care will include driving on occasion and ensuring the car(s) are fueled, maintained and clean. You may be asked on occasion to drive out to the Hamptons or to drive the Mrs during her day if she has errands and the children with their activities.
Duties will include computer work - ordering and stocking of supplies, ensuring maintenance and service checks are completed in a timely manner
Hands on pitching in care of housekeeping, driving, overseeing maintenance/vendors, pet care and being able to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the family.
MUST WORK SATURDAY'S
Looking for 5+ years former experience and verifiable references - a thorough background check will be conducted.
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MIAMI AREA - HOUSE MANAGER - LIVE OUT
Annual $100,000 - 120,000
Miami Area, FL
This gorgeous compound consisting of a large main home and guest house with waterfront exposure, dock, pool and watersport equipment requires a trusted, experienced top tier professional who has a pure commitment to being of long term service in all capacities of hands-on care. This small family requires that you are dedicated to being in place with a self-starter spirit toward making certain the day runs smoothly. Within any of these households this clearly means you are available to pitch in with a "can-do" attitude of no job is too big or too small to tackle.
The foundation of management is built upon respect and creating a positive work place whereby problem solving and making improvements is key to desired attitude. We are looking only for professionals intent upon a long term relationship with this family - the principals have always enjoyed a happy well staffed property which lends to their enjoyment of their home and property.
It will be a plus if you are conversant in Spanish and have full experience within a waterfront property, have excellent knowledge of Miami and are also excellent in your oversight with water effects; ponds, aquariums (which can be delicate - there is an outside contractor for this but you will need to have an understanding of the nuances which can be sensitive to caring for specimen aquarium fish). The property manager is responsible for overseeing the general day-to-day operations of a waterfront home and guest house in Coral Gables, Florida. The property is occupied by a couple whose children are grown but visit occasionally during holidays. There is an aquarium and two ponds. The couple travels a lot and the property manager should be able to manage all in their absences.
Duties entail managing the household staff consisting of a chef, a housekeeper and a grounds keeper, managing of household account(s), orchestration of functions, scheduling preventative maintenance for the home and autos, and in general, making sure that the employer's life is as carefree as possible.
Key notable responsibilities:
Overseeing smooth running of estate, working directly with principals
Ensuring that house is maintained and all appliances, equipment and systems are running perfectly. Handling minor repairs on the spot. It also includes working with vendors and independent contractors for major repairs and warranty work.
Managing utilities, creating estate manuals and ensuring principal receives competitive quotes on any repairs
Acting as first point of contact for staff and contractors
Acting as first point of contact in case of emergency (i.e alarm going off, pool leaking)
Managing household staff including schedules and calendars, hiring, firing, training, performance reviews, coaching, etc.
Training and organizing the duties and schedules of domestic staff
Managing household inventory supplies
Ensuring home security
Assisting in the planning of special events
Coordinating scheduled maintenance for the residence and vehicles
Overseeing maintenance of the grounds: landscaping, gardening and pool area/furnishings
Running household errands. Receiving/sending mail and packages
Picking up/ dropping principals and their guests at airports
Welcoming guests in a very professional manner of being hospitable
Ensuring that the household is always welcoming and guest-ready
Oversight of remodeling, restoration or construction that may occur. This includes vetting contractors, negotiating the quotes, confirming that their liability insurance is up to date and supervising the entirety of the project.
Maintain a detailed inventory of household appliances, furniture, art, etc., which also includes insuring the property to cover damage, loss or theft.
Maintain the home's security and computerized systems (entertainment center, sprinklers, etc.)
Answer phones, greet any guests that come to the home, and handle communications (emails, letters and invitations).
An SUV and a private office is available for the Property Manager.
Must be eligible to work in the US and have verifiable references and experience. Spanish a plus and a true dedication for a long term commitment.
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HOUSE MANAGER/VALET/ BUTLER/LT COOK - WEST HOLLYWOOD
$100,000 - $125,000
WEST HOLLYWOD, CA
This post is caring for the oversight of a lovely manageable home for an individual and a well-loved hairy dog ~ this beautifully appointed home is a sanctuary for the owner who cherishes the opportunity to be in a clean, well running household that is fully stocked, finely appointed and operating smoothly. It is important as the House Manager/valet that you have an keen eye for detail and very much a "can-do' "hands-on" person to ensure all aspects are cared for; maintenance, construction projects, oversee the housekeepers and be able to have a true affinity for ambiance and all hospitality mindfulness to ensure the household hums.
There are outside vendors that you will schedule and oversee in project/job completion - ensuring the landscapers, gardeners, pool maintenance teams are arriving and keeping things running seamlessly.
Duties;
Oversee the stocking/provisioning of foods and beverages, ordering of supplies
Hospitality mindedness to warmly welcome guests and ensure they are comfortable
It is a plus if you are able to mix drinks, cook light casual clean meals, snacks - just finger food to accompany visiting guests
Interact with the dog if there are times for feeding, walking, vet visits or any sort of necessary care that comes from an organic center of liking animals and wanting them to be safe and healthy
Understanding of light mechanical and operating systems - security and smart-home technology. pools/ponds and grounds
Be of the mindset that you love what you do, being of service within a wonderful gentle easy-going household that focuses upon easy flowing days
Must have former experience with verifiable references. Must drive and have excellent communication skills.
This post is IMMEDIATE
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HOUSE MANAGER - NYC
$150k (Based upon experience) Full Health Care
Manhattan, NY
This is one of the most notable properties with leading technology and mechanicals not to mention the attention to refined appointments by a leading architect and designer - it is a beautiful home and requires a knowledgeable professional fully apprised in all aspects of running a promienent 5-Star townhouse. The position oversees and manages all housekeeping staff, contractors and vendors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the staging/packing/unpacking of all deliveries, once logged into tracking system.
Manage housekeeping staff schedules and calendars with oversight on the adult children's apartments.
Oversee and facilitate residence maintenance projects.
Provide 24/7 on-call support and assistance; Resolving issues related to service, comfort, vehicles, home technology, gym equipment, HVAC, IT, lighting, etc.
Overseeing and maintaining household supply inventories.
DUTIES:
Conducting staff intake including recruiting, interviewing, hiring of housekeeping staff.
Oversee and manage all aspects of housekeeping staff duties and provide hands-on training.
Set staff schedules, rotations and monitor staff hours.
Work closely with Chef and Personal Assistant, as well as the principals' managers and staff at their secondary residences.
Oversee formal service and formal table settings.
Organize and manage all aspects of household kitchen; assist chef as needed.
Plan and implement holidays and special events; catering, table design, floral arrangements, formal service protocols.
Manage stocking and inventory of primary residence and that of the children's residences.
Manage household maintenance schedules and cleaning protocols.
Responsible for the care of priceless art and antiques; make sure all household equipment is operational and up to date; silver care; all care of fine china, crystal.
Oversee laundry requirements; outside dry cleaning for linens etc.
Special care for making beds, valuable linens, organizing cabinets and closets.
Ensure that every aspect of the household is always clean and guest ready.
Liaise with Owner representative and Family office regarding updates on construction, billing process, staffing issues.
Survey the residence each morning for leaks and structural damages delegate to Staff.
Manage all vendors relationships, including building staff: Providing access and monitoring of vendors while at residence.
Household errands.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Preference for local candidates in the NYC area.
Prefer at least 5 years' experience managing a luxury home.
Experienced in managing a team of staff.
Must be flexible with work schedule, i.e. able to work long hours from time to time, weekends and holidays as needed.
Must be willing to travel occasionally to principals' other homes to assist as requested.
Must be tech-savvy.
Must have longevity in past positions with verifiable references.
Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
Professional and service-oriented attitude.
Experienced with caring for museum quality art.
Wine knowledge a plus.
Knowledge of formal dining service.
Comfortable with two small dogs.
Self-motivator and self-starter.
Legal to work in the U.S. with valid driver's license & clean driving record; There will be a comprehensive background check
Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement
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Executive Housekeeper
HEAD/ EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY - HUDSON VALLEY
$115k-$125k (Based upon experience)
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY, NY, United States
A seasoned, experienced and knowledgeable executive housekeeper is sought for a full-time, live-out position with a lovely, busy and discreet/private family of four, located in the Hudson Valley area. The schedule will typically be Mon-Fri, 7am 5pm. But flexibility for weekends and staying on to manage events or dinner parties may be needed. Must be experienced working with HNWF and possess the professional capacity to seamlessly manage various household management tasks. This includes part administrative tasks (inventory, ordering household and cleaning products, supervising vendors when in home, etc.) and part housekeeper duties (general cleaning, laundry, organization in drawers, closets, etc., daily walk throughs including reports to principle, adhering to deep cleaning schedules, etc.). Responsibilities will pertain to the exceptional care and maintenance of 6500 square foot property, comprising of (3) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms over 2 floors. The right candidate must be detail oriented, a team player with other staff members in the organization (nanny's, chef, drivers, assistants, etc.) and possess clear communication skills whether written or verbal, across different platforms (Signal messaging, email, in person to principle, etc.). Candidates who are pro-active, naturally possess initiative and are reliable will be prioritized.
Some, but not all, high priority responsibilities include :
Inventory: Overseeing household inventories, including: cleaning and laundry products, general household products and supplies, pet food/supplies, family toiletries and bathroom cabinet items and supplies, general family dry pantry and family refrigerator items (snacks, beverages, ). Ordering will be placed by principle after submitting and reviewing the list of items.
Managing Hired Service Staff: Dependent on principle's activity , additional service staff may be hired (events, dinner parties, celebratory, etc.) and will need to be managed as per the occasion.
Cleaning: Full charge deep and light housekeeping in assigned zones. House cleaning (of all types) and performing deep-clean projects which will be on a monthly routine schedule (instructions in the staff reference manual). Must be adept at organizing, cleaning using only eco-friendly products and laundry products (see Laundry description below), assess given tasks and perform them quickly and efficiently, knowledgeable about cleaning various surfaces using various cleaning and sanitation products, techniques, and methods.
Laundry/Clothing Care: skilled in laundry applications for all ranges of clothing and linens, from fine/delicate to hand wash only. Knowledgeable in laundry products, specific product use that keeps in line with the family's likes and dislikes (natural, scents, chemicals, etc.), ironing skills and knowledge in settings/applications, safely cleaning household linens, towels, bed sheets, napkins, placemats, etc., Other duties may include: packing/unpacking for travel, seasonal wardrobe management (rotating clothes/coats, Summer/Winter items), light mending (button replacement, small tears or rips, etc.), putting clothing away properly and consistent to the families closet preferences, maintaining the laundry room care and cleanliness (weekly room sanitization, machine care maintenance and cleaning, etc.)
Organization: cabinets, drawers, closets, linen/towel storage, medicine cabinets, surfaces in all rooms of the house should always be organized and kept in consistent order for principles quick reference and
Maintaining all cleaning equipment, materials, work stations and caddies: upkeep safe and sanitary working condition and informing the manager/principal when items have been damaged or broken, need to be replaced, replenished or any issues you are having with an item(s). This also includes appliances and any issues that may require a professional repair.
Daily Property Walk Throughs: Performing detailed daily walk throughs to observe any issues and test items in areas where issues have occurred before (TV testing and make sure everything is updated and logged in, check temperature in all rooms is correct or adjust to principals liking or if serviced is needed because the zone is not working properly, light bulbs that need to be replaced, list any areas that need immediate attention/service, notice all appliances in working order, clocks have the right time, etc.)
Vendor Management & Supervision: Communicating often and clearly with the property Residential Services for troubleshooting any issues or scheduling repairs needed. This will also involve follow-up with maintenance repairs and service so they are done quickly as to limit any inconvenience to Supervise vendors when coming to service the house, make sure they protect their shoes from making any marks, ensuring they don't damage walls or floors, check work when done and approve issues were fixed and work is esthetically pleasing. Log all vendors work for history and reference (date, issue, completed or parts need to be ordered, list any parts that were replaced in case they fail shortly after, etc.) in the provided vendor log book. This also includes communication with the remote tech service team for any tech issues in the house (sound system issues, Savant House System issues, Wi-Fi issues, etc.)
The family is offering full benefits (Healthcare, Dental, Vision) 100% paid and includes the employee's immediate family members. A work phone and two weeks PTO to start. Yearly job performance review and end of year bonus at the principle's discretion. Must be able to pass a background check and have a passport, green card or EAC to be considered for the position.
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HANDS-ON EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - LOWER NYC
$100,000 - $110,000 With Health Care Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00 / 6:00pm
Lower Manhattan, NY, United States
Young couple requiring an Executive Housekeeper that is hands on for all the day to day oversight and care. It is important that you have excellent communication skills and the ability to delegate necessary chores and jobs to others. You will access the daily walk around to ensure there are no leaks or maintenance/repair issues and have the ability to hire outside vendors, for maintenance and repairs along w/ extra assistance in deep cleaning and serving if the family has a large gathering.
It is up to you to arrive at your best schedule but typically Monday-Friday; 10:00am -5:00pm/6:00pm
Care of fine art
Detail oriented
No meal prep
Laundry/ironing / changing the linens and the bedding
Wardrobe care...organizing closet, drawers, ordering supplies
Computer literate, technically minded
Report directly to principal
Meticulous eye for how things should be positioned, inventory, storage, care of glassware/China/ silver and art objects
A true top tier hands-on head housekeeper with house manager oversight
Must be a self-starter and work well on your own.
Verifiable references as a Head Housekeeper/ Lead Housekeeper with House Manager oversight
An excellent kind representative of and for the family/your employer.
Poised and effective, know when to call for professional outside vendors to assist
There are three properties; one as the main residence for the family and two others as property holdings for guests and family/friends
Maintain a guest-ready preparedness at all times.
Be a good honorable and trustworthy person with integrity and excellent long term plans.
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EX HOUSEKEEPER / CHEF
$95k-$110k (Based upon experience)
Sea Cliff, Long Island
All applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Must supply a resume Knowledge of Russian language a plus Large family home of six bedrooms with separate guest house. Family of 2 adults and five children ages 3 to 18yrs. The two eldest children are away at University and only visit occasionally at weekends. The 3 children at home are between 3 and 12 years. The owners have multiple homes and as such only spend six months of the year at this residence, but split over the total year. Duties will be day to day housekeeping to incorporate some cleaning, laundry, running errands, arranging flowers, shopping and school runs. Fresh healthy, family cooking, primarily for the children, will be required when the family are at home. A chef is available for any formal entertaining. Other staff employed are: a full time cleaner, part time cleaner who also cares for the children, pool and handyperson and garden contractors. The housekeeper will be required to monitor and co ordinate external contractors, liaise with the family office and ensure the accounts and household bills are processed. It is essential that the housekeeper enjoys working with children, there will be some baby sitting -- school runs and generally helping with play dates and sleep overs. The family also have 2 dogs but the housekeeper does not need to care for them.Self contained one bedroom apartment available and use of a car. Immediate start.
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NYC HOUSEMAN
$90,000 - $100,000 With Health Care package 4 Non-contiguous weeks PAID vacation
Manhattan, NY
New York City private residence seeks a hands-on and proactive Houseman to assist with the daily care, maintenance, and service of their multiple-story Upper East Side townhouse. This is a full-time, Live-Out OR Live-In (1 bed/1 bath staff apartment in residence available) position, with a five-day schedule with OVERRIDING flexibility for extended hours and travel to the family's secondary residences in Bedford Hills and Southampton, NY, upon request. The ideal candidate would be incredibly willing to assume a “no task is too big or too small†attitude and would be willing to do whatever is necessary to promote success and satisfaction within the residence. Under the direction of the House Manager, their primary responsibilities would include food/beverage service, cleanliness, and upkeep of the residence.
Duties:
Proficient in personal high-level maintenance of standards, with attention to detail and timely responsiveness
Ability to recognize and act on all home related and service needs
Organizing and managing household inventories and storage areas to ensure they are fully stocked
Planning and assisting regular dining as well as entertaining for private & social events; providing
Formal service for principals and guests
Maintaining working order of electronic systems throughout the home
Greeting guests and visitors, answering phones, and taking messages on behalf of the principals when PA/House Manager are away
Working in conjunction with other household staff members: house manager, personal assistant, chef, housekeeping, etc.
Daily walk through of Property, ensuring Principal's aesthetics and all equipment and facilities are functioning properly
Notify the House Manager of any discrepancies to be included on the maintenance log
Ensure area outside of the Property is clean: Sweep the patio, terrace, and walkway area. Hose off areas of any dirt, or debris from animals or plants. Clean outdoor furniture, cushions, and their covers daily.
Take out the trash, recyclables, and compost
Wash interior and exterior windows
Removal of all cobwebs
Work with housekeeping team to perform deep cleaning and help as needed in cleaning hard-to-reach areas
Routine floor care including mopping, soap application on wood floors and polishing.
Check and change all the light bulbs and notify the House Manager of their outage
Replace batteries in all remotes when needed
Ordering supplies, monitiroing stocks and inventories
A back ground check will be condicted along with verifying all references and employment history.
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HOUSE MANAGER - NYC
$150,000+ Full Health Care
Manhattan, NY
This is one of the most notable properties with leading technology and mechanicals not to mention the attention to refined appointments by a leading architect and designer - it is a beautiful home and requires a knowledgeable professional fully apprised in all aspects of running a promienent 5-Star townhouse. The position oversees and manages all housekeeping staff, contractors and vendors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the staging/packing/unpacking of all deliveries, once logged into tracking system.
Manage housekeeping staff schedules and calendars with oversight on the adult children's apartments.
Oversee and facilitate residence maintenance projects.
Provide 24/7 on-call support and assistance; Resolving issues related to service, comfort, vehicles, home technology, gym equipment, HVAC, IT, lighting, etc.
Overseeing and maintaining household supply inventories.
DUTIES:
Conducting staff intake including recruiting, interviewing, hiring of housekeeping staff.
Oversee and manage all aspects of housekeeping staff duties and provide hands-on training.
Set staff schedules, rotations and monitor staff hours.
Work closely with Chef and Personal Assistant, as well as the principals' managers and staff at their secondary residences.
Oversee formal service and formal table settings.
Organize and manage all aspects of household kitchen; assist chef as needed.
Plan and implement holidays and special events; catering, table design, floral arrangements, formal service protocols.
Manage stocking and inventory of primary residence and that of the children's residences.
Manage household maintenance schedules and cleaning protocols.
Responsible for the care of priceless art and antiques; make sure all household equipment is operational and up to date; silver care; all care of fine china, crystal.
Oversee laundry requirements; outside dry cleaning for linens etc.
Special care for making beds, valuable linens, organizing cabinets and closets.
Ensure that every aspect of the household is always clean and 'guest ready'.
Liaise with Owner representative and Family office regarding updates on construction, billing process, staffing issues.
Survey the residence each morning for leaks and structural damages – delegate to Staff.
Manage all vendors relationships, including building staff: Providing access and monitoring of vendors while at residence.
Household errands.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Preference for local candidates in the NYC area.
Prefer at least 5 years experience managing a luxury home.
Experienced in managing a team of staff.
Must be flexible with work schedule, i.e. able to work long hours from time to time, weekends and holidays as needed.
Must be willing to travel occasionally to principals' other homes to assist as requested.
Must be tech-savvy.
Must have longevity in past positions with verifiable references.
Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
Professional and service-oriented attitude.
Experienced with caring for museum quality art.
Wine knowledge a plus.
Knowledge of formal dining service.
Comfortable with two small dogs.
Self-motivator and self-starter.
Legal to work in the U.S. with valid driver' license & clean driving record; There will be a comprehensive background check
Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement
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SERVER - NYC with TRAVEL
$70,000 with Overtime Health Care
Manhattan, NY, United States
This is a beautiful household with a full team of top tier staff, each respected in their abilities and accomplishments. All with a great "can-do" attitude, pitching in toward a total team effort.
Looking for a self-starter who is motivated toward refined service. It is more casual service rather than being too formal but there is definitely a reservation of knowing boundaries and engaging the family and guests fully aware of their preference toward privacy and discretion.
Understanding of the proper care of valuable objects; crystal, silver, linen, all table appointments and service items - candelabra, stocking and ordering of candles. Preparing the table and rooms for events and dining with guests, the family enjoys more casual but entertains frequently. Setting and breaking down of the evening and events. Liaise with the Chef, team collaboration with the other Servers, preemptive stocking and inventory, monitoring items.
Serving experience - hospitality minded
Fully available to travel when needed
Have you worked within a domestic setting before
Quick to understand the needs of guests and the principals in an unspoken subtle manner of aligning with expectations
A caring calm and bright demeanor
CV-19 vaccination
Valid Passport
Full flexibility to travel as needed.
There will be a full background check along with follow up with references
Looking for a professional server, trustworthy and with unflappable integrity.
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PRIVATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT - NYC BASED out of TETERBORO and area
$120,000-$140,000 With Health Care
Manhattan, NY, United States
What an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter who is interested in this role as the next step within their career path along with being fully engaged and willing to learn, to be trained and to immerse in the necessary courses to get up to speed and familiar with safety protocols and hospitality and service minded engagement with a terrific family. Or, of course looking for fully experienced, already familiar and educated certified Private Flight Attendant.
Your services will be required for global flights and domestic and international flights. There are stay overs that may be extended so you must have the flexibility with which to be able to be away and to be on call. This is a well balanced team of professionals so you have the ability for quality of life.
You will be responsible for light meal service, liaising with the Chef to prepare meals, planning interesting itineraries, coordinating ground transport, liaising with the team of domestic professionals at the various estates, ensuring a welcome meet & greet interaction with the family and guests, getting up to speed with their preferences - maintaining a log of information regarding the likes and dislikes and the preferences of the family and repeat guests.
The family is willing to invest in your training and ensuring your comfort within your duties. They are looking for a professional with a great attitude, an energetic team player and a willingness to learn and expand understanding of the necessary attention to detail and safety/security necessary to ensure the wellbeing of all family and guests.
The family has children - must be good around children
Great team player
Organized
US Passport
CV-19 Vaccinated
Fully Available to travel to the extent required
A desire to travel internationally
Ability to drive
Discreet and highly confidential
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FAMILY OFFICE - JUNIOR RECEPTIONIST - MANHATTAN
$75,000 with health care Monday -Friday With the ability for overtime
Manhattan, NY, United States
A chic and beautiful office with noteworthy domestic/business professionals is looking for a new person to join their team as the forward-facing representative of the Family Office.
This is a new Junior post. As the Receptionist you will be meeting and greeting all international guests; VIP, celebrity, C-level executives and interfacing with the support team of staff working within the office itself. This will mean you will be required to prepare for meetings, arrange catering, set up the conference room, work with the technical/AV team of IT staff to ensure smooth communication within all audio-visual aspects of meetings and conferences.
Set up multi-person Zoom meetings, assist with setting up and serving/coffee service, order lunch, keep areas of the kitchen and conference room clean and tidy, welcome guests - take their coats/umbrellas, arrange for ground transport, assist with ad-hoc clerical duties to assist the team, work on projects, errands, gift purchases, stocking and supplies, ordering items and ensuring guest-ready preparedness in all aspects of care, care for floral and decorative aspects and literally oversee the reception area.
Manage the phones and taking clear and concise messages, interfacing with all package deliveries and pick-up, messengers. FedEx/UPS, work with all Chauffeurs arrange Uber. This is a full-charge hands-on post for a committed professional who understands the post and is warm and friendly and enjoys ensuring the office is running smoothly.
The position is in office Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Please note; on occasion there may be a project which carries over to a weekend in which case you may be asked to assist with financial consideration of course.
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YACHT CAPTAIN - FLEET CAPTAIN, Ft. Lauderdale or W. Palm and the Hampton's
$200k-$250k (Based upon experience) Health Insurance and Comp Package
FT. Lauderdale/, W. Palm, FL, United States
Looking for a dynamic, accomplished Captain (or Couple as Captain & Stew) for this specialized search of a capable USCG Licensed YACHT CAPTAIN to oversee and be fully reliable, responsible and accountable for a fleet of vessels, currently 3 vessels and looking to expand. Licensed for excess 80', all yachts are US Flag. This is a year-round, full time engagement with the owner - best base of operations is Ft. Lauderdale or West Palm Beach, (never living on the yacht) You will be expected to live on property when the vessel is in the Hamptons.
The principal is looking for an energetic, resourceful Captain who researches local destination to ensure an enjoyable and educational experience an plan trips with an interest in mind. They want a clean smooth running vessel at all times. Must be computer comfortable to manage budgets and operating costs, vendor relations and full provisioning and errands. Trouble shoot mechanical, electrical and systems, problem solving and astute security minded is of course key. Must have impeccable standards and incident free experience upon vessels 80' and more. Electrical and Mechanical experience. Former long term experience, eligible to work in the USA, clean background, team building, good character references. A thorough deep-dive background will be conducted.
It is critical the crew understands the lifestyle goals of the principal to ensure their enjoyment of the fleet is maximized and their needs are prioritized. The Crew will present to the principal everything in their care in a use ready condition based on the principal's schedule and desire.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Full maintenance schedule of all yachts sometimes servicing personally
Knowledge & ability to maintain safety systems and mitigate risk
Initiate a program of preventative maintenance and care on all assets
Supervise contractors servicing systems and ensure pricing is fair and true
Seek support from references and qualified personnel when confronted with challenges
Approve and class expenses for main offices
Embrace technology and assist the owners and guests as needed
Oversee trips and excursions.
Flexibility to be based anywhere in the world for extended periods of time.
Have ownership of each vessel and be able to answer any question asked regarding the respective vessel.
Create curated itineraries that reflect Principal and his guests' needs. Should be heavily detailed and flexible. Always considering any external factors (e.g. weather, emergencies, provisioning needs, travel of guests, etc).
Key Characteristics:
Calm and focused disposition with self-starting tendencies
Willingness to be physically involved with all aspects
Supportive of owner and guest needs with hospitality at forefront
Efficient and direct communicator both spoken & written English
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SEASONAL LIFEGUARD - SOUTHAMPTON, LIVE IN
$45 - $50/hr with overtime
THE HAMPTON'S, NY
This is a full live-in capacity of ensuring the care of family and guests in both ocean and pool.
Caring to ensure the comfort and security of ocean bathing and being in the surf - the ability to monitor the weather/wave height and general security of the conditions which make for all safety considerations necessary. Liaise with the various additional staff to set up poolside deck chairs, ensure the overall cleanliness of the pool and all "toys" - floats, noodles, paddle-boards,
All current Life Saving certifications and current CPR, AED & FIRST AID.
Ability to live in. Fully vaccinated please, Ability to drive and verifiable references along with a clean background check.
Former experience as a Life Guard, fully comfortable to swim in surf and familiar with all peculiarities of ocean swimming.
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