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
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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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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SEASONAL WEEKEND HAMPTONS CHEF
$600/per day (Based upon experience)
The Hampton's, NY, United States
SEASONAL WEEKEND HAMPTONS CHEF
Beginning as soon as possible - this small family is looking for an excellent, refined and experienced chef to provide beautifully plated, well-thought out meals of Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner each weekend from now until September Labor Day. During the last two weeks of August into September Labor Day the request will be providing your care each day as they expect one adult child to visit.
As "foodies", they have a real love for the local farm fresh/Farm-to-Table, organic, really beautiful preparations that are nutrient dense yet light and full of flavor. You will be required to be the completely responsible person to plan menus, shop/provision, prepare and serve - they are literally going to keep it quiet without plans for any large gatherings or entertaining but rather seeing their weekend at their home as a complete respite to recharge for their busy work weeks.
There is weekend accommodation on the property.
Verifiable references and knowledge of the Hamptons vendors and markets. A love for what you do.
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SAN FRANCISCO BASED + HAMPTON - CHEF
$175k+ (Based upon experience) Health Care
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
This is a beautiful fun and happy young family that loves the convivility of entertaining in an intimate small setting and especially with close family members. The Mrs. is more in keeping with the true organic macrobiotic/farm-to-table preference and the husband enjoys everything healthy comfort food. Looking to have portion control along with caloric intake for the meals, especially focused on nutrient dense excellent fare.
Must be fully flexible to travel as there will be call for this to accompany to the other fully stocked households. Must drive.
Hampton's is on the list of locations and this is with accommodations of course. The emphasis in this beautiful area to know your vendors and have a relationship with them local purveyors is important especially in the Hampton's when getting around has become so difficult to get groceries and know the locals for the best anf freshes of ingredients.
Must be a happy upbeat foodie who exhibits a true passion for their craft in preparing beautifully plated meals that not only have eye-appeal but have such a great burst of flavor. Please love what you do if your are applying as it is a transferrable energy when it comes to food and imparting excellence*
Five years top tier experience within a wonderful household
Excellent references, full background check.
Stunning plating
Available to start!
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NYC CHEF with HAMPTON'S and additional travel
$120,000 3 weeks vacation Health Care
Manhattan, NY
Bringing your creative culinary talent to provide nutritionally dense, beautifully plated meals for the enjoyment of this small organically minded and elegant family primarily for lunch and dinner service 5 days a week. Based upon the schedule of the household you may only be responsible for dinner.
The preferences span a multitude of culinary styles with and enjoyment for Mexican, French, Mediterranean and, always with appreciation for the freshest of ingredients and lovely plating.
For the most part your home base will be NYC but you will be required to travel from time to time - as a consequence you will need this flexibility to absolutely make certain you are prepared to work in other kitchen settings in other locations. You will be responsible for ordering, stocking and provisioning - your adaptability along with your eagerness to be creative and attention to flavors will be your success.
A full background check will be conducted and we ask that you provide plating images as a sample of your work.
Excellent verifiable references, valid Driver's License.
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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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Chef
$150k (Based upon experience)
CONCORD, MA
With a flair of renown Chef Ottolenghi along with a Mediterranean and Indian influence of clean fresh organic ingredients bursting with flavor and nutrition this self-described "foodie -family" is enthused to welcome a truly creative talent to be their next long term professional. This is a family of five and staff of 4 - your duties will be to prepare daily lunch and dinner offerings along with staff-meal.
The family enjoys the use of exotic spices and herbs to enhance the freshest of ingredients. The focus is on a well-rounded, full-compliment main course inclusive of grains, proteins, vegetables and a touch of sweetness for dessert (but, they do not have a sweet tooth and this is more of a small finale to their meal)
It is important to be creative within your repertoire and always mixing it up with the weekly offerings.
This is a gentle kind family that is looking for a long term addition to their team who will complement the daily running operations. Looking for a talented, experienced professional who is ultra-fastidious in work ethic and overall interest in running a clean happy kitchen.
Plating images will be requested as will recommendations and a solid level of experience.
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SEASONAL CHEF
$130k (Based upon experience)
SOUTHAMPTON
SEASONAL SUMMER CHEF - The Hampton's
* 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 license
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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 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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DIRECTOR OF PRIVATE ESTATE & COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
$180,000 - $200,000 With an Employee Package and Health Care
DENVER, CO, United States
The Director of Properties will direct and oversee both the commercial properties along with the private residences of the employer. Within this new position it will be imperative to a successful long term engagement that you become familiar with the complexities of running both aspects of commercial and domestic properties toward streamlining a workflow, effective protocols toward optimizing system efficiencies in a pro-active sustaining way that is forward-thinking. This is an ever-expanding real estate/property portfolio so your understanding of technological advances, integrated systems and being forward thinking is critical to support the anticipated growth.
You will report to the President of the Family Office and interact with the Principals, their families, and guests and oversee household & property staff, design & construction, financial and human resource management, commercial building acquisition, and asset maintenance and preservation strategies – additionally, you will work closely with facilities and household staff, the business support assistants, architects, designers, contractors, all technical systems integrators, and other service vendors.
You will be required to travel occasionally to oversee other properties, projects, and staff. Personal qualities are analytical and critical thinking skills, technical proficiency, accountability, good decision making, and the ability to distill complex information into concise and prioritized communications. Foremost, you must always have the best interests of the family in mind. Appropriately represent the Principals and their families to service providers, tenants, consultants, legal and financial partners.
A broad range of duties in an all-encompassing oversight of the properties and staff include preventative maintenance, vendor & supplier list management, construction management, safety & security, move management & storage, commercial property acquisition and management, maintain files relating to all the residences, employees, vendors, tenants, operations, budgets, finances, inventories, construction, equipment, furniture, maintenance, and repair.
There is a hospitality component to the post whereby you will be required to oversee the properties organizational standards in a standardized operating manual and ensure orderly and meticulous operation. establish. Keep the Principals informed of current operations and project progress, including periodic reports and updates. This is a family that prides itself on Staff retention by way of thorough training programs, new hire orientation, specialized skill training to enhance job performance and encourage ongoing professional development, including formal ongoing education and skills enhancement roadmaps.
Collaborate with the Family Office to prepare and track each property's annual operating budget. Partner with the Principals to create and execute a capital improvement plan per property, establishing priorities, timelines, budgets, and project teams. Responsible for managing household and property-related expenditures and developing systems for tracking of expenses. Provide contract review and escalate to legal review when appropriate. Monitor budgets/contracts and verify adherence to all agreements. Maintain accurate coverage for the portfolio, including residences, commercial properties, construction projects, lots, vehicles, and high-value items. Develop strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure premium service delivery and competitive pricing.
A bachelor's degree or a minimum of ten-plus years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience managing service delivery within a high-service, action-oriented private household with high accountability levels.
Adept in all areas of personal service, residential property and home management, hospitality and commercial property acquisition and oversight.
Possess familiarity with elevated design aesthetics and construction practices.
Demonstrated project management experience with capital improvement projects, contract negotiation, and overseeing large groups of vendors, including architects, engineers, consultants, and designers.
Significant experience in quality service standards and execution, human resource talent acquisition, and "best practices."
Unwavering discretion and confidentiality, awareness of all safety procedures, security, and privacy.
Superb written and oral communication skills
Spanish-speaking a plus
Tech-savvy: advanced knowledge of both Google and Apple products with demonstrable proficiency with Google Suite (calendar, drive, sheets, docs); calendaring programs; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); Zoom and other online video communication software; PM/messaging tools; quick learner of new Apps.
A background review and verifiable referencing will be conducted.
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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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HOSPITALITY MINDED ESTATE MANAGER - MALIBU
$170k (Based upon experience) with Health Care
Malibu, CA, United States
Business, Industry, celebrity, dignitaries...guests from around the world descend upon this beautiful peaceful compound from time to time to hold meetings and simply relax in good company and conviviality. This is the sanctuary of a prominent business person. Discretion and attention to detail are paramount toward the success within this post. A complete understanding of protocol, hospitality, manual creation toward standards of service, and recall of the preferences of returning guests, liaising with all top-tier support staff on-site and in the business office along with the various members of your team to ensure a total smooth running estate and a 5-star guest experience. If you have the mindset of running the estate with total guest satisfaction and "customer service" you will certainly in turn ensure the operations and daily running of events and planning are executed to the height of refined enjoyment. Paying attention to the little things to ensure the larger aspects fall into place more smoothly.
In light of the prominence of the guests this can be a demanding, fast-paced and at times challenging role as you will need to create a standard of service in conjunction with a standard of daily operations dealing with maintenance, systems, smart tech, all support technology, ocean exposure to the grounds and actual property/buildings, monitor your team of staff, all provisioning/stocking/ sourcing and supplies.
Total guest relations and timely follow through toward seamless operations.
Former experience within a prominent estate
Full knowledge of 5-star service; particularly in setting ambiance, table service, event planning and flawless execution, guest-relations, and always with guest-ready preparedness with full attention to your employer to ensure all is in keeping with daily expectations.
Management of team of domestic staff, hiring, training, retention, setting standards of consistency
Create a punch-list of daily monitoring
Liaise with contractors and all support vendors
Intelligent decision making to secure a well-running property
Special care of beautiful appointments and furnishings/art.
Great hands-on leadership and accountability
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JUNIOR HOUSE MANAGER - LA -based & HAMPTON'S
$150k (Based upon experience) with Health Care
LOS ANGELES, CA, United States
This is a beautifully appointed property, full of enthusiasm for friends and family. Entertaining and utilizing the household for gathering with people who are held dear.
This role will be assisting the Head House Manager throughout the day to ensure the monitoring of all aspects of care and efficiency, conducting punch-list walk through of the household and grounds and monitoring the daily preparations of supplies, stocking ordering.
It is important to think ahead toward being preemptive, guest-ready and with a keen eye to discern the necessary care toward clean, organized, stocked, fully operational systems and working out any glitches - changing light bulbs, stocking all the appropriate light bulbs, you report into the estate manager toward ensuring the household is fully operational without a hiccup.
House Manager experience, computer/tech savvy, run a punch list and daily walk through, excellent follow through toward job completion on both indoor and out and making certain the facilities and additional appointment of working with curators, gallery's, designers and decorators, grounds/pool and various technicians and contractors is cared for.
Must be highly organized, proactive, empathetic toward caring to make a difference, be a kind and caring energetic professional who is very discreet and aware of boundaries and knowledgeable to understand how the household runs in optimum harmony.
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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 - 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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Housekeeper
NYC, WEEKEND - SATURDAY & SUNDAY HOUSEKEEPER - NYC
$45/hour guaranteed minimum of 16 hours per weekend year round
Manhattan, NY, United States
This is a wonderful young family with their home in the East Village, they spend their weekends in Westchester.
Looking for standard housekeeping to ensure the tidy and organized household with cleaning and laundry. During the week the family employs daily year-round housekeepers do there is always a clean well maintained household - the weekend consists of a more relaxed atmosphere whereby tidying up and general cleaning will be expected.
Must have the ability to dedicate your weekends to this opportunity year-round. It is a big commitment which will speak to a professional who is either looking for more hours or simply is free over their weekends to be the person for this lovely and kind family.
Verifiable references and the ability to navigate within a beautifully appointed household with special finishes and care and attention to glass, crystal, artwork and antiques. It will be helpful if you can drive and you will want to stay overnight on the weekend in Westchester perhaps.
This is a must fill.
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HOUSEKEEPER with CAT SITTING DUTIES - NYC
$35 per hour for a 40 hour week Generous compensation if you watch their cat Weekends may be required
UES - Manhattan, NY, United States
A small family of two requires a trusted pet-friendly/cat-friendly Housekeeper to care for their Townhouse and watch their cat when they travel. Their cat is their beloved "family member" so you must have an affinity to enjoy cats, clean the litter box, check in when the family travels and feed and keep company.
Because this is a townhouse they will want for you to be comfortable with stairs.
General cleaning and laundry, ensuring the overall cleanliness and wellbeing of the housekeeping duties.
Former Housekeeping and Laundry care with a beautifully appointed household
A pure organic love of cats and a gentle caring manner
Trustworthy, secure and kind and dedicated self-starter
A thorough background check with referencing will be conducted.
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BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE SPEAKING, LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER - NYC
$75,000 - $78,000
Manhattan, NY, United States
It will be necessary to achieve a level of trust with a long-term mind set of being part of the family - overseeing the househhold in its' care;
Daily cleaning
Receiving packages + mail
Highlighting any repair issues
Deep cleaning on a schedule
Running errands
Grocery shoppin'
Stocking and ordering of groceries and supplies
Light healthy Brazilian style cooking
Laundry
Organization
Care of all closets and wardrobes
Packing and unpacking
This is a husband and wife who travel a lot. You will be overseeing their home in their absence and must attend to things on their behalf and always ensure a clean organized space.
Verifiable references
Sunday & Monday are your days off
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TEMP HOUSEKEEPER FOR A VISITING FAMILY - NYC
$40/hr with overtime
Manhattan, NY, United States
This is a gentle and kind visiting family who require the professional care of a trusted housekeeper to provide services from mid-September through to mid-December at the home in NYC.
The requirements are daily cleaning, deep cleaning, laundry and ironing, dry-cleaning runs and freshening on a daily basis.
Please submit your resume as soon as possible so we may get started.
Looking for candidates with experience on a top level, a wonderful ability to know what needs to be done - a self-starter and the ability to perform your tasks with certain autonomy.
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WESTCHESTER HOUSEKEEPER
Up to $40/hour D.O.E. for your 40 hour week
KATONAH, NY, United States
This active household is looking for a highly organized housekeeper to step into place and provide impeccable care. This is a new position within their family structure and one that is extremely important to the daily running of their home.
The parents are actively engaged within the daily requirements, they have 4 delightful children and two dogs. The children have a Nanny and the parents are very engaged with their family so your attention will be to maintain all aspects of the household in a meticulous clean manner. This is a very real household. They look at long term relationships and someone who has a very happy, kind disposition and of course is trustworthy along with being energetic to the daily tasks.
If you are a self-starter this is best suited. You will be looked upon as the experienced and knowledgeable professional who is essentially left to perform your best sense of maintaining a clean household. This entails; organizing the pantry and closets/cupboards, doing laundry and ironing, packing and unpacking, daily cleaning and scheduled deep cleaning.
The household is organic minded.
Looking for a great ability to care for a home and ensure the cleanliness in an organized manner
Valid US Work Authorization
CV-19 vaccination please
Former 5 years' experience with valid references
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PORTUGUESE SPEAKING, LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER - NYC
$75,000 - $78,000
Manhattan, NY, United States
It will be necessary to achieve a level of trust with a long-term mind set of being part of the family - overseeing the househhold in its' care;
Daily cleaning
Receiving packages + mail
Highlighting any repair issues
Deep cleaning on a schedule
Running errands
Grocery shoppin'
Stocking and ordering of groceries and supplies
Light healthy Brazilian style cooking
Laundry
Organization
Care of all closets and wardrobes
Packing and unpacking
This is a husband and wife who travel a lot. You will be overseeing their home in their absence and must attend to things on their behalf and always ensure a clean organized space.
Verifiable references
Sunday & Monday are your days off
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TRAVELING - HOUSEKEEPER (NYC Based)
$80k (Based upon experience) EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE NYC (domestic/international travel required 1-3 months at a time)
NYC & INTERNATIONAL, NY, United States
Looking for a confident, reliable and trustworthy professional who is ultra-fastidious within your care and attention that you bring your expertise to enhance the daily operations of beautifully appointed homes both in NYC, in the US and internationally, too. Using elevated standards of "know-how" based upon working in some of the more refined and well-appointed estates. This role will be based out of NYC primarily for a wonderful family - as part of the job you will be required to travel for extended periods of time of up to 3 months duration in both domestic/international travel (1-3 months at a time during the year to accompany the principals at their other residences). YOU MUST HAVE THE FLEXIBILITY TO TRAVEL FREELY and want to travel to accompany the family.
Responsibilities:
Housekeeping, deep cleaning, and interior care of homes
Laundering of clothes and linens; pressing/steaming as needed
Procure household supplies and maintain an inventory of consumable goods, including food and fresh goods
Shopping and errands as needed
Daily interior checks of homes to evaluate physical condition of establishments, appliances and other household items, and submit to management a list of needs and repairs
Ensure HVAC, Audio Visual Systems, lighting and all house systems are functioning properly, and keep records of filter changes and maintenance schedules
Receive and set up new items for the homes
Accompany teenage children on activities
Occasional babysitting and dog sitting
Must be a conscientious and considerate team player
Requirements:
Must have valid passport to travel internationally and domestically
Must have a valid driver's license
Fluent in English, French is a plus
Understand the importance of utilizing discretion and confidentiality in the workplace
Calm and focused disposition with self-starting tendencies
Attention to detail, with pride in their work
Willingness to be hands on with all aspects
Good communication skills
Positive and flexible attitude when responding to the changing requirements of the Principals
Supportive of Principals and guest needs with hospitality at forefront
Reliable transportation to and from work is essential
Valid US Work Authorization
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TRAVELING HOUSEKEEPER- NYC, HAMPT, MIAMI, HAWAII,
$115k-$120k (Based upon experience) with Heath Care Benefits
NYC, United States Minor Outlying Islands
A gentle caring family requires a competent, energetic, flexible travel-proficient experienced Housekeeper to hop on their journey to multiple estate locations.
Your top-tier experience along with your love of travel and the ability to readily assimilate within new households and establish your standard of refined excellence, secure supplies and sticking and procurement, work smoothly and seamlessly amidst the family and liaise with other staff toward ensuring a level of cleanliness, organization and maintenance is imperative for a sense of peaceful harmony for the family.
You will need to be eligible to travel freely for extended lengths if time. Manage being in other areas for protracted periods and have a flexible enthusiasm toward your daily duties.
The family is incredibly zen and harmonious. They are respectful and kind and wish for their staff to be organic minded in a similar caring manner.
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SHELTER ISLAND - YEAR ROUND, FULL TIME - HOUSEKEEPER
$78-82k (Based upon experience) Excellent Employee Benefits package
New York City, NY
This is a very active and energetic family that loves the outdoors...poarticularly in the Summer when there is a lot of activity on the water. They are looking for a year round full time housekeeper to be part of their team of staff. The property is on Shelter Island so it is important that you factor this in to your application.
Housekeeping, deep cleaning, and interior care of multiple homes year round
Exterior daily care required, such as maintaining entryways, walkways, patios, outdoor lighting; setting up and protecting outdoor furnishings/poolside supplies
Laundering of clothes and linens; pressing/steaming as needed
Procure household supplies and maintain an inventory of consumable goods, including food and fresh goods
Shopping and errands required “off islandâ€
Daily interior checks of homes to evaluate physical condition of establishments, appliances and other household items, and submit to management a list of needs and repairs
Ensure HVAC, Audio Visual Systems, Lighting and all house systems are functioning properly, and keep records of filter changes and maintenance schedules
Receive and set up new items for the homes
Must be a conscientious and considerate team player, and coordinate activities with other departments
Communicate and report to Estate Manager and Chief of Staff
Long Summer Hours with limited time off (May – Sept) which equates to overtime
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LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER
$80k-$85k (Based upon experience)
NYC
Days off will be TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY so, you will be required to work through the weekend and on occasion travel to one of the other properties. This is a hands-on position - looking for a highly experienced, discreet, right-arm housekeeper and ladies maid with all levels of attention centered around ensuring the complete care of wardrobes, jewelry and shoes, packing and unpacking for travel, documenting the items as they are used and returned from laundry and dry-cleaning. Ability to care for clothing in a manner of ensuring delicate items are hand-washed, buttons sewn and pressed beautifully. Seasonal wardrobe care and cataloging of valuable items. Formal service, table setting, floral arranging and complete care of silver, china, linens. On occasion prepare a light breakfast or snack. Flawless table service - formal Attention to detail and discretion Experience within the same job duties Complete knowledge of formal care of valuables and finery and art, jewelry and one-of-a-kind designer gowns, couture garment care and artwork. Ability to work in the US with a flawless background and great references - preferably within a high profile estate working with precise care of couture wardrobes and all accessories for the Mr. + Mrs. of the estate. Impeccable care of silver, finery and all aspects of priceless art and beautiful appointments. Please submit your resume for consideration.
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Houseman
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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Personal Assistant
GALLERY OFFICE ASSISTANT TO COO - NYC
$90,000 - $120,000 With Health Care Benefits package
Manhattan, NY, United States
Within this prominent post your responsibilities are as a full-on right-arm director to uphold the requirements of the COO within a busy fast paced international firm. Tasked with upholding the team of Assistants and Admins toward a day that runs smoothly and engages with top level artisans, curators, clients/collectors from any number of locations worldwide. Scheduling/calendaring, public relations, timeline logistics, working within all facets of exhibits and shows, marketing, guest-relations, social media outreach, event coordination, support of the COO.
**Five year former, art/gallery/curator/ related employment is essential.
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FAMILY OFFICE - JUNIOR ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE CEO/ PRINCIPAL
TBD UP TO $100,000 With Health Care
Manhattan - With Travel, NY, United States
Within this beautiful, high energy Family Office you will be the right-arm support assistant to the Executive Personal Assistant to the Principal and family. This will call for travel on occasion and the planning of special events. As with the majority of these posts you will need to be resourceful, establish and maintain excellent vendor relations and be discreet within your interactions to represent this very private family.
As an essential contributor to the overall daily operations your input will be crucial toward smooth running days to uphold this dynamic principal. Your key support skills of fastidious attention to detail, resourcefulness, analytical problem solving in a timely manner and a truly awesome team member will lend to your overall success. This is a small active Family Office in NYC. There is a rotation of schedules within this support team to provide 24/7 coverage.
You will need excellent communication skills that exhibit a certain decorum, attention to proper/formal written content, ultra confidential discretion at ALL TIMES(!) you will be handling personal and business information and disseminating this important information to the proper recipients. There is a need for 24/7 coverage/mindset but this schedule will be rotated within the team of support. Your efforts will augment and assist the efforts of the key right-arm Executive Personal Assistant yet at times you will be engaging directly with the principal.
You may in fact be responsible to travel to various destinations to set up the location in a pre-arrival manner, hooking up printers and establishing local vendor support in addition to organizing entertainment venues, transport and accommodation.
It is an important role which will call upon your resourcefulness and professionalism. This is a superb experience.
Must have a valid Passport and the flexibility to travel unencumbered. A true affinity to assist and uphold the support requirements of the role.
Proof of Vaccination please.
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REMOTE - C-LEVEL, EXECUTIVE PERSONAL ASSISTANT - NYC FAMILY OFFICE
Up to/Capped at $120,000 With Health Care
Manhattan - Remote, NY, United States
The dynamic intensity of this post will call upon your resourcefulness, you must be a discerning gatekeeper, quick to respond to emails and a preemptive self-starter. You will interface directly with the principal and liaise with the Chief of Staff to manage schedules and coordinate travel along with providing support in all areas of business, lifestyle, philanthropic endeavors, special projects, travel, and events. The EPA also proactively and accurately communicates the principal's needs to the teams that support them in the residence. The EPA is a remote position with established hours of 8:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday, and expected to check emails and respond as needed after hours and on weekends, which may be a large time commitment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Responsibilities - Core areas of focus include:
Calendar & Contact Management Manage and maintain the principal's personal/social/business calendar, which involves thoughtful scheduling and coordination and tracking all pertinent information required for meetings. Maintain accuracy of Principal's contact database.
Anticipation& Consistency - Provide personal and administrative support in all areas of the Principal's life. Anticipate the Principal's needs and take immediate, thoughtful action in a logical sequence. Attention to detail is critical.
Communication and Collaboration - Collaborate and communicate clearly with the family office, office receptionist, and residential team and ensure they are up to date on upcoming activities, including events, guests, and timing of activities that take place in the residence and office.
Foster Relationships & Interface – Professionally represent and interface with Principals' friends, family, teachers, doctors, stylists, and other important personal advisors.
Travel Planning & Logistics Collaborate with the Travel Manager on creating unique and custom travel experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience providing executive/personal support within a high-service, action-oriented private environment with high accountability levels.
Experience in complex organization and coordinating with diverse global service teams.
Experience in maintaining the confidentiality, safety, security, and privacy of a private employer.
Superb written and oral communication skills; a gift for distilling information into verbal and written formats
Tech-savvy: complete comfort with all standard PC computers and internet skills including email; apps; Outlook calendaring programs; social media platforms; Microsoft Office suite (Word & Excel).
Personal Qualities & Character Sketch
Exceptionally organized, accurate/precise in work product, intelligent, natural multi-tasker, resourceful and service hearted.
Collaborative and has a can-do attitude, no task being too great or too small.
Ability to accommodate a non-traditional work schedule and remain flexible to meet the family's needs.
Capable of juggling competing deadlines with ease and attentive to detail and accuracy.
Ability to anticipate next steps by thinking creatively and solving problems. Takes ownership of work and think strategically.
Outstanding ability to track and organize incoming information and distill it into actionable points.
Critical thinker who can exercise judgment and set priorities.
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RIGHT ARM PERSONAL ASSISTANT - NYC
$125k (Based upon experience) with Health Care Benefits
Manhattan, NY, United States
This is a right-arm, gatekeeper, preemptive sort of post where the wellbeing of your high-profile employer will need to be your total focus.
Liaise with business associates and all support vendors, various professionals who interact on a peripheral basis but very important to the overall daily activities....liaise with various offices in different time zones.
You will be successful if your natural inclination is to want the best outcome for the day.
To ensure the needs of the busy and very demanding and hectic day are cared for.
To be protective toward filtering through the excessive external activity to reach your principal and overall be completely dialed-in and able to vet in a critical thinking manner of filtering through information so you can always streamline the day and get to the most important relative bits of information to either act upon or covey to the appropriate parties for thorough follow-through.
Have a wonderful disposition, sense of humor, highly organized, flexible with a laser sharp focus on the essential direction you need to steer the day.
Excellent references, fully aware of NYC and area and all the culturally unique aspects of the city.
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PERSONAL ASSISTANT to the COS - FAMILY OFFICE - NYC
$80,000 with overtime Health Care
Manhattan, NY, United States
This fast-paced, high-profile Family Office requires an attentive, quick-study PA to support the Chief of Staff.
This is an "IN OFFICE" post (not remote) requiring a dynamic professional who is ready to navigate and problem solve in a timely manner. Looking for a self-starter, and resourceful assistant who understands they will be relied upon to support a very busy Chief of Staff in all daily preparations to ensure a smooth running office.
Meeting and greeting guests ~ hospitality mindedness
Scheduling and arranging meetings, ensuring office set-up in preparation
Ordering office supplies
Travel arrangements - both international and domestic
Liaise with all key domestic and professional contacts
Ensure smooth running operations through a day of arranging and preparing for international conferences, establish Zoom meetings
Manage a busy calendar
Liaise with family scheduling/ office scheduling and manage timelines
Technically astute with an ability to troubleshoot and be comfortable with Excel, QuickBooks (a plus)
Answering emails, maintaining contacts
Having a mindset of being available to problem solve - beyond the hours of the day if need be
A preemptive mindset that cares enough to go the extra distance, to ensure that the day runs smoothly.
Within these sorts of posts it is important to know that you are called upon to be of service toward utilizing your professional strength's and skills to ensure the busy life of your employer is supported. We are looking for candidates who are clear within their pursuits toward being a true personal assistant in support of their employer.
Verifiable references
Background check will be conducted.
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NYC - JUNIOR PERSONAL ASSISTANT
$95k-$110k (Based upon experience) Healthcare provided after 3 month probation
New York, NY, United States
NYC - JUNIOR PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Second pair of hands to a busy executive based in the West Village to help streamline a busy life. This role would suit someone looking to move into the Private PA world and responsibilities can be expanded over time. Common sense, being street wise, great communication and team player a must.
Errand running/Various shopping/gift buying/sourcing/ driving upstate to country house
Helping with dinners and parties behind the scenes as well as front of house. From guest lists to flower arranging
Helping with food prep in the kitchen if required, help setting up for meetings in the house and teas
Assistance with IT - Tech savvy with mac and PC,Word/ Excel/ Evernote/ Dropbox - able to look for new apps as needed
Various scanning, printing and administrative tasks
From time to time driving the principle to appointments with her own car as and when required
Making sure the car is in good working order and road worthy
Keeping an organised list of subscriptions and memberships
Assisting with aspects of Country home upstate when required
Reconciliation of expenditure via Expensify
Overseeing any household contractors if house manager is away from duties
Various projects
Greenthumb a bonus to help with; house flowers/plants, the terrace kitchen garden and growing micro greens indoors
Terms:
General hours will be 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday but responsive to calls/ txts/ emails 24/7
Salary flexible for right person
3 month probation period
Healthcare provided after 3 month probation
Based at home office in NY apartment for at least latter part of day when overlap w principal who will work from offices in Greenwich and NY but is home by 3pm
No regular travel needed with the principal but good if does not mind some minor travel if critical
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NYC - PERSONAL ASSISTANT
$120k (Based upon experience) Healthcare offered after 3 month probation period
New York, NY, United States
NYC - PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Day to day calendar management of personal meetings/appointments, social events and co-ordinating with family office for family travel plans, vacations, etc.
Managing clear lines of communication with principle's corporate EA to ensure meticulous organization between private and business life
Travel management, researching and booking personal travel commercial and private, producing itineraries, arranging visas when needed etc
Timely upkeep of email and written correspondence and communications received
Errand running/Various shopping/gift buying/sourcing
Co-ordination of events and parties behind the scenes as well as front of house. From guest lists to flower arranging
Assistance with IT - Tech savvy with mac and PC,Word/ Excel/ Evernote/ Dropbox/ able to look for new apps as needed
Various scanning, printing and administrative tasks
Keeping an organised list of subscriptions and memberships
Keeping personal contacts updated
Assisting with aspects of Country home upstate when required
Liaising with the family foundation as and when required. Setting up board meetings
Reconciliation of expenditure via Expensify
Various projects
Overseeing any household contractors if house manager is away from the residence
Helpful to have a little black book for New York restaurants, florists, caterers
Keen eye for interiors and fashion
Helpful if live in Manhattan and if a driver
Team player working as part of an international family office
Excellent communicator
Problem solver with a calm disposition and a creative mind
Right attitude and common sense most important
Terms:
General hours will be 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday but responsive to calls/ txts/ emails 24/7
Salary flexible for right person who will be viewed as a key partner by the principal
3 month probation period
Healthcare provided after 3 month probation
Based at home office in NY apartment for at least latter part of day when overlap w principal who will work from offices in Greenwich and NY but is home by 3pm
No regular travel needed with the principal but good if does not mind some minor travel if critical
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FAMILY OFFICE - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT- NYC
$90,000 (DOE) with Health Care
NYC, NY
This is a post which requires you be highly organized, detail oriented and have the ability to prioritize requests so you are able to ensure you can complete tasks in a timely manner at an elevated level of expectations. The choices you will be making will be reflective of your employer and family - NYC experience within a sophisticated estate will assist you toward liaising with various vendors, accomplishing tasks, purchasing gifts and following up with cards and special touches that represent the wishes of the family.
It is essential that you are fully familiar with QUICKBOOKS for all bill paying and keeping track of expenses for various properties. The Estate Managers and Assistants will send you a multitude of invoices and payment requests so it is imperative to your success and comfort within the post that you have the ability to be fully adept with all data input and management within QB.
At various times you will be required to organize flights & hotels for staff members along with vendor interaction and management when it comes to events and party planning and construction and maintenance. Must have a true interest in travel, restaurants, cultural interests, designers and architects on both coasts and the ability to finesse reservations and sort complex travel arrangements when necessary.
This is a true right arm post to the existing Operations Manager for the Family Office.
We are looking for a professional with a great connection to follow-through, preparedness in advance of the need arising, an interest to understand the employer so you step into the manner/style of their expectations, a true interest toward generating a completed perfected work product and an ability to retain important relative and pertinent information. You will be seen as the person who has to be steps ahead of your direct-report and of course interact with the family members and their team of trusted professionals.
It will be best if you have worked within a Family Office before and been involved with the oftentimes fast paced, energetic, hectic and at times demanding schedule.
Excellent mathematical aptitude, resourcefulness, 5 years direct experience and fully familiar with NYC and the Hampton's.
A thorough background report will be conducted along with verifiable references.
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PERSONAL HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANT / CONCIERGE - NYC + traveling
Approx $85,000 - $90,000 with overtime (DOE) Generous Employee Package
Manhattan, NY
PERSONAL HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANT / CONCIERGE - NYC + traveling
Looking for an energetic candidate who is focused upon hospitality and being of service to ensure smooth running operations. Within this wonderful post you will be looked upon to deliver front-line concierge services, interface directly with the Principals, and serve as their key-point-of contact for the fulfillment of their personal service needs and real-time requests. Please be mindful that this post requires that you travel freely. You must have a valid passport and be readily available to travel in and out of the USA with the proper documentation to do so. Additionally you will be in different countries and a pure joy of hitting the ground running in an adaptable way of getting your bearing with assist you immensely toward success.
This position will support the family while in residence at their primary residence and will be called upon to support while visiting their US and international vacation properties. This post provides personal assistance, service/butling responsibilities, and traditional household services support.
As this is an intimate post working so closely with the family and guests we are looking for a warm, poised, intuitive, respectful, calm, and collaborative professional who is highly organized, efficient, energetic, service-oriented professional who works well under pressure in an unflappable manner.
Must be observant and attentive to the Principal's preferences in an intuitive manner but not intrusive
Has a can-do attitude, with no task being too great or too small, and genuinely enjoys providing personal
Possess high levels of scheduling flexibility to adjust to the Principal's changing
Capable of juggling competing deadlines with ease while remaining calm and attentive to detail and Ideal candidates find deep satisfaction in completing items on an ever-changing to-do list.
Advance travel is required to preemptively ensure the family's homes are in guest-ready preparedness for their arrival and will remain on-site to coordinate their support throughout their stay.
This position will report to the Director of Household Manager and will work closely with the Principal's assistants, nanny's, chefs, drivers, facilities maintenance, tech services, and security teams to coordinate and execute logistics for the home and office. The ideal candidate will have experience providing hands-on personal service in fully staffed, significantly sized estates.
You will be seen as the key person to ensure the homes are meticulously maintained, in proper working order, and logistical operations are running smoothly. House management responsibilities include a daily walk through of the interiors of all dwellings to establish a maintenance punch-list and interior cleaning schedule. This position is responsible for coordinating with the principals and chef to ensure meal service is fully understood as regards; the number of guest, the table settings needed, communicate with the team leaders to ensure the smooth follow through with protocol/ VIP consideration, packing/wardrobe, errand running, and household ordering/stocking/shopping.
It will be important to update and maintain the House Manual for all Principal & Guest Preferences and ensure the household and property staff are well-coached in these up-to-date protocols.
DUTIES:
It will be important to anticipate and execute all of Principal's real-time requests
Provide top-tier service to family and guests and support their Oversee guest arrivals/departures, including special requests, food, etc.
Daily meal /tabletop set-up, meal service (formal & informal), and bartending services for family and Constant collaboration with Chefs/Assistants to meet family's changing daily calendar.
Create and maintain accurate inventories, ensure proper closet organization, and provide skillful packing and unpacking Efficiently coordinate the dispatch and receipt of the Principal's clothing and personal items before their arrival at their travel destination.
Coordinate with flight attendants and assist in implementing logistics for travel, including packing luggage tracking, meal service, and special
Coordinate moves to other properties and ensure easy transitions between residences for both family and
Oversee home meeting set-up, track online accounts, collaborate with assistants and tech team members to troubleshoot and test AV/IT equipment and
Coordinate closely with Assistants and household staff on organizing and executing events at the Oversee food and beverage, table setting/service, decor, flowers, rentals. Coordinate additional staff and/or vendors as required. Supervise set-up and ensure the event's timelines are supported, including temperature, lighting, music, talent/guest speakers, etc.
Conduct a daily walkthrough of the home and the interiors of all dwellings to ensure that each residence has a consistent feel and that the team is aware of the Principal's preferences and daily
EXPERIENCE:
A bachelor's degree and a minimum of two-plus years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience providing concierge service within a high-service, action-oriented private household environment with high accountability levels and proven experience supporting other household staff, including housekeepers, personal organizers, and other
Experience in maintaining the confidentiality, safety, security, and privacy of a private
Tech-savvy: complete comfort with all standard Mac computers and internet skills including email; apps; calendaring programs; Microsoft Office suite (Word & Excel); project management/messaging tools; various online portals for scheduling; quick learner of new
Must have experience supporting complex travel, hospitality, event, and entertaining
Must have a US Passport and the flexibility to travel nationally and internationally as
Ensure that homes are meticulously prepared, in working order, and ready in advance of the Principal's arrival.
Collaborate with Household Services managers to develop and maintain an interior cleaning schedule for regular and deep cleaning for all Assist the housekeepers with specialty cleaning, general tidying, or household projects as required.
Create and maintain a Preference Log for Principals and guests and, in conjunction with the household management team, create and maintain current household
Ensure that each residence is stocked with the Principal's desired toiletries, personal items, cleaning products, Oversee inventory of household items, personal products, office supplies, linen closets, storage areas and ensure all inventories are organized and current.
Shop for household items and run errands, and perform other duties as
Advise team on upcoming household activities, including events, guests, and timing of particular activities so house operations can run as smoothly as
Create floral arrangements and installation of seasonal/holiday decor
Assist with care and coordination of family pets. Maintain inventory and maintenance of various sporting and personal equipment
Execute special projects assigned by the Household management team
Verifiable references, a thorough background check, drug screen, and online assessment will be required of all qualified candidates
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NYC - EXECUTIVE PERSONAL ASSISTANT - FAMILY OFFICE
$100,000 - $150,000 Health Care
Manhattan, NY
This chic Manhattan Family Office requires a key right-arm professional to be the EPA to the principals, overseeing their day-today operations and working alongside top professionals to advance projects along a busy timeline.
The office is oftentimes quite hectic and fast-paced so a thorough detail oriented professional is key for personal success within the post where all the important aspects of a high-profile lifestyle is monitored and directed to the suitable department to manage.
Main Areas of responsibilities:
- Managing the Principals business diary & scheduling all meetings, calls & coordinating with Private PA for all arrangements
- Attending meetings with the Principal, preparing meeting notes, creating action points and following up
- Managing all business correspondence on behalf of the Principal including drafting emails, letters etc, as well as monitoring
- Preparing business presentations using Power Point and/or InDesign/Adobe etc
- Conducting business relevant research and summarizing into concise reports for Principal's use
- Additional duties include assisting Director of Real Estate and one other team member
- Office management duties, dealing with office service providers and office vendors
Former experience within a Family Office is necessary along with excellent communication skills and being comfortable within all VIP interaction. If you are excellent at overseeing and liaising with event planners, designers & decorators, architects and vendors this is most helpful. An expansive rolodex and vendor relations always assists toward making your day run smoothly. This is a post where you will be the pivotal person to ensure all aspects a completed. It will be up to you to be project driven and yet finesse each encounter with a certain elegance that best represents the principals.
Discretion and confidentiality
Excellent experience and verifiable top references
Proficient knowledge of technical considerations, QB and ensuring you review all relative expenses for the employer
Culturally savvy to know about restaurants, design, travel and luxury lifestyle management.
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