Live-In Housekeeper / Cook Job at Hire Society, Southampton, NY

UnFoR3phSDgyVTJpL0VwUGp3ckg3WEhIVXc9PQ==
  • Hire Society
  • Southampton, NY

Job Description

Prominent individual is seeking a proactive, hands-on, discreet and reliable Live-In Housekeeper/Cook to manage and maintain their Southampton Estate while the principal is in residence as well as minding the property in their absence. Private living accommodations will be provided, complete with a separate apartment and separate service entrance with access to the beachfront and other amenities. This will serve as the candidates’ permanent private residence, 7 days per week. This position requires overriding flexibility to work long hours as needed during the summer months with the understanding that there will be a much lighter schedule in the winter. Must be willing and able to incorporate a flexible schedule in accordance with the principal’s needs.

This Housekeeper will report to the primary of the residence and will be responsible for maintaining all aspects of the home as well as providing simple, healthy meal service and pantry stocking. The Housekeeper will assist in the daily management, upkeep, care, and stock procurement of the residence as well as any personal assistance duties that may arise. Strong organizational and task prioritization skills are a MUST to succeed in this role. In addition to excellent verbal and written communication, the ideal candidate must have a proactive rather than reactive mindset, understanding the need for continuous maintenance and handling numerous smaller projects on a daily basis.

Benefits: health/dental/vision benefits on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Demonstrating hands-on approach to the daily house maintenance
  • General care and upkeep of residence, assisting with general and deep cleaning when needed
  • Assisting with the coordination of special events
  • Providing formal and informal service as well meal preparation
  • Additional general Housekeeper and Cook duties upon request

Requirements:

  • Strong command of English language; outstanding writing and verbal skills
  • Bachelor’s degree PREFERRED
  • Excellent references required from both current and previous employers
  • Minimum 3-5+ years related experience working for a HNWI including LIVE-IN experience
  • Hands-on service-oriented attitude with “no task is too big or too small”
  • Proactive and detail-oriented in all aspects of caretaking and maintenance of the residence
  • Extremely well-versed in all areas of service and management both formal and informal
  • Polished, poised and professional in both mindset and manor, use of utmost discretion at all times
  • Flexibility in scheduling; willingness to work long hours and overtime as needed
  • Physically agile; able to navigate an expansive estate
  • Tech-savvy with proficiency in smart home systems, smartphones, etc.
  • Valid Driver’s License: confident driver with zero points on license, own vehicle preferred
  • Legally able to work within the United States

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Summer work, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

C2 Collaborative

Landscape Architecture Assocaite Job at C2 Collaborative

 ...C2 Collaborative is an award-winning Landscape Architectural firm that thrives on pushing the envelope in landscape design, urban development...  ...expertise into the project. Facilitate smooth coordination between internal and external teams to ensure cohesive and efficient project... 

Insight Global

Bilingual Call Center Representative Job at Insight Global

 ...inbound calls and should seek to create a positive experience for each caller. Required Skills & Experience - 1+ years' experience of handle high inbound volume of calls - Bilingual (spanish) - Experience handling difficult calls - Excellent customer service... 

Upward Health

Care Specialist Job at Upward Health

: Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists...

NJASAP

Graphic Designer Job at NJASAP

 ...Position Summary As the NJASAP Graphic Designer, you will play a critical role in shaping how the Union communicates with its members...  ...flyers, infographics, posters, presentation decks and campaign branding Collaborate with the NJASAP Communications Group to visually... 

ACL Digital

Technician Job at ACL Digital

Job Summary: Applies job skills and applicable policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks. Clearly communicates routine research procedures and results for contribution to reports. Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to...