Job Title: Hybrid Cook and Housekeeper Location: East Hampton Private Residence (Ultra High Net Worth Family) Reports To: Principal Family Members
Hours: 5 days including weekends, holidays as needed
Salary: 140-150k, 401k, Healthcare (Negotiable)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled, versatile individual to fill a Hybrid Role that encompasses the responsibilities of a Hands-On Executive Housekeeper and Cook, with strong laundry skills. The ideal candidate is hands-on, flexible, and capable of wearing multiple hats within the household. This person should have a great sense of humor, the ability to work well with others, and be adaptable to the changing needs of the family. A strong background in high-end housekeeping, laundry care, and meal preparation is essential, as well as the ability to maintain a friendly and professional demeanor in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Busy professional Household, no children living at home.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Housekeeping:
- Maintain the daily cleaning and organization of the household, ensuring an immaculate and welcoming home environment.
- Conduct deep cleaning of rooms, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces, with special attention to high-end furnishings, finishes, and fixtures.
- Manage household supplies, ensuring that cleaning products, toiletries, and essentials are well-stocked and replenished as needed.
- Oversee the care and organization of household linens, fine china, and silverware.
- Work closely with other household staff, vendors, and contractors as needed, ensuring smooth household operations.
- Pet care for a small dog.
- Perform expert-level care for family garments, including designer, delicate, and custom-made pieces.
- Launder, press, and organize clothing, fine linens, and other household fabrics with precision and care.
- Handle stain removal, fabric care, and repairs for all clothing and fabrics, including handwashing and special garment care techniques.
- Maintain wardrobe organization as requested, ensuring all items are well-presented and ready for wear or travel.
Cooking:
- Ability to create sophisticated, interesting menus for entertaining as well as family dining with attention to presentation and taste. Outside caterers are typically brought in for over 10 guests.
- Prepare delicious, healthy, and well-balanced meals according to the family’s preferences and dietary needs including breakfast, lunch and dinner as required.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring food is stored properly, and that all kitchen tools and equipment are maintained.
Other Responsibilities:
- Be flexible and adaptable to the principals' needs, whether it’s adjusting schedules, changing tasks, or accommodating unexpected requests.
- Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel, ensuring the proper care and organization of clothing and essentials.
- Basic floral arranging, purchasing
- Communicate effectively with family members, staff, personal assistants and outside vendors, ensuring a cohesive and efficient household operation.
- Approach all tasks with a sense of humor, positive attitude, and team-oriented mindset, making sure that the household runs smoothly and harmoniously.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in a similar role within an UHNW private family.
- Strong expertise in high-end housekeeping, luxury garment care, and laundry management.
- Demonstrated skill and experience in meal preparation and cooking, with the ability to follow dietary preferences.
- Flexible, proactive, and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the family.
- A positive attitude, sense of humor, and ability to work well with others in a team setting. Punctuality.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Comfortable working alone during the off season.
- Discreet and trustworthy, with a strong sense of responsibility.
Qualifications:
Provide examples of work experience
- Cooking and baking
- Experience in formal service or working with ultra-high-net-worth families.
- Knowledge of high-end cleaning products, garment care techniques, and basic nutrition.
- Fluent in English, speak, writing, reading
- Clean driving record
- Please provide references
- Reason for leaving the most three resent jobs
- Background check