Private Family in Alexandria, VA Seeking a Chef / Household Manager
Position: Full-Time, Live-Out Chef / Household Manager
Schedule:
- Monday–Saturday, approximately 9:00am- 7pm or 10AM – 9PM ( two weeks on, two weeks off)
- Salary: $$120,000 – $130,000
Start Date: ASAP
Relocation: No – local candidates only
About the Family
A warm and welcoming private family located in Alexandria, VA is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and professional Chef / Household Manager to join their household. They value discretion, reliability, and a proactive individual who will be a long-term fit and take pride in running a highly organized, well-functioning home.
Children: Two children 12 and 15 years old
Home Size: Private residence
Pets: One well-behaved 16 lb dog (Opal)
Household Staff: Additional household staff currently employed
Responsibilities
Food & Meal Preparation
- Prepare high-quality, healthy meals with efficiency and organization
- Confidently manage three different diets (Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan), often preparing separate meals. 3 separte people have different restrictions
- Comfortable following a simple kosher-style set of rules (no pork or shellfish, no mixing meat and dairy, avoiding cross-contact)
- Plan menus, shop for groceries, and maintain kitchen organization and inventory
- Create a proper dinner-table experience, including table setting, presentation, and reinforcing good table manners
Household Management
- Oversee daily household operations and ensure the home is consistently guest-ready and travel-ready
- Manage vendors, service providers, errands, household supplies, and general problem-solving
- Including coordinating repairs, communicating with property managers, and sourcing household items
- Maintain household systems, schedules, and inventories
Family & Personal Support
- Support daily household rhythms involving the principal and children
- Chauffeur children as needed (school drop-offs, pick-ups, activities, appointments)
- Provide personal assistance including reservations, bookings, errands, and logistics
Pet Care
- Provide full pet care for Opal, including coordinating vet visits, grooming, medications, and ongoing care management
Ideal Candidate & Personality
The ideal candidate is proactive, trustworthy, and highly organized, with a calm, confident presence. They love cooking, take pride in presentation, and thrive in managing both people and processes. A flexible mindset, strong communication skills, leadership ability, and exceptional attention to detail are essential. This family is seeking someone looking for a long-term placement who will become a valued and trusted part of their household.
Requirements
- Culinary training or extensive private cooking experience
- Minimum of 7–8 years of experience in private service or household management
- Proven experience managing staff, vendors,
- Comfortable working with teenagers and dogs
- Strong organizational and technology skills
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Valid passport and ability to travel if needed
- Excellent, verifiable references