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Updated: June 9, 2008
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Chef - Organic - This family wants a chef who knows where the food he or she prepares comes from. They prefer local and organic whenever and wherever available. This means farmer’s markets, Whole Foods, and notable & reputable butchers and food-mongers. As for the principals: they both avoid wheat and gluten; other than that, he will eat anything, but the mrs. is a vegetarian and gets bored of the same thing, so food that is flavorful and interesting is key. As well, they want a chef that can prepare dishes to help expand their son’s palate. They do entertain, so your food should be sophisticated and very well presented, using proper etiquette in all facets. They summer in the Hamptons, so you must be able to travel, including spending an occasional weekend at their farm house. Salary: Highly competitive. Job Code: Organic - Apply now Chef - Multiple Properties - Travel with this hi-profile designer among homes in New York, Long Island and the Caribbean. This once in a lifetime opportunity requires a very talented chef geared to healthy, spa like foods. The client loves raw and vegan, but at the same time entertains frequently, so you must be able to satisfy the picky palates of the rich and famous. The position requires a lot of flexibility, but the employer is fair and warm and enjoys a fast-paced, fascinating lifestyle. Only the best should apply here…we are looking for experience having cooked like this before, at the same level for a very discerning client. Your salary expectation will be met if you can deliver the best food out there. Job Code: KC - Apply now
Couple - Caribbean - Amazing opportunity for a couple that can handle this job profile: handyman/landscaper/irrigation/swimming pools; and then someone to maintain inventory and oversee all housekeeping and butler services. Experienced couples only with knowledge of computers need apply for this position, entertaining at a true luxury level for this high profile principal and her family. Salary is competitive, lovely accommodations provided, and benefits. Job Code: Caribbean - Apply now Couple - New York City - This is a great job for a starter couple wanting to work for a really nice family. You will spend summers in the Hamptons, live-in, with two days off during the week. In the off-season you will return to the city with a Monday thru Friday, live-out schedule working from 10:30-6:30. He should be an excellent driver & handy man, good at repairs and heavy duty cleaning. She should be a great housekeeper & laundress with great skill at ironing and cooking. Job Code: Starter Couple - Apply now Couple - Westchester - Energetic, outdoor-sy couple needed for a
fantastic weekend residence. Thus, you'll be working with two days off during
the week. "She" should be a seasoned housekeeper/laundress with family-style
cooking & dinner party capabilities. "He" should be able to manage a large staff
of outside contractors, maintain the pool, power wash tennis courts, upkeep &
maintain cars. Both must enjoy dogs, taking pleasure in walking them around the
property. Salary: 100K + great separate accommodations. Job Code: CWest -
Apply now Personal Assistant/House Manager - Great Neck - You'll live in 4-5 nights per week (with upstairs accommodations; the principals live mainly on the first floor), acting as the point person for general house maintenance. They'd prefer someone self-motivated who can take direction and then move forward without much guidance. You'll manage any vendors as well as the existing housekeeping and gardening staff but you should also be willing to chip in wherever and whenever needed: changing a light bulb, running to the store, hanging photos, skimming the pool, assisting in travel preparations, managing simple technology, etc. You will also be required to drive the principals whenever necessary as well as prepare quality meals once or twice a day and occasionally accompany on walks. You should have a polished, upbeat attitude and a confident demeanor. Salary: 100-120K. Job Code: Great Neck - Apply now Property/House Manager - Long Island - A New York City family is looking for a full-time House Manager for their property on Long Island. This position is ideal for skilled and talented individuals who have been formally educated, trained and have experience managing the finest homes/estates/hotels in the world. The candidate should be multi-dimensional and willing and able to perform any task required in a busy home, formal or informal. Responsibilities will include: staff management, budgets, inventory, tracking security systems, travel preparations, event planning, stocking the wine cellar, contacting vendors for routine maintenance, assisting where needed. You must have extensive prior experience, a felicity with etiquette and formal service, a flexible, energetic and responsible nature and a commitment to the field of personal service. Job Code: HPHM - Apply now Household Manager - New York City - A high profile family, very much in the thick of New York society, needs someone exceptionally seasoned and super qualified to run their fully-staffed formal home. The main focus here is keeping the house running smoothly, with attention to staff management. Secondary to that will be some work as personal assistant. You should be a hard worker, able to be flexible with your schedule and enjoy working in a family environment. Salary: competitive + exceptional benefit package. Job Code: HMPA - Apply now
Estate Manager - Multiple Properties -
High profile
designer needs someone to manage
complex multiple
residences--New York,
Long Island and the Caribbean--requiring extensive travel. While
all homes have existing staff and managers we are looking for a point
person/chief of staff to execute superior staff management at this top tier. The
ideal candidate will have extensive experience in similar residences,
familiarity entertaining at this level, be very computer and systems savvy with
a resourceful and problem solving mentality. Compensation: 150K or higher,
depending on experience. Benefits. Amazing opportunity. Job Code: KEM -
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Executive Housekeeper - NYC - Though you will be the director, you'll be sharing your duties with another housekeeper. But don't be mistaken; this is a hands-on position, so be prepared to roll up your sleeves and do the marketing, laundry, ironing, etc. It's a large apartment and the couple is looking for someone that can come in with a quiet efficiency, someone who knows to change a light bulb when it's needed, but who won't be a "big" presence. The job is live-out, Monday-Friday from 9-6, and the employers are detailed and very organized, but also very fair and generous. Job code: Lead HK - 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 - 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
Governess – Manhattan – Working as part of a team to care for the three children (ages 8, 6 & 2) the governess will be in full charge of childcare: assisting the daily routine, maintaining their schedules & appointments, keeping track of any pertinent contacts, training in proper etiquette, arranging developmental and extra-curricular activities, etc. In addition, there will be some PA work when the children are in school so you must be computer savvy. You must be a college graduate or higher with a related degree, have prior experience working in this field and preferably some experience with child development and/or special needs children as the oldest has muscular weakness and therefore difficulty walking. You should also be energetic, well-spoken, reliable and caring; as well as comfortable working with a team of physical & occupational therapists, registered nurses, PA’s, caregivers and other household staff. The work week averages 50-55 hours, but requires someone on-call 24/7 and there are approximately 6-8 weeks international travel per year. Salary: 85K + full benefits. Job Code: Governess - Apply now
Executive/Personal Assistant – New York City – To board chairman and entrepreneur in her New York home office. She has four homes and multiple staff and is looking for the right person to keep her life organized and prioritized. She sits on several prominent boards in the city and participates in various committees within those boards. Second, she has a business based in Chicago that will be launching an online component in the next few months. And a third commitment: she and her husband are both very active in politics and participate in several fundraisers and events throughout the year. She’s a bit of a perfectionist, so you should be too, ready to tackle any (and all) of the following: renovation projects, party planning, travel arrangements, coordinating her schedule with the driver that she and her husband share, sending out and responding to invitations, managing her calendar, and various ad hoc requests. As well, they have an extensive art collection so some experience with or knowledge of fine art is appreciated. She also has a hand in the management of the homes of her parents and three grown children. Most importantly, you should be forward thinking with really superb computer skills and meticulous writing skills. Monday-Friday, 8:30am-7pm. Salary above 120K. Job Code: PAN - Apply now Personal Assistant/House Manager - Great Neck - You'll live in 4-5 nights per week (with upstairs accommodations; the principals live mainly on the first floor), acting as the point person for general house maintenance. They'd prefer someone self-motivated who can take direction and then move forward without much guidance. You'll manage any vendors as well as the existing housekeeping and gardening staff but you should also be willing to chip in wherever and whenever needed: changing a light bulb, running to the store, hanging photos, skimming the pool, assisting in travel preparations, managing simple technology, etc. You will also be required to drive the principals whenever necessary as well as prepare quality meals once or twice a day and occasionally accompany on walks. You should have a polished, upbeat attitude and a confident demeanor. Salary: 100-120K. Job Code: Great Neck - Apply now Personal/Executive Assistant - New York City - This extremely busy couple needs someone to coordinate their lives. He is a prominent medical personality in New York and she an artist; your job will be to see that each has an organized and maintained agenda and an up-to-date contact database, taking into account their over-scheduled calendars and various obligations. You will need to oversee any pertinent household repairs or required services and establish a communication system to keep her aware of the day's happenings. They have a long-term housekeeper, but it will be your duty to maintain home office equipment and keep all files and systems up to date. Other duties include travel plans, liaising with his business staff, coordinating catered events, making reservations and appointments as well as assisting with the paperwork and events for his father and a minimal amount of assistance with their sons' businesses, one of whom's files are currently housed in their residence. Job Code: PEA - Apply now Executive Assistant/Household Manager - New York - A dynamic and busy professional with multiple residences, each staffed, needs a first-rate assistant to manage a heavy travel schedule, handle exceptionally busy phones, coordinate her calendar & run errands. You must be detail oriented and resourceful with superior computer and administrative skills and a resume that reflects longevity in prior positions. You will be working in a home office; liking children is a prerequisite. Monday-Friday, 11-8. Job Code: EAHM - Apply now
Personal Assistant - New York City - for a family. Everyone is
busy, busy, busy and this family needs a highly experienced super
assistant with excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking
abilities, great communication skills, and the composure and grace
to interact with CEO’s and NYC’s high profile social scene.
Calendars for him and her, travel, real estate transactions, handle
all finances, event planning, etc. Both principals sit on lots of
boards, so there is correspondence, research, and coordinating
everyone. This is a rich and broad position tha Personal Assistant/Valet - Act as the liaison between office staff and property staff, ensuring all operations are running smoothly. You should be proactive, always remaining one step ahead of the principal: prepping for travel, i.e. packing necessary clothing, chargers & sundry items, having alternate options in the event of a hitch or change in plans, familiarizing yourself with necessities at various destinations. You will also be responsible for readying properties in anticipation of his arrival (everything from light bulbs to Land Rovers to sports equipment), coordinating with property managers to ensure efficiency as well as assisting with coordination of hunting parties, fishing parties and polo matches (prior knowledge of such activities is a plus, but not essential). If you're ready to "get up and go," this might be the spot for you. Salary: 100K. Job Code: PAV - Apply now Part-time Personal Assistant - Greenwich, CT - Extremely busy woman needs a traditional part-time PA to work five days/week from 10am-4pm. You must be efficient and organized, skilled at managing calendar, travel, finance, errands, computers, and everything else from a-z. Very professional appearance and manner is expected. Job Code: PTPA - Apply now
Driver - NYC - Knowledge of all the proper protocol is a must to drive for the Mrs. plus the kids and nanny of this post, Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm. Opening the door, handling packages, holding an umbrella for them in the rain--anything that we've missed, we're sure you have covered. There's a lot of waiting involved, but you should know Manhattan and the surrounding area well enough to know alternate routes so that waiting in congested traffic is not part of that. The principal and kids and staff are all wonderful & it is a very nice position. Salary: 55K. You will not take the car with you. Job Code: Driver - Apply now
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