Executive Housekeeper/Cook

We are looking for a full time/live-on housekeeper/cook for a single gentleman. The principal owns homes in four different locations in the United States as well as a Yacht.  The properties are located in Fort Lauderdale (home base), Connecticut, New York City, and Long Island.   The housekeeper will travel to the other properties a few days before the principal arrives to insure the homes are guest ready.  Here are some of the duties as follows:

Housekeeping:

• Provide high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout various homes
• Presentation of interior but not limited to flowers/décor arrangement, in line with 5-star hotel luxury standards
• Informing property management of maintenance/repairs needed
• Cleaning and upkeep of living spaces interior and exterior
• Vendor coordination and management (HVAC, Pool, Electrical, etc)
• Laundry duties (ironing, taking various garments to the dry cleaners)
• Making beds (launder, iron, etc)
• Organizing closets
• Keep proper inventory

Stewardess/Buter Service:

• Beverage/snack preparations throughout the day for the principal
• Principal/ guest greetings and attendance to provide luxury and well-timed service and assistance
• Maintaining household security and safety
• Assist in organizing household schedule for smooth internal operations
• Running of household errands as directed
• Professionally dressed and well-groomed

Dog Care:

• Two feedings per day in the morning and evening.
• Daily walks
• Medical visits
• Bathing
• Administer medicines
• Support of grooming and health requirements
• Support basic behavioral training

Cooking:

• While principal is in residence you will be asked to cook healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• There will be times the principal will be dining out and/or having business meetings.
• This position does not require you to be a professional chef
• Set a nice table
• Serve meals properly
• Communicate with the principal with regards with various menus
• Grocery shop and source fresh ingredients

This is a live-on the property position.  However, if you are from the Fort Lauderdale area you may live out.  You will be living in the second home on the Fort Lauderdale property.

Salary is based on experience – $7,200 to $8,500 / month plus health insurance and vacation.

Executive Personal Assistant to the Principals in Marietta, Georgia

A growing high-net-worth family is seeking a highly capable, energetic, detail-focused, and strategic thinking EA/PA.

• Salary: Negotiable
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • 9 Holidays
  • 401k with 5% match
• Critical Thinker
• Detailed, Organized and Technology proficient
• Team player

The EPA must be able to take direction from the Principals and Estate Manager while also working independently, demonstrating initiative, attention to detail, and ensuring things run smoothly.

 Responsibilities:

• Manage all calendars for the principals and team, including scheduling meeting and calls.
• Coordinate all travel for family both private and commercial.
• Coordinate all gifts and special requests for family.
• Ensure all prescriptions are refilled and picked up.
• Provide right hand support to the family
• Coordinate all household events.
• Build out, manage and update estate and house manuals regularly.
• Manage Nines Living and SharePoint Sites
• SharePoint Sites
  • Transfer all documents from Dropbox to SharePoint
    • Ensure all documents are updated and correct

• Outlook – Data Management
  • Work with current team on outlook filing, email organization, etc.
• Project Management
  • Support all ongoing projects
• Run errands and undertake other duties as assigned.
• Daily Operations: Assist the Estate Manager in overseeing and managing the daily operations of the estate, ensuring that all aspects of the properties are run smoothly and efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 7 years of private service experience in a similar role. Longevity in past positions is important.
• Proficiency in technology, including Office 365, SharePoint and Nines. Strong administrative and organizational skills are required.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Willingness to undergo a thorough background investigation.

Reports to:

• Reports to the Principals and Estate Manager.

A growing high-net-worth family is seeking a highly capable, energetic, detail-focused, and strategic thinking Houseman to help facilitate maintenance and vendor relations at their main residence located in Marietta, GA.

• Salary: Hourly
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • 9 Holidays
  • 401k with 5% match
• Critical Thinker
• Detailed, Organized and Technology proficient
• Team player

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with luxury residential properties. This individual is resourceful, organized, and excels in both hands-on maintenance and vendor/contractor management.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate daily hands on property maintenance, including landscaping, pool, and all systems (HVAC, plumbing, etc.).
• Conduct regular property inspections and proactively address maintenance and cleaning needs.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring quality work within budget and timelines.
• Negotiate contracts with service providers and vendors for maintenance and repairs.
• Work with Interior Manager, and housekeeping team.
• Provide logistical support for family events, including vendor coordination and temporary staff management.
• Run errands and assist where needed for the property and or family.

Reports to:

• Reports to the Property Manager

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in property maintenance, preferably with HNW or UHNW clients.
• Strong understanding of residential property systems and maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, AV).
• Proven ability to supervise vendors, contractors, and efficiently.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Willingness to undergo a thorough background investigation.
• Discretion and professionalism, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and schedules, including occasional weekends or evenings.
• Proficiency in technology, including Office 365, SharePoint and Nines

Seeking a Live-In Domestic Couple to work for a middle-aged couple with no children or pets. To include a professional, executive housekeeper and maintenance and grounds keeper management, to work in a 40,000 sq ft private residence, in Las Vegas, NV.  The ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to maintain a high level of cleanliness and order throughout the home and grounds.

Client will be in residence for 5 to 6 months out of the year.  They have other homes but will not need to travel to the other homes.

Housekeeper Manager Responsibilities:

The Housekeeper will be responsible for the daily cleaning and upkeep of the home, including all living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas. This includes:

• Cleaning rooms and tidying common spaces
• Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, including toilets, showers, bathtubs, countertops, and sinks
• Disinfecting surfaces
• Dusting surfaces and baseboards
• Sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors
• Making beds and changing linens
• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen surfaces
• Washing dishes
• Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of all closets, cabinets, and drawers
• Monitoring household supplies and ensuring that all necessary items, such as cleaning supplies, toiletries, and household items, are stocked and replenished when needed
• Preparing guest rooms for visitors
• Occasional grocery shopping,
• Care of crystal, china, and silver, fine art and furnishings

Maintenance Manager

The maintenance and grounds keeper will be responsible for the daily upkeep of repair on both the interior and exterior of the home, as well as general daily upkeep of the grounds and gardens.

• Oversee all the outside contractors – Pool Yard Maintenance, HVAC, windo washers, etc. etc.
• Gardening (trimming, and basic tending) (in addition to the landscaping company)
• Knowledge of household repairs (plumbing, electrical)
• Pool and tennis court upkeep – in addition to the Pool maintenance company and Landscaping company who will be on site once per week
• Heavier chores in the residence
• maintaining vehicles
• Maintenance of outside furniture and terraces, gates, and garages
• Previous Experience: The ideal candidates will have at least 5 to 10 years of experience working as a housekeeper/domestic couple in a private residence.
• Attention to Detail: The ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and be able to maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization throughout the home.
• Communication Skills: The ideal candidates will be English speaking.  (at least one of the two must speak fluent English)
• Physical Ability: The ideal candidates will have the physical ability to perform the necessary cleaning and maintenance duties
• Professionalism: The ideal candidate will be professional, discrete, and respectful of the privacy and security of the household and its occupants.

There will be additional staff : Housekeeping, Houseman to act as backup to the couple.   There is a management office that will be supporting you to call on proper vendors, etc.

There is a 2700 square foot home for the couple to live on the property with all expenses paid for.

Salary is $150,000 to $200,000 plus benefits program and 401k , etc.

Will also consider a strong Household Manager/Maintence person

Client just finished a 23,000 square foot Greek Revival Style home in Bluffton, SC.  Cleint has been traveling non-stop since the conception of this home and would like to be home much more since it is finished.  THey also have a home in Nantucket and travels there most of the Summer.  You may be asked to travel to Nantucket for 2 weeks in the summer.

Client plans on being home most of the time through the holidays. They have 2 grown children some grandchildren.

Client has the beginnings of a House Manual and Daily Routine in place. With regards to additional staff:  They have a couple living on property. One does housework duties, laundry, sewing and will help serving. She needs some further direction with serving but does a fine job. Her husband, splits his time between outdoor daily chores such a cleaning all porches, verandas and terraces including Pool area. He walks the dogs in the morning and feeds them. He is getting up to speed with the systems in the house for maintenance and emergency purposes. Late morning, he transitions to working outside with the property caretaker who manages the maintenance of the grounds and is also familiar with the systems for the house. The Property Caretaker has been with us for 3 years and we have a long history with his father-in-law who has sadly just passed away. He worked for us as Head of Grounds, helping us to create the vision we had for the property.  CLeint has a good size Kitchen Garden and Citrus Garden.

The family office that is in Conneticut will receive all bills and paid by the office. Cleint would like you to collate receipts and bills from vendors and send to the office for payment.

Household Oportaions, client would like you to manage the day to day running of the household. The current daily schedule should be reviewed. Cleint has  been away for a considerable amount of time so I am sure cnadidate would like the schedule to be flexible for when we are at home vs traveling. Client has a spreadsheet with Vendors contact information and future service appointments may be scheduled. Cleint canreview all of this. IMPORTANT!  Client has worked very hard through the construction process to create a good working relationship with all our vendors. They have been a Team for 3 years of construction and look forward to keeping a smooth maintenance program in place.

Client fixes thier own breakfast and various on Lunch…depending on schedule and activities. Cleint enjoys having friends to lunch and they are home for dinner probably 4 nights a week.  The client also enjoys cooking so they are work the schedule out with you on when they will fix their own dinner.  CLeint enjoys having casual dinner parites and weekend lunches.  Since the home is on the water they have a casual cruising boat where they have Coctail Cruises and lunches.  When they have house guests they would like you to be in charge.

It is important to us to have a calm and quiet working environment.

Client is looking for someone with effective communication and able to handle problems with professionalism.

Nice salary and comes with new housing, benefits, etc. etc.

Professional Housekeeper Position  – Atlanta GA

• You’re an experienced housekeeper with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience cleaning and organizing high-end homes.
• You enjoy working with other housekeepers and household staff.
• You are exceptionally organized and pay attention to the details.
• Full-service housekeeping, including but not limited to:
  • Vacuuming, dry/wet mopping, and floor care
  • Windows, dishes, and beds
  • Dusting all surfaces, furniture, blinds, window ledges, trim
  • Disinfecting and cleaning bathrooms and vanities
  • General laundry, ironing, pressing, and steaming.
  • Fine Clothing care
• Ensure all supplies are restocked.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly walk throughs of homes and complete the inspection reports.
• Assist and backup the assistant house manager with the smooth running of interiors of all homes.
• Ensure the dogs are cared for daily; walking and feeding.
• Assist Lifestyle Manager with the smooth running of events, dinners, and household experiences.

Complete tasks as directed by the Principals, Estate Manager and or Family Office

You will be working with a team that helps each other out to reach the goals set by the Estate Manager .

This is a very friendly environment.

TOP PAY, EXCELLENT Health Benefits, vacation.

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