Private Family in Greenwich, CT Seeking a Live-In Household Manager / Cook
- Position: Full-Time Live-In Household Manager / Cook
- Schedule: Monday–Friday with a flexible daily schedule. The candidate may structure their day as needed and be available to prepare a 5:30 dinner most weeknights. Weekend work is not required, though occasional availability to answer simple questions or handle the repair of any breakdowns that may arise concerning HVAC system, etc, is appreciated.
- Salary: $120,000 could be more depending on experience
- Benefits: Full healthcare, 2 weeks PTO (after 1 year of employment), and 6 major paid holidays
- Start Date:ASAP
- Relocation: Yes – open to candidates willing to relocate
About the Family
A private, mature couple is seeking an experienced Live-In Housekeeper / Household Manager / Cook to help maintain their peaceful residence and ensure the household runs smoothly. The environment is very quiet and low-key, and the principals value discretion, professionalism, friendliness and someone who takes pride in maintaining an organized home.
The home is approximately 10,000 square feet, though only a small portion of the house is used regularly. The property sits on 8 acres. The candidate will live in a private one-bedroom apartment above the garage.
The wife is sometimes away from the home, and the husband—who continues to work daily—is 83 years old has some memory issues, so the family is seeking someone who is patient, respectful, and sensitive to his needs. This is not a caregiving role, but the candidate should be comfortable in this environment.
Children: None
Pets: None (cats allowed for the candidate; no dogs)
Household Staff: None
Responsibilities
- Full housekeeping and daily upkeep of the home
- Initiating and maintaining organization and projects and ensuring the home is well-kept and running efficiently
- Managing vendors and household service appointments
- Running household errands, including grocery shopping and purchasing household supplies
- Preparing dinners (Italian or American style meals such as roasted chicken, lobster with pasta/sauce, or broiled salmon with dijon sauce)
- Maintaining a calm and respectful presence in a very private household
Ideal Candidate & Personality
The ideal candidate is mature, dependable, and highly organized, with previous experience working in private homes. They should be comfortable managing a household independently and have the ability to anticipate needs and complete projects without supervision. They should enjoy cooking.
This role is best suited for someone who appreciates a quiet, structured household environment and takes pride in maintaining a beautiful and well-functioning home. The family values someone who is discreet, professional, flexible with scheduling, and committed to long-term employment.
Requirements
- Prior experience working in a private household in a similar role
- Strong housekeeping and household management skills
- Excellent references
- Legal to work in the United States
- Happy preparing dinners
- Experience with memory issues is a plus, but not required
- Willingness to live on the property in the private apartment
- Mature, responsible, and professional demeanor
- Flexible schedule and ability to manage household tasks independently