AS721 - House Manager/Family Assistant - Rye, NY

British American Household Staffing•Rye, NY

17d•Onsite

About The Position

An active family of six in Rye is seeking a full-time house manager/family assistant to keep their busy home running smoothly. The schedule for this role will be 45 hours per week guaranteed, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility for occasional hours on weekends with advance notice. The family has a second home in the Hamptons, and there will be some management required, including opening and closing for the season.

Requirements

US work authorization
Local to Rye
Experience working as a full-time house manager with a private family
Driver's license
Strong verifiable references
Some flexibility to travel to the family's secondary home as needed

Nice To Haves

Proactive and able to problem solve and take initiative
Highly organized and detail oriented
Organized with the ability to create household systems
Dependable, trustworthy, and professional
Excellent communication skills
Works well with others and collaborates as needed
Comfortable in the kitchen and willing to cook daily
Happy to work around and with children and dogs
Able to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines and projects
Comfortable and experienced with managing vendors

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage contractors, vendors, cleaners, organizers, and maintenance professionals
Household organization- creating and maintaining systems
Grocery shopping and kitchen organization
Maintaining household inventory and purchasing necessary supplies
Various errands, including shopping, returns, and sending packages
Oversee care of family dogs
Prepare family dinners on a daily basis
Pack children's school lunches when necessary
Children's laundry
Assist with some childcare when needed- this is mainly school pickup and transportation to scheduled activities
Management of the family's second home in the Hamptons, including opening and closing each season