Personal Assistant/Cook/Housekeeper_Stoneridge, New York 12484 - PLACED

We are seeking an experienced Personal Assistant/Cook/Housekeeper for a lovely family in Stoneridge, NY 12484 with travel to New York City, NY 10024 - Live-in OR Live-out

The couple is in their 50s with four children, two in college and two teenagers still living at home. The college students visit the home frequently, so there is good foot traffic throughout the home regularly. There are no pets. The couple owns a vacation home in Upstate New York, where they like to visit on the weekends and hold family events and social gatherings. The ideal candidate will mainly reside on the guest house property during the summer and travel to the property on the Upper Westside of NY city during the slower times of the year. You will help with guest home maintenance and the cleanliness of the home, along with providing extra sets of hands for the special events held on the property.

A candidate comfortable with cooking and meal prep is a must; Kosher is strongly preferred to accommodate the Jewish family. The couple hosts family gatherings nearly every weekend at the guest home, so the working schedule during the summer would be Thursday - Monday. The home is casual to semi-formal, with a small existing staff consisting of an Executive Housekeeper, Personal Driver, and Personal Family Assistant. The schedule during the winter months is still to be determined, so flexibility is imparative. 

Several months out of the summer, and during certain holidays, the family might be away visiting friends and family for 2-3 weeks at a time. During this time, the candidate is expected to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the home, receive any packages and mail, manage vendors, maintain household inventory, etc.

The candidate will have a section of the home to themselves: one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen, and a private living area, should they choose to live-in.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Housekeeper in the daily cleanliness and sanitation of the home. 
• Maintain household inventories. 
• Schedule and manage vendors. 
• Run errands, grocery shop, and assist the family driver where needed. 
• Prep the family's vacation rental in upstate New York and assist with family get-togethers, cooking, cleaning, etc.
• Help to cook meals for friends and family who visit the home (Kosher preferred)
• Prepare for guests and entertainment.
• Assist with packing and unpacking.
• In-home plant care.
• Calendar management.
• Fill in for Family Personal Assistant when needed.
• House-sitting when the family is not present.
• Duties will vary.

Requirements:

• Must be polished, poised, and professional, use of utmost discretion and confidentiality always.
• Strong command of the English language, with excellent communication skills.
• Must be hands-on and have the ability to interact with guests in a positive, welcoming manner.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• High proficiency in all aspects of general housekeeping, deep cleaning, and unique surfaces
• The ideal candidate will be able to assist in the overall smooth running of the household.
• Must be comfortable working weekends during the summer months.

 Schedule: 

 Thursday - Monday during the summer and flexible during the winter months

 Compensation:

 Salary: $110k - $130k

 Possible medical benefits.

 Living expenses covered, should you choose to live-in.

 Relocation for the right candidate.

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