Debs Domestic Agency is working with an executive couple in Greenwich, CT who need a Live-In Household Manager/Cook (HMC). The HMC will have fully furnished private living quarters and the start date is early April 2024. Candidates must have a minimum of 3+years of professional household management experience with a clean driving record and must pass a vigorous screening process with excellent references.
The HMC’s work schedule is full-time Monday-Friday with the flexibility to work overtime and weekends when needed. The ideal candidate is well organized, smart and a great communicator. We are looking for candidates who have a strong work ethic, long-term tenure with previous families/employers and a positive attitude. Since this is a long-term position, we are looking for someone who can commit to this position for many years.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Create an up-to-date household manual for the estate
- Cooking for a family of 6
- Driving children
- Wardrobe and closet organization with proper care of fine linens
- Manage and oversee housekeepers, landscapers, vendors etc.
- Hire train and supervise additional support staff in the home
- Daily light housekeeping duties
- Supervise construction projects and negotiate and approve vendors’ invoices
- Dog sitting, walking, vet appointments and groomer appointments
- Coordinate, manage and be present for household services - cleaners, appliance repairs, deliveries, contractors, etc.
- Ensure all household mechanical and electrical systems are in good working order (i.e. HVAC, security system, cable, and wireless network, etc.)
- Schedule and supervise repairs and maintenance as needed and oversee outside professionals such as electricians and plumbers in the home
- Oversee all projects scheduled at the home and coordinate and manage subcontractors
- Experience in managing and working with smart-home systems
- Administrative, computer skills and basic record-keeping
- Organize closets, storage spaces, home office
- Create an inventory list of all fine art, crystal, silver and other valuables
- Maintain accounting for household checking, credit/debit cards and petty cash
- Coordinate and oversee seasonal contractors - lawn, landscaping, deep cleaning
- Manage the maintenance of all vehicles; schedule routine service and manage appointments, licensing, insurance and warranties
- Comfortable around a Labrador
- Must always act with discretion, tact, composure, and in ways that maintain/enhance the family’s reputations and relationships
- CPR Certification (adult, child & infant) and or willingness to become re-certified
- Must be able to dress appropriately and represent the family professionally
- Assist with scheduling, vacations, travel etc.
- Knowledgeable in flower arranging, formal table setting and service
- Run errands as needed
- Grocery shopping
- Great guests, answer the phone and handle correspondence
- Managing supplies (restocking, purchasing etc.)
- Event planning- coordinate and facilitate events as a team with other family members and staff
- Other projects and duties as assigned
We will be conducting a nation wide search for the best candidate to fill this position.
Qualified applicants MUST fill out a Childcare or Domestic Application on our website to be considered https://www.debsdomesticagency.com/apply-for-a-job/ with a recent photo (ideally) and resume to be considered. Once we create your permanent profile, you will receive a confirmation email from us with more information of what to expect next.
If you have any questions, please check out our FAQ’s page here https://www.debsdomesticagency.com/frequently-asked-questions/. If you call DDA, please make sure to press the correct extension (4), which is only for applicants to leave a message. However, we ask that you also email us, as we are not able to return phone calls at this time.
We look forward to hearing back from you and we hope to place you in a wonderful position through Deb’s Domestic Agency!