Domestic Couples - Oyster Bay , NY

Private New York/Long Island Family seeks experienced full time live-In Domestic couple to maintain their Oyster Bay, NY estate. The family is seeking a 7-10 year commitment. Candidates should be a couple, team player, non-smoking, happy and positive minded person who will work with others in the heart of the home.

The couple will be responsible for cooking, maintaining the interior of residence, including housekeeping, laundry, ironing, valet services, household errands, and maintaining inventory of supplies. Running errands, including grocery shopping, dry cleaning, and purchase of household supplies.  Also included; all exterior maintenance of property, light gardening / handyman duties, scheduling appropriate vendor or services, maintain appearance of residence’s outdoor structures / guest house and dog sitting.  Assist other staff with dinner parties; serving and clean-up.

Additional Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

   One of half of the couple as a Cook

• Menu preparations for both formal and informal meals
• Detailed museum level cleaning (includes, but not limited to dusting, vacuuming, and laundering, ironing/steaming and polishing silver)
• Assisting with organizational projects and keeping inventory and proper care of linens, china, crystal, silverware, antiques, furniture, artwork, collectibles, electronics, appliances, etc
• Laundry, ironing, wardrobe care, dry cleaning, packing and unpacking, storing seasonal clothing
• Answering the telephone, door and gate as well as receiving guests
• Collecting mail and accepting deliveries

·         Coordinate all entertaining and guest needs; greet and assist guests

·         Responsible for shopping and stocking the kitchen and home with necessary provisions  

·         Setting and clearing of tables and cooking and serving meals

·         Basic handyman skills to maintain all structures on the property

·         Driving employer and guests, at request

·         Coordinate all entertaining and guest needs; greet and assist guests

·         Basic handyman skills to maintain all structures on the property

·         Pet care

Requirements: 

• Cook and Housing Keeping/Outside Maintenance
• Speak excellent English.
• Five plus years of relevant work experience as a Domestic
• Knowledge of how to clean and care for antiques, art, fine rugs and draperies.
• Demonstrated history of building long-term and trusted relationships with references available. 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion surrounding sensitive information.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly professional, self-motivated and organized.
• Adept at receiving and carrying out directions.
• Positive attitude, loyal and honest. 
• Flexible personality with an ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license 
• All who apply must have a clean background check and legal status to work in the U.S.  Must have past work experience in the domestic industry with at least 3 verifiable references.
• Professionally trained, major plus
• College education, major plus

Compensation Package:

Duration

ü  7-10-year commitment

       Salary

ü  Base Salary: $110,000 - $160,000 As a Couple (Based on Experience)

ü  Discretionary bonus

ü  Annual perform review and adjustments

ü  Health Care Insurance contribution

Vacation and Schedule

ü  Flexible Schedule

ü  Thirteen (13) Paid Time Off days

Apartment

ü  Fully furnished apartment with a optional guess room

ü   All utilities (Gas, Electric, Heating/AC) included

ü  TV, Cable TV Service and Wi-Fi Service included

ü  Cellphone included

ü  Private kitchen and refrigerator

ü  Access to on-site laundry appliance         

ü  All meals included