Live-In Houseman / Chef
2 days ago
Port Washington
Our client, an UHNW family, is seeking a Live-In Houseman/Chef in Port Washington, NY. The Houseman/Chef is an integral position within this household, combining both property care and culinary responsibilities. This role requires a highly professional, service-oriented individual who can balance light maintenance, and daily cooking duties. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform daily miscellaneous household maintenance as requested., • Clean and maintain exterior areas, including furniture, pool, gazebos, windows, and outdoor dining spaces., • Light yardwork - the family has a formal landscaping company., • Drive Principals places as requested. Doctors appointments, etc., • Prepare health-conscious meals for the family, incorporating seasonal and locally sourced ingredients., • Ideally develop weekly menus in consultation with the Principals, reflecting both family preferences and dietary considerations., • Shop for groceries and specialty items, maintaining a well-organized kitchen and pantry., • Ensure food storage and kitchen hygiene standards meet the highest level of safety and cleanliness., • Support entertaining needs, from family meals to more formal gatherings. (They only do formal gatherings 2-3 times per year)., • Provide hospitality and guest care when applicable., • Run errands as necessary, including food shopping and specialty orders., • Support household inventory., • Assist with special events and social functions, coordinating with outsourced staff, setup, service, and breakdown., • Carry out additional duties as directed by the Principals. QUALIFICATIONS: • Highly motivated, professional, discreet, and service-oriented with exceptional integrity., • Positive and adaptable, able to balance multiple responsibilities., • Prior experience cooking in UHNW households or private residences., • Proven background in property care, or hospitality., • Legally authorized to work in the U.S., with valid driver’s license and reliable transportation., • Prior estate or private household experience is required., • Tech-savvy: proficient with email, iPhone communications. If this sounds like a fit, please submit your resume for consideration! You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.