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Household Manager / Cook

Location: Boca Raton, FL (8 months; Live-Out) & Cape Cod, MA (4 months; Live-In)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM, with flexibility for occasional weekends when guests are in residence.

Living Arrangements: Private accommodations in a separate guest house on the Cape Cod property during the four-month live-in portion of the year.

Compensation: $115,000–$150,000+ annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Health insurance stipend and two weeks of paid time off.

Position Overview

A private couple with no children or pets is seeking an experienced, polished, and highly organized Household Manager / Cook to oversee the daily operations of their residences in Boca Raton, Florida, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

This is a hands-on household management position that combines daily household oversight, vendor coordination, property maintenance, personal assistance, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the household's day-to-day operations, ensuring both residences run seamlessly and are maintained to exceptional standards.

The successful candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and service-oriented, with the ability to anticipate the principals' needs, manage household priorities independently, and provide a refined, welcoming environment for the family and their guests.

Key Responsibilities

Household Management & Daily Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of both residences, ensuring all household functions run efficiently and seamlessly.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for household vendors, contractors, and service providers, coordinating schedules, appointments, maintenance, and repairs.

• Proactively identify household needs, address maintenance concerns, and ensure timely resolution of any issues.

• Manage household inventories, supplies, grocery provisioning, and pantry organization.

• Coordinate routine vehicle maintenance, detailing, fueling, registrations, and general upkeep.

• Oversee seasonal opening and closing procedures for both residences, ensuring a smooth transition between properties.

• Coordinate seasonal preparations, including outdoor furniture setup, exterior arrangements, and property readiness.

• Maintain household organization, systems, and routines to ensure the residences operate at the highest standards.

• Anticipate the principals' needs and independently manage household priorities with minimal direction.

Culinary & Hospitality Services

• Plan, prepare, and serve fresh, healthy dinners for the principals and occasional guests.

• Prepare simple, high-quality meals, including steaks, lamb chops, poultry, salads, and Italian-inspired dishes.

• Manage grocery shopping, menu planning, and kitchen provisioning.

• Prepare the home for entertaining, including table settings, fresh floral arrangements, and guest accommodations.

• Welcome guests and ensure a warm, polished, and attentive hospitality experience.

• Coordinate guest arrivals, departures, and room preparations.

Household Presentation & Executive Housekeeping

• Maintain the overall organization, cleanliness, and presentation of both residences.

• Oversee and coordinate with the weekly deep-cleaning service to ensure consistent household standards.

• Perform daily light housekeeping, including bed making, laundry, linens, and general household upkeep.

• Care for fine household items, including silver, delicate furnishings, and specialty materials.

• Ensure all living spaces remain beautifully maintained, organized, and guest-ready.

Personal & Lifestyle Support

• Assist with packing and unpacking for seasonal travel and personal trips.

• Coordinate dry cleaning, deliveries, returns, and miscellaneous household services.

• Handle personal shopping, gift purchasing, grocery shopping, and household errands.

• Provide occasional driving and transportation assistance as needed.

• Support the principals with special requests and changing household priorities while maintaining the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of recent experience in a private household as a Household Manager, Estate Manager, Executive Housekeeper, or similar position.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage daily household operations, coordinate vendors, and oversee multiple properties.

• Strong cooking skills with a genuine enjoyment of preparing fresh, high-quality, home-style meals.

• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong understanding of luxury household standards, hospitality, and property presentation.

• Comfortable performing hands-on household responsibilities while managing broader operational needs.

• Proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative without constant direction.

• Professional, discreet, and personable, with excellent communication skills.

• Flexible and adaptable to the evolving needs of the household.

• Receptive to feedback, with a positive, collaborative, and service-oriented approach.

• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.

• Ability to lift and move outdoor furniture and other household items as needed.

• Willingness and ability to reside in Cape Cod for approximately four months annually.