Seasonal Houseman / Cook
21 days ago
Southampton
Job Description Private family is seeking a polished, service-oriented Seasonal Houseman / Server / Cook to support their Southampton residence throughout the summer season. This hybrid role presents an excellent opportunity for a versatile hospitality professional to provide culinary, service, and general household support within an elevated private environment. This is a full-time seasonal position running approximately mid-June through Labor Day, with a schedule primarily Thursday through Sunday. Typical working hours will fall between 12:00pm and 8:00pm, with flexibility required based on household needs. The ideal candidate will be highly adaptable, proactive, and discreet, with a strong understanding of UHNW household standards. This individual will bring a hands-on, “no task too big or too small” mentality, supporting both daily operations and light entertaining with ease. The role requires a thoughtful balance of simple, health-conscious cooking, polished guest service, and general houseman responsibilities, all executed with professionalism and attention to detail. This is a position with potential for recurring seasonal engagement or expanded long-term opportunities for the right candidate. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Prepare simple, healthy, elevated meals approximately 4 days per week, • Assist with light meal planning and pre-prep for future use, • Execute casual, high-quality dishes including grilled items, salads, and light entertaining fare, • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and efficiency within the kitchen; avoid overstocking and clutter, • Assist with light hosting duties including beverage service (cocktails, margaritas, etc.), • Provide polished yet approachable front-of-house service for principals and guests, • Assist with casual entertaining including serving drinks and small bites, • Set up and maintain outdoor entertaining areas including terrace and pool spaces, • Ensure all guest-facing areas are consistently maintained to a high standard, • Maintain outdoor spaces including pool areas, cushions, lanterns, and general readiness, • Assist housekeeping staff as needed to ensure seamless household operations, • Run errands including grocery shopping, household provisioning, and vehicle maintenance (fuel, etc.), • Support general day-to-day household needs with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, • Assist with expanded provisioning and household support as needs evolve, • Strong command of English language; outstanding writing and verbal skills, • Excellent references from both current and former employers, • Prior experience in a private household or hospitality-driven environment strongly preferred, • Solid cooking skills with the ability to prepare fresh, simple, and health-conscious meals, • Comfortable with grilling, food prep, and casual entertaining execution, • Basic bartending and service skills, • Strong understanding of discretion, confidentiality, and UHNW household expectations, • Professional demeanor with polished presentation and strong interpersonal skills, • Positive, team-oriented attitude with a “can-do” approach, • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through, • Ability to anticipate needs and take initiative (“see something, do something”), • Flexible schedule with willingness to work evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed, • Valid driver's license and ability to run errands as required
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