Full-Time Chef/House Manager - Charlottesville, VA

An active family of 5 is seeking a full-time, live-out chef/house manager for their 5-acre estate in Charlottesville, VA. They also have a second residence in D.C. The children are ages 16, 13, and 10. The oldest is going away to school next year. The ideal candidate will enjoy cooking healthy, casual meals and snacks. The youngest child is athletic and will need a balance of nutritional proteins and carbohydrates. The principals would like an elevated meal prepared specifically for them once or twice a week. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday, with seated family-style dinners 2 to 3 times per week at 6:30pm. The candidate will be expected to prepare grab-and-go snacks and easy-to-heat-up dinners for the rest of the week. Due to the limited chef duties, the candidate will also help keep the day-to-day running smoothly. The family is looking to hire in mid-August. Relocation assistance is offered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Chef Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

Meal and menu planning of various cuisines

Preparation of dinner and snacks daily, with some meals and snacks being left in the fridge for days when the family won’t be seated for dinner

Grocery shopping and ordering

Inventory management of pantry items and monitoring of expiration dates

Cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen. Clean as you go mentality

One family member is allergic to all tree nuts, and precautions need to be taken

House Manager Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

Scheduling and liaising with contractors and specialty vendors, ensuring high standards of workmanship are met

Creating and maintaining repair and maintenance logs

Proactively walking the interior and exterior of the home to assess areas or items that may need attention

Handling correspondence and communication on behalf of the household

Running errands and making household purchases

Ensuring the day-to-day runs smoothly

Vehicle maintenance and care

Log and track household expenses

Providing support and assistance to family members

Travel with family as needed

Qualifications

Excellent time management and interpersonal skills

Knowledgeable about household repair costs

Ability to adhere to and keep a budget

Comfortable with household systems and mechanics

Engaging positive demeanor

Professional, trustworthy, and reliable

Enjoy working in an active household with children

No job is too big or too small mentality

Resourceful and intuitive

Communicative

Team player

Requirements

Prior experience in a similar position

Child and pet friendly

Ability to work around nut allergies

Ability to travel and be flexible with the schedule

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Legal to work in the US

Salary and Benefits

The family is offering $125k to $150k – PTO, and negotiable health care stipend.

Regular Full-Time