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SHELTER ISLAND JUNIOR BUTLER & CARETAKER ASSISTANT - FULL TIME - YEAR-ROUND

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

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

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

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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DRIVER / CHAUFFEUR - MIAMI/ NYC

Responsible for transporting the entire family inclusive of their precious children is of critical importance. Looking for an experienced, trusted, reliable driver who is fully familiar with both NYC (and surrounding tri-state area) and Miami. There may be periods of the family traveling out of the country in which case you will have down time for vehicle maintenance and care.

Looking for an energetic professional who is poised, courteous, unflappable, respectful and KIND. Much enjoy working with a family with children as they are priority ONE – their wellbeing and security. You will be asked to pick-up and drop off to their various activities ensuring safe and secure transport.

Ability to run errands as needed. Fully familiar with all key notable destinations of gallery's, museums, theater, stores, restaurants, private airports, and all the essential short-cuts, back roads and being able to navigate safely throughout the hectic traffic of the metropolitan areas.

Clean Driver's License, impeccable references and background with a family.

Looking for long-term employment experience with high-profile family. Fully available to travel and be in one location or the other which may mean being away from home base. This is critical to your happiness within the job - having the full flexibility to be travel as needed, for as long as needed and to be able to have a full "service-mindedness" toward being the trusted professional for the family.

Full background check and verifiable references.

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3/4 X PER WK. DRIVER/CHAUFFEUR

If you are looking for extra days within your schedule and can pick up a few days each week, one of our clients requires an experienced Chauffeur for 3 or 4 days per week, these days may vary from time to time but currently they are looking for Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Looking for a professional with minimum of 5 years' experience.

Pick up area of Manhattan is in the West 70's - at the end of the day you can take the principal's vehicle home if you have a garage or driveway (cannot be left on the street)

Must have excellent driving skills, fully familiar with NYC and area, excellent communication skills and willing to run errands by taking the housekeeper to the store for supplies and doing random errands.

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GALLERY OFFICE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF - NYC

Within this prominent post your responsibilities are as a full-on right-arm director to uphold the requirements of the CEO 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 CEO.

Five year former, art/gallery/curator/ related employment is essential.

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DOMESTIC HOUSE COUPLE - GREENWICH, CT

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 - IRVINE CALIFORNIA

Our client is in search of a true gatekeeper ofering right arm support to keep their home running smoothly. The ideal candidate will be a master at household and personal calendar management, project management and creating high end intimate dinner parties for high profile guests, and communicating on behalf of your principal through emails and over the phone. This is a true Estate Manager role with occasional Personal Assistant responsibilities as needed. This role is based out of a beautiful home office outside of the main residence (required to work in person Monday - Friday, from 8a-6p) and you will be in charge of the household daily and weekly schedule. Depending on the needs of the principal and if the schedule allows it, this can be a hybrid role working from home and onsite. If a weekend is required you are of course given the additional days off the following week. This is not frequent but is as needed. You will have daily meetings with this executive, and maintain a weekly TO DO list. Must be dog friendly and if needed house-sitting would be required. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience working for High Profile/HNW C-Suite Executives. This role requires an incredibly strong administrative foundation with relentless follow-through. The client offers a very generous compensation package and vacation schedule plus healthcare stipend. You will be provided with all the work equipment you'll need including laptop and cell phone. Relocation is being offered for the right candidate.

Property

13K SQFT House
40K SQFT Property
Smart home technology
Large interior aquarium
Additional Assets

3 Vehicles
Additional Staffing Management

Regular Landscape Maintenance
Housekeeping crew (4 persons) 1x a week
Exterminator service
Key Responsibilities

Maintain proper correspondence with principals, vendors, etc.
Organize weekly and monthly reports to keep principals informed on estate status
Bill pay// Household administration duties
General management and organization of residence, with attention to special projects as needed and per request
Restock needed items for all households, including personal supplies
Vehicle fleet maintenance
Respond to owners requests and work to complete requirements in a timely manner.
Property and Technology Support:

Maintain household maintenance schedule- Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly checklists
Create household manual
Able to assist with event coordination at the house
1 or 2 larger scale events a year plus smaller more intimate dinners
Ideally someone who has a rolodex of local professionals including bartenders, chefs, waitstaff etc.
24/7Response to property issues on an on-call basis.
Provide reporting on property maintenance activities and maintain detailed records
Self-perform preventative maintenance when possible, balancing when to oversee and self-perform
Ensure technology is fully functioning at all times
Full understanding of smart home systems inclusive of Lutron, Crestron, Savant, and Apple TV
Arrange for escorting vendors and workers at properties to assure security, and privacy. Provide protection as needed for projects in preparation for work. Work alongside vendors to facilitate an efficient cost-effective outcome. Work with vendors to support all work undertaken at the property. Source, schedule, work and pay approved contractors or vendors for various property tasks and projects.
Troubleshoot issues which arise and work solutions in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Inform owners of issues or proposed work, plan a suggested course of action. Once work is approved, schedule work at the convenience of the principals, being sure to minimize any disruption.
Key Candidate Required Skills

Proficient in Google office suite.
Detail-oriented with strong creative problem-solving skills.
Comfortable with and adept at learning new technology interfaces and software. Ability to use mobile devices for coordinating and reporting work performed.
Notion and Miro are two examples of software that you should either have experience using or are willing to learn to be successful in this role
Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proactive and positive attitude, highly motivated, self-directed with minimal daily supervision.
Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to new and varying situations.
Respect for privacy and the awareness and desire for proper upkeep of a property.
A high value is placed on a professional polished demeanor, integrity, honesty, and discretion
Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year College or University is a plus but not required
Excellent references required from both current and previous employers
Minimum 10 + years related experience working with a private or UHNW family
Valid Driver’s License REQUIRED; must have clean driving record

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ESTATE BASED OFFICE, RIGHT-ARM PA/ SOCIAL SECRETARY TO THE MATRIARCH - NYC - UES

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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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to CEO/ GROUP CHAIR - NYC

This dedicated CEO is in need of a highly organized, efficient assistant to ensure scheduling, meeting organization, credit card reconciliation and the overall care of interaction with the team of staff to effectively manage his business affairs inclusive of arranging travel and ground transport.

Looking for an experienced professional who is committed to excellence and motivated by a job well-done. There will be necessary communication between all team members to ensure thorough dissemination of information relative to daily tasks and moving the agenda toward job completion from a large support team of professionals.

Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook along with being technically minded. Excellent communication skills along with proof reading to ensure accuracy in specific details that are paramount to conveying information.

Excellent interpersonal and people skills.

Overall proficiency in all right arm discretion of being a trusted gatekeeper and supporting a busy person.

Former experience supporting a C-level executive.

This is an "in-office" post.

Must have verifiable references and a background check will be conducted.

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PROPERTY MANAGER - GLEN COVE & SOUTHAMPTON

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

This is a fully staffed, wonderful family with a desire to add a new member to their team of top tier professionals to support their busy but simple life based upon the core values of respect and kind relations. The ability to support the family in their dietary requirements and bring about stocking and provisioning along with menu planning and event oversight is an essential complement to the overall smooth running operations.

In tandem to the chef requirement you will oversee the daily monitoring of household activity to ensure operations & systems are trouble-free, oversee the maintenance aspects and contractors as they may be required to fulfill duties of care. These are beautifully appointed properties with the latest in technology - you will be responsible for daily walk-through and establishing a punch-list of tasks that may require monitoring and repair. The support team of management professionals will augment your daily discussion to work toward assisting in the service contracts, and necessary maintenance.

This is an active family involved in community activities and the children's athletic interests. There are many moving parts and a busy calendar and schedule - it will be important to ensure the day is structured toward job completion and stay on-task toward completing your duties as it may be easy to get pulled in a few directions. The meal service is fresh, healthy simple fare that is highly nutritious and visually beautiful with a great creative flare.

Verifiable references that endorse your excellent employment. You will need to drive and be available to travel to various properties as required and literally being a great personality who can be trusted and relied upon to be honest, with integrity and fully engaged toward the best outcome for the family at all times.

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MALIBU - CONCIERGE MINDED ESTATE MANAGER

A beautifully manicured ocean front property with an elegant open floor plan...not only a residential sanctuary but a warm and welcoming space where business meetings and social gatherings are enjoyed. This family of 6 requires attentive scheduling and management of calendaring. It is essential that all family and extended family members, guests and business associates are welcomed with their preferred beverage and dietary requirements and ensuring the desired ambiance is attended to.

Calling upon your concierge know-how and hospitality awareness you will need to create a guest manual of preferences along with liaising with the Chef to prepare menus and all beverage service for intimate luncheons/dinners and larger events. Running your team of staff to uphold the five-star level of guest-services all advance preparations of stocking and provisioning will be required. Overseeing staff, maintenance and vendors and ensuring a spotless, smooth running property of a main residence and bungalows.

Five years' experience required, hospitality and concierge knowledge and the ability to oversee a beautifully appointed residence in all aspects.

Must have verifiable references, a valid Driver's License - a background check will be conducted.

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THREE LOCATION ESTATE MANAGER - LA - MONTECITO - HAMPTONS, NY

This prominent family enjoys a harmonious balance to their lovely team of staff. A true EQ minded professional who brings a level of consideration to their management style and the direction they provide for their team of staff to ensure the greatest cohesion, collaborative efforts to benefit the smooth running operations of busy complex estates.

Full availability to travel within three estates on both coasts and oversee vendors and contractors - ensure timely job oversight of both, ad*hoc and scheduled maintenance and all construction project liaison with architects, engineers and designer/decorators. Within these projects also overseeing the cautious management and handling of valuable appointments and if necessary arranging for curated art handling and storage to secure the integrity and safety of all appointments.

Work to train, maintain and retain staff - create standards of oversight and accent the strengths of your team to ensure HR oversight, rotations that values rest and personal quality of time off. You have a small but effective team of staff to bring about cohesive dedicated coverage to support the needs of the employer.

There is a large part of this post that has top tier/five star emphasis on hospitality + entertaining. Being mindful to create a complete ambiance within the estate to receive guests and ensure comfort. Create a guest-manual of frequent and recurring guests and friends and the family preferences. Also a large component is establishing the daily "punch-list" to ensure the entire team is following up with all consideration of some of the more basic operational needs but important nonetheless such as itemizing and stocking light-bulbs for all fixture in all homes, ensuring they are changed when out - consistent daily maintenance check lists and running the daily log toward absolutely smooth running systems and support equipment and full attendance of guest-ready preparedness at all times without lapse. This is essential as the principle does not want to be looking at areas of the household that should have been noticed by the team of staff during their day. so structuring a daily task list of duties and the daily follow through will be essential toward success within this role.

If you have been working within a boutique five star establishment with a critical eye for detail then you are well-equipped to be in place and to organize your team for consistent delivery of optimized systems and a cohesive structure to each and every day to always deliver excellence.

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HOSPITALITY MINDED ESTATE MANAGER - MALIBU

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

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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NYC & HAMPTON HANDS ON HOUSE MANAGER

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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HEAD/ EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY - HUDSON VALLEY

A seasoned, experienced and knowledgeable executive housekeeper is sought for a full-time, live-out position with a lovely, busy and discreet/private family of four, located in the Hudson Valley area. The schedule will typically be Mon-Fri, 7am 5pm. But flexibility for weekends and staying on to manage events or dinner parties may be needed. Must be experienced working with HNWF and possess the professional capacity to seamlessly manage various household management tasks. This includes part administrative tasks (inventory, ordering household and cleaning products, supervising vendors when in home, etc.) and part housekeeper duties (general cleaning, laundry, organization in drawers, closets, etc., daily walk throughs including reports to principle, adhering to deep cleaning schedules, etc.). Responsibilities will pertain to the exceptional care and maintenance of 6500 square foot property, comprising of (3) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms over 2 floors. The right candidate must be detail oriented, a team player with other staff members in the organization (nanny's, chef, drivers, assistants, etc.) and possess clear communication skills whether written or verbal, across different platforms (Signal messaging, email, in person to principle, etc.). Candidates who are pro-active, naturally possess initiative and are reliable will be prioritized.

Some, but not all, high priority responsibilities include :

Inventory: Overseeing household inventories, including: cleaning and laundry products, general household products and supplies, pet food/supplies, family toiletries and bathroom cabinet items and supplies, general family dry pantry and family refrigerator items (snacks, beverages, ). Ordering will be placed by principle after submitting and reviewing the list of items.
Managing Hired Service Staff: Dependent on principle's activity , additional service staff may be hired (events, dinner parties, celebratory, etc.) and will need to be managed as per the occasion.
Cleaning: Full charge deep and light housekeeping in assigned zones. House cleaning (of all types) and performing deep-clean projects which will be on a monthly routine schedule (instructions in the staff reference manual). Must be adept at organizing, cleaning using only eco-friendly products and laundry products (see Laundry description below), assess given tasks and perform them quickly and efficiently, knowledgeable about cleaning various surfaces using various cleaning and sanitation products, techniques, and methods.
Laundry/Clothing Care: skilled in laundry applications for all ranges of clothing and linens, from fine/delicate to hand wash only. Knowledgeable in laundry products, specific product use that keeps in line with the family's likes and dislikes (natural, scents, chemicals, etc.), ironing skills and knowledge in settings/applications, safely cleaning household linens, towels, bed sheets, napkins, placemats, etc., Other duties may include: packing/unpacking for travel, seasonal wardrobe management (rotating clothes/coats, Summer/Winter items), light mending (button replacement, small tears or rips, etc.), putting clothing away properly and consistent to the families closet preferences, maintaining the laundry room care and cleanliness (weekly room sanitization, machine care maintenance and cleaning, etc.)
Organization: cabinets, drawers, closets, linen/towel storage, medicine cabinets, surfaces in all rooms of the house should always be organized and kept in consistent order for principles quick reference and
Maintaining all cleaning equipment, materials, work stations and caddies: upkeep safe and sanitary working condition and informing the manager/principal when items have been damaged or broken, need to be replaced, replenished or any issues you are having with an item(s). This also includes appliances and any issues that may require a professional repair.
Daily Property Walk Throughs: Performing detailed daily walk throughs to observe any issues and test items in areas where issues have occurred before (TV testing and make sure everything is updated and logged in, check temperature in all rooms is correct or adjust to principals liking or if serviced is needed because the zone is not working properly, light bulbs that need to be replaced, list any areas that need immediate attention/service, notice all appliances in working order, clocks have the right time, etc.)
Vendor Management & Supervision: Communicating often and clearly with the property Residential Services for troubleshooting any issues or scheduling repairs needed. This will also involve follow-up with maintenance repairs and service so they are done quickly as to limit any inconvenience to Supervise vendors when coming to service the house, make sure they protect their shoes from making any marks, ensuring they don't damage walls or floors, check work when done and approve issues were fixed and work is esthetically pleasing. Log all vendors work for history and reference (date, issue, completed or parts need to be ordered, list any parts that were replaced in case they fail shortly after, etc.) in the provided vendor log book. This also includes communication with the remote tech service team for any tech issues in the house (sound system issues, Savant House System issues, Wi-Fi issues, etc.)
The family is offering full benefits (Healthcare, Dental, Vision) 100% paid and includes the employee's immediate family members. A work phone and two weeks PTO to start. Yearly job performance review and end of year bonus at the principle's discretion. Must be able to pass a background check and have a passport, green card or EAC to be considered for the position.

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HANDS-ON EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - LOWER NYC

Young couple requiring an Executive Housekeeper that is hands on for all the day to day oversight and care. It is important that you have excellent communication skills and the ability to delegate necessary chores and jobs to others. You will access the daily walk around to ensure there are no leaks or maintenance/repair issues and have the ability to hire outside vendors, for maintenance and repairs along w/ extra assistance in deep cleaning and serving if the family has a large gathering.

It is up to you to arrive at your best schedule but typically Monday-Friday; 10:00am -5:00pm/6:00pm

Care of fine art
Detail oriented
No meal prep
Laundry/ironing / changing the linens and the bedding
Wardrobe care...organizing closet, drawers, ordering supplies
Computer literate, technically minded
Report directly to principal
Meticulous eye for how things should be positioned, inventory, storage, care of glassware/China/ silver and art objects
A true top tier hands-on head housekeeper with house manager oversight
Must be a self-starter and work well on your own.
Verifiable references as a Head Housekeeper/ Lead Housekeeper with House Manager oversight

An excellent kind representative of and for the family/your employer.

Poised and effective, know when to call for professional outside vendors to assist

There are three properties; one as the main residence for the family and two others as property holdings for guests and family/friends

Maintain a guest-ready preparedness at all times.

Be a good honorable and trustworthy person with integrity and excellent long term plans.

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EX HOUSEKEEPER / CHEF

All applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Must supply a resume Knowledge of Russian language a plus Large family home of six bedrooms with separate guest house. Family of 2 adults and five children ages 3 to 18yrs. The two eldest children are away at University and only visit occasionally at weekends. The 3 children at home are between 3 and 12 years. The owners have multiple homes and as such only spend six months of the year at this residence, but split over the total year. Duties will be day to day housekeeping to incorporate some cleaning, laundry, running errands, arranging flowers, shopping and school runs. Fresh healthy, family cooking, primarily for the children, will be required when the family are at home. A chef is available for any formal entertaining. Other staff employed are: a full time cleaner, part time cleaner who also cares for the children, pool and handyperson and garden contractors. The housekeeper will be required to monitor and co ordinate external contractors, liaise with the family office and ensure the accounts and household bills are processed. It is essential that the housekeeper enjoys working with children, there will be some baby sitting -- school runs and generally helping with play dates and sleep overs. The family also have 2 dogs but the housekeeper does not need to care for them.Self contained one bedroom apartment available and use of a car. Immediate start.

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GARDENER/ JUNIOR FACILITIES ASSISTANT - SHELTER ISLAND

This is a great position within a stunning location working with a terrific team of professionals. As the Gardener/ Junior Facilities Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the members of the Facilities Team as well as performing key tasks within the department. Looking for an energetic active resourceful professional who enjoys contributing to the overall beautification of a finely appointed property.

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.
Knowledgeable about native plants
Major Responsibilities:

Overseeing landscape vendors (grass, plants, etc), and scheduling around the use/needs of the estate (and principal)
Managing water usage
Maintaining the grounds of the estate to the level required by the principal
Adjusting plant needs with climate restrictions
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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FACILITIES MANAGER - LIVE OUT

This is one of the most complex beautiful estates requiring impeccable care as there are numerous moving parts with diverse systems for everything. Ideally the family is looking for a candidate with engineering/mechanical experience/education in engineering is a huge plus along with hands-on experience preferably within a notable estate. You will be responsible for the care of all systems and ensuring that service contracts, warranties, maintenance are all performed in a timely perfect manner to ensure no set-backs and smooth running operations. Everything within the home is of museum-quality and the attention to ensuring complex systems is of tantamount importance. Attention to detail and an extreme awareness of intricate systems and all security mindedness along with both technology and mechanical knowledge. Must exhibit former top level trusted experience within a prominent estate Flexible, trustworthy, reliable without fail, and vastly resourceful with excellent vendor relations and know-how. Must be fully available and understand your post is as preemptive trouble-shooter and problem solver, so this means that you may be required to work to prevent troubles but be ready to ensure the problem is solved to completion. An engineering degree, mechanical, systems, technical is a true plus. Looking for the candidate who has a Can-Do attitude and is pleasant amid stress, unflappable and energetic.

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MULTI PROPERTY, END USER TECHNOLOGY, "IT" PERSON

This large team of domestic service professionals requires an end-user support person for all technical equipment management and troubleshooting. Although your base point of operation will be in Bedford, NY, there are a total of three residential locations inclusive of NYC, and Southampton. There is currently an IT Director but we require a more junior person for additional support. It is important that you have an organic sense of wanting to assist others, to be resourceful toward resolve, be proactive in keeping up with the latest technology which may be beneficial to the team of staff and apprised of all updates. Ability to be flexible to travel between locations as necessary.

Job Duties:

Based out of Bedford location.
Willingness to travel to other locations as needed.
Performing weekend coverage may be required.
On-call rotations for support.
Support all business software on company laptops, PC's, mobile devices
Break/Fix support for all desktops, laptops, mobile phones, scanners, printers
Troubleshoot basic network connectivity
Troubleshoot and maintenance of Mac OS
Properly documents accurate and detailed information regarding issues, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions
Willing to learn supporting new technologies and systems
Well organized and able to resolve issues in a timely manner
Solid knowledge of Windows 10 Professional
Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite
5 years of technical support experience
Computer Science degree
A+ certification is a plus

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NYC OFFICE & HOUSE MANAGER

NYC OFFICE & HOUSE MANAGER

This is a very active family with a busy life which calls for a top tier professional to fully set things to order. Looking for a versatile and knowledgeable professional keen to be of assistance to ensure the day flows smoothly predominantly as a consequence of your excellent organization and attention to detail. It is important once you get up to speed with the family that you inherently know what is required in a preemptive anticipatory manner to fully assist them. They are looking for a longterm professional to grow with the family.

The Office & Household Manager will work closely with the family on a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

Administrative Responsibilities for Principals, Multiple Properties

Manage record-keeping via QuickBooks and ensure accuracy
Reconcile checking accounts, employee credit card accounts and employee petty cash against supporting documents
Prepare budgets and analyze expense trends on a monthly basis
Maintain personal financials including American Express Account Manager
Liaise with Family Office as it relates to transfers of funds/payment requests
Assist with administration of family's private companies
Establish and maintain an organized filing system and establish own filing system for individual projects and responsibilities
Set up and maintain databases such as family contact list and art catalog
Managing schedules of staff'Coordinate maintenance schedules of premises
Handle special projects, including liaising with architects and other professionals
Misc personal tasks
Household Management, NYC

Oversee operations for multiple NYC properties
Manage housekeeping and inventory to ensure premises are kept in top condition
Work with all vendors and reviewing bids and work when completed
Assist with needs of Principals, guests
Coordinate social events
Handle shipping and receiving of deliveries
Perform additional tasks as deemed appropriate
Requirements:

Minimum of 8 years of experience working in a household or corporate setting
Understand the importance of utilizing discretion and confidentiality in the workplace
Must have experience preparing budgets, accounting background is a plus
Have analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
Ability to use good judgment, recognize priorities and be a self-starter
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, MAC and QuickBooks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Positive and flexible attitude when responding to the changing requirements of the Principals
Must be fluent in English, French a plus
NYS Notary, a plus

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GARDENER / GROUNDSMAN

Looking for a special professional with former horticultural and top-notch decorative gardening experience within a waterfront estate caring for and planning gorgeous gardens, plantings, color schemes, pond + fountain care, creating paths and cutting gardens, decorative pruning and shaping, green house care and seedling care, long term planning of landscaping, organic vegetable gardens - total care and planning in keeping with the terrain and climate of the waterfront.
This is a ten+ acre estate. Care and maintenance of gardening equipment.
Please submit your resume and photos for consideration - must be legally able to work in the US

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NYC, WEEKEND - SATURDAY & SUNDAY HOUSEKEEPER - NYC

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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GREENWICH 3 DAY PER WEEK HOUSEKEEPER/LAUNDRESS, M-W-F

A husband and wife are ooking for a talented/skilled Housekeeper, three days per week, each week, year-round - Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

(9:00am - 5:00pm) Household has a dog (10 pounds and an elderly cat)

Laundry with strong ironing skills, changing the beds, deep and surface cleaning, general maintenance and care for the closets/wardrobes, assisting with packing and unpacking and ensuring an organized and tidy household.

Must possess excellent level of skills, be discreet and always lead with professionalism - be responsible and a happy, motivated self-starter.

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BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE SPEAKING, LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER - NYC

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

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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PORTUGUESE SPEAKING, LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER - NYC

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)

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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YEAR ROUND, HOUSEKEEPER - SHELTER ISLAND

The Housekeeper will oversee the interiors of the homes as though they were his/her own and understand the lifestyle goals of the principals to ensure their enjoyment of the properties.

Duties include but are not limited to:

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 island”
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)
Key Personal Characteristics:

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
Supportive of owner and guest needs with hospitality at forefront
Reliable transportation to and from work is essential
Valid US Work Authorization

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WEEKEND ONLY HOUSEKEEPER, NYC WITH TRAVEL

If you are excellent with the skills you know as a trusted Housekeeper then this could be an excellent post for you to perhaps make some extra income on the weekends. This is a very tight caring and kind family that looks to have a professional housekeeper as an add-on the their family of staff.

They travel generally to their other estates over the weekend otherwise they are based in NYC.
Arrival on a Friday evening and leaving around dinner on a Sunday.

Performing the care of all cleaning and laundry.
Keeping things tidy and really being a self-starter to know the boundaries of when to engage. Being extra organized and overseeing the care of general cleaning and deep cleaning when possible.

There are three wonderful and curious children having lots of fun and enjoying creative playtime which often requires getting organized thereafter.

Start ASAP

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E. HAMPTON HOUSEKEEPER

Must be legal to work in the US and have a Driver's License and vehicle. Available immediately an energetic Full-time Housekeeping post to ensure guest-ready condition of all aspects of this beautiful property in every manner of ensuring great care of all possessions. Must have a keen eye for thorough cleaning and understand the proper care of delicate items in both cleaning and laundry. There is a full staff and on occasion you will be asked to assist the Chef with informal serving. The family focuses on organic products and must be pet friendly. Must have a resume that represents employment within a finely appointed household preferably with few families, a background check will be conducted. Must be fully apprised of special care for valuable furnishings, art piece and delicate linens. Looking for a team player with an energetic approach to the day.

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LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER

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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MULTI-LOCATION - LAUNDRESS (based in Southampton, NY)

As the Laundress for this wonderful family you will be responsible for all clothing, bed linens, table linens and upholstery. They are looking for you to be an expert in cleaning and pressing a variety of materials, as many of the pieces you will be working with are valuable and delicate. You must have an in-depth understanding of all couture brands, fabrics, delicate care of stain removal and fully aware of cleaning techniques. It will be important to have extensive experience in removing stains and being a talented seamstress for mending, darning and sewing on buttons and light repairs.

The family is looking for an upbeat and happy professional who is a team player and willing to help with other cleaning projects and initiatives, as directed by the House or Property Manager.

The Laundress will be required to work on-site in Southampton, and may also work in Glen Head or NYC locations as needed. You must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time and lift 50 pounds.

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NYC LAUNDRESS - 2 or 3 days per week

Being fully familiar with the delicate mindful care of beautiful clothing is a wonderful skill - we are seeking a talented laundress for a family with designer and couture clothing along with the regular laundry attention of day to day items.

It will be necessary for you to understand the care of all fabrics, hand washing, lying flat to dry and boxing/shaping, general sewing and seamstress work of darning and repairs, hemming and mending if needed, delicate care of one of a kind designer pieces and treatment for stains. Wardrobe care will be a must within your oversight to ensure proper storage and circulation of seasonal items.

General laundry and ironing care of linens and ensuring the proper pressing of table linens, sheets and clothing.

Must be US work eligible with an excellent career path evidencing your excellent Laundress skills in the care of valuable wardrobes.

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LAUNDRESS / HOUSEKEEPER

Are you a perfectionist when it comes to caring for, and, laundering beautiful clothing and all table linens? You are a rare professional and we want to meet with you!!! A wonderful opportunity has opened for a true professional with great attention to detail,
You must be very organized and meticulous - this is not a position that is of interest to anyone that is not comfortable caring for exquisite table linens, gorgeous delicates and a designer wardrobe. Your employer will be expecting that you can step right into this position with former similar experience.
You must care for the closets, organize and rotate clothing, care for shoes and accessories, all aspects of storage and ensure the safe exceptional care of beautiful appointments. This is a formal environment where the family entertains extravagantly daily; at times beginning with service for breakfast meetings with full-service. The Laundry will be your prime focus. In additition to this you will join energies with the team of Housekeeping staff to ensure all aspects of this beautifully appointed home are immaculately cared for. When needed you will be asked to assist in formal service so you must have service as a skill within your former experience because you'll need for it to be polished and perfect. This is a fully staffed residence. IF you require live-in this can be discussed. MUST BE LEGALLY ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE USA MUST APPLY WITH A RESUME & REFERENCES AND FORMER EXPERIENCE IN LAUNDRY CARE AD FORMAL SERVICE. 

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TRAVELING PERSONAL VALET

This is a prestigious position for the right 'fit'. Your employer is a Global businessman with a small family.
Your focus will be to streamline the daily activities in all aspects of his life. Some of the tasks are mundane and tedious while other aspects are demanding and fun filled. No matter what the day holds it will be a great adventure internationally aboard their yacht, private jets or preparing their arrival to one of their many homes around the world. You'll need to rapidly establish vendor relations and get your finger on the cultural and social pulse. This is a hip young businessman who enjoys being a part of the newest openings; shops, galleries, restaurants, clubs. He'll expect for you to prepare for his arrival in a seamless manner of being his liaison, establishing repoire with the finest involvements in a poised, confidential and highly discrete manner that best represents him. You'll interact with dignitaries, celebrity and business leaders of multi cultures. The family will look to you for smooth running operations. You really will be a combination of many titles in your job duties; Valet, Concierge, Attache, Personal Assistant and, "Go-to" person. Applicant must have a US Passport Must be able to travel freely, unencumbered- you'll be on the go all the time. Qualities that will make you stand out as an ideal Candidate are, well traveled, appreciation for finery, poised, pro-active, team player, energetic and congenial yet very discrete, multiple languages a plus, educated and able to know what needs to be done-well ahead of having to be asked.

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