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Butler

Butler - A family with multiple residences across the U.S. are in need of someone with meticulous attention to detail. There is additional staff but you should always be at the ready when called upon. You should be able to cook, preparing simple meals as required; you should be able to drive, chauffeuring the principals where and when necessary; you should be on hand when the Mrs. is ready to leave in the morning, ensuring that she has all items she'll need for the day as well as when she arrives home in the evening to take any sundry items she might've brought home. During the day you'll ascertain that the house is in tip top condition: the clocks are running on time, closets and drawers are clean and organized, wardrobes are maintained and dry cleaning is attended to. You will also be responsible for making certain that any residence at which the couple plans to be is ready for their arrival. Other duties include greeting guests, polishing brass & silver, readying the principals for travel, caring for house plants and keeping the bar well stocked. You must love dogs as some pet care will be necessary as well as occasionally babysitting for their grandchild. Live-in with separate, private accommodations. Top salary plus benefits. - Job Code: Butler - Apply now

Chef - Cook

Cook (Almost a Chef) - New York City - You should be great with kids' food as well as healthy, diverse adult cuisine. The position will also require you to assist with laundry and light housekeeping and liaise with vendors. Live-out, Monday-Friday. Salary is competitive - Job Code: Cook - Apply now

Chef - New York City - A nice, young family wants an end to ordering in meals for their four children, so enjoying having children around is a prerequisite. What they need is someone who can prepare good food for the children, each wanting different things, and set aside pre-prepared meals for the adults that they will then prepare when ready. The position starts at four days per week, Monday-Thursday, but could turn into five days, with summers off. Dinner is from 4:30pm-7pm. You will also shop for them and keep stocked a meticulously organized kitchen, leaving salads and the like over the weekend. They want good, healthy food, have no restrictions! Competitive salary. Job Code - Family Chef - Apply now

Summer Chef - Hamptons - Secure your summer post now & keep cozy by the fire all winter! This family, living both in New York and abroad, is seeking a chef for their summer residence in the Hamptons. Though the position is just for the summer they are hoping to find someone who can commit now to a full-time position when the season is upon us. They do have children so you should be able to cook healthy, clean and delicious food for the adults as well as food that will satisfy the children's palettes. They do entertain & they will have lots of family visiting over the summer so you'll be cooking for parties as well--including some vegan friendly meals, as there are a few of those among them. It's a low key job, but a busy one and if you act now, you could find yourself without worry by the time Memorial Day rolls around. Competitive salary. Job Code: Summer Chef - Apply now

Couple

Couple - Vermont - This principal wants his resort-like home to feel like a hotel. It is a weekend residence, which is not used year round; however, when the principal is in residence this will be a full-on, busy job requiring your diligence to attend to various services: turn down service at night, caring for guest's needs (remembering their likes/dislikes) and serving at dinner parties. Guests will not be constant, but could number anywhere between 8-12 people at any one time. You will wear a uniform & focus on excellent housekeeping, ironing and cooking, as well as working with the existing groundskeeper to maintain the large acreage which is partially cleared woodland. Because the residence is not used year round, there will be plenty of recovery time. Compensation: Competitive + separate housing + vehicle (there are no accommodations for children or pets). Applicants should currently reside in either the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic region. Job Code: Vermont - Apply now

Couple - Long Island - A very hardworking and dedicated couple with the ability to be flexible with their time is needed for this very lovely family. "He" will focus on security, driving and maintenance while "she" will focus on household management: housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, skill with children. There is other staff in the home, but you should be able to do some light cooking on the chef's days off as well as have really excellent communication & language skills. A big part of this job is the requirement that you will need to be flexible in terms of your days off. While you will have time off, the days will not be on a regular schedule. The family is aware that the nature of this job commands a higher salary & thus the compensation will reflect that need. There are also separate accommodations provided with pets allowed. Job Code: LI-Couple - Apply now

Estate or Household Manager

Caretaker/Handyman - Southampton - YOU MUST LIVE IN THE AREA OF SOUTHAMPTON or an adjacent town to be considered for this position. This is a complex, filled-to-the-brim residence and requires someone with a mechanical inclination (you must know alarm systems, plumbing, electrical etc.) and groundskeeping expertise. The position is live-out, eight hours/day, five days/week including one weekend day; however you should feel comfortable being on-call should something break down and require your immediate attention. This position could be second in command of the house, requiring you to oversee vendors and generally be available where needed. Competitive compensation + full benefits. Job Code: Handyman - Apply now

Head Gardener - Job Code: Gardener - Apply now

Housekeeper

Executive Housekeeper - NYC - An executive couple with three young children and two dogs, this client is currently rehabbing a second property in Manhattan that will be complete later this year. They need someone experienced, mature, and meticulous; able to travel to other homes and spend nights when requested. Your position will be to assume responsibility for the home, maintaining its orderly operation and meticulous appearance, coordinating the daily tasks of the household (which includes a Laundress, Nanny, Baby Nurse, and Chef). You should possesses a sound knowledge of and ability to care for antiques, crystal, fine China, silver, brass, marble, fine linens, cookware, etc. As well you will regularly clean and organize closets, cabinets and pantries & keep flowers in the house fresh and replace when needed. While there is a laundress, you should be able to do laundry and ironing very well, as well as have basic mending skills (sewing buttons and fixing hems). You will also be responsible for taking phone messages, traveling to the principals other homes to train housekeepers and assist in setting standards for each home, assist with table setting and serving when needed, and maintain household inventories. You must be able to drive & you must have long-term references in a similar position. Monday-Friday, with flexibility. Salary: Open, includes benefits. Job Code: EH - Apply now

Housekeeper - NYC - This is great spot with a really nice, exciting, high-profile family. You must be very polished, good housekeeping skills: familiar with caring for antique furniture and fine linens & able to maintain her wardrobe. You should know all the right places to go when they send you marketing. They would also like someone that can speak Spanish to the children. It is live-in, but it's a fun environment and lovely accommodations. Salary: 50K and up + full benefits. Job Code: SpHkpr - Apply now

Houseman

Houseman/Driver - New York - A high-profile gentleman in the entertainment industry is seeking a very experienced person to maintain his apartment in the city, drive him to work & run various errands throughout the day. When he has guests over, you should be on top of your game, ensuring that drinks are poured & everyone feels attended to. It is a very long day, but the seasoned pro will know how to pace himself. Must love dogs. Salary: 55K + overtime beyond 40 hours (salary will round out to approximately 90K). Job Code: HSMN/DR - Apply now

Houseman - Westchester & New York City - All around guy needed for single, formal New York woman. You should be a cook, a driver, a cleaner and everything a lady of her stature needs to make her life run smoothly. The job is live in on Sunday and Monday and live out Thursday thru Saturday. Job Code: HSMN - Apply now

Lady's Maid - Job Code: Lady's Maid - Apply now

Major Domo - Job Code: Major Domo - Apply now

Personal and Executive Assistants

Personal/Executive Assistant - New York - Heavy on traditional office work yet a Personal Assistant job in that it's based out of a home, this is a fast-paced, self-directed, all-encompassing position that not only includes traditional Executive Assistant tasks for the principal, but also PA duties for the entire family and many friends, as well as House Manager responsibilities. DO NOT APPLY UNLESS: you have experience working in a high-end home with VIP principals. Salary: Highly competitive + benefits. Job Code: VIP-PA - Apply now

Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant - New York - The principal is a fashion photographer with a heavy personal and production itinerary. Your time will be split between NYC, the Hamptons and as needed on travels both domestically and internationally. You must have a 24/7, always on your Blackberry mentality, be understanding of a demanding and ever-changing schedule and be well versed in scheduling VIP travel. You will also manage his calendar, liaise with the office manager and agents, as well as keep track of upcoming events and other duties as needed. Discretion is a must as well as a love of dogs! Salary: Commensurate with experience. Job Code: Photographer - Apply now

Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant - New York - A CEO in finance needs someone who can run his life: from making travel arrangements and scheduling dinner reservations to greeting clients in his office and fielding contractors and vendors at his home. You will primarily work out of office; though you should not be opposed to running various errands & assisting his wife with simple tasks, all the while keeping that 'glued' to your Blackberry mentality, always remaining at the ready. This is a high-energy, upbeat environment, so you should be too! Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:30. Salary: 70K + health, dental, 401K, etc. - Job Code: Financial CEO - Apply now

Administrative Assistant - New York - A major contemporary fashion house is seeking a really great administrative assistant. This is a junior position but you should demonstrate a maturity that shows business experience beyond what might be typically expected of someone at this level. You must be able to articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise way, showing poise, timeliness and a fashion-forward mentality. This position is sure to be a really fantastic, exciting opportunity for the right applicant. Salary: 55K. Job Code: Fashion - Apply now

Part-time Personal Assistant - NYC - A congenial, thoughtful problem solver is needed to bring simplicity to this principal's life. Most of your work will be done from a family office in midtown; however, you will sometimes work from the home in new york as well as a second home in Connecticut to which you will be required to travel on occasion. You must have facility with both MAC and PC with special attention paid to Word, Excel and QuickBooks. You will work closely with the husband's office, insuring the couple's calendars are integrated and coordinated. A sense of accuracy and discretion is imperative as you'll be managing their finances: overseeing bills, managing staff in both homes, scheduling appropriate vendors for household needs and creating regular financial reports for their review. You'll also be responsible for travel arrangements, keeping files well organized, web research, personal correspondence, errands, maintaining office equipment and various philanthropic commitments. Please note that this is a part-time position, three days per week! - Job Code: PTPA - Apply now

Private Driver

Driver - NYC - An ex-police officer would be perfect for this high-profile family interested in a driver with past experience in security. You must have an excellent ability to negotiate the streets of New York City, a meticulous manner in every way and excellent communication skills. This is a family position so you must also be comfortable with nannies & children: driving them to school, extra-curriculars and appointments. Schedule is Monday-Friday. Job Code: Security/Driver - Apply now

Teacher - Job Code: Teacher - Apply now

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