House Manager and Personal Cook for Work-From-Home Executive (Pleasantville, NY)

Job Title: House Manager and Personal Cook for Work-From-Home Executive (Pleasantville, NY) Job Type: Semi-Year-Round, In-Person (Pleasantville, NY) Compensation: $40 to $50 per hour, depending on experience. W-2 employee with paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave per NY law. Schedule: Monday through Friday, daytime hours. Full-time (25-35 hours/week) May through December. Reduced part-time hours (8 to 12 hours/week, guaranteed) January through April while the principal is in Florida. About the Role We are a busy, kind, and respectful household in Pleasantville, NY looking for a truly exceptional House Manager who is also a confident, talented home cook. The principal works from home full-time as the CEO of a growing company, so the right person understands how to keep a beautifully run, calm, organized home while being mindful of a quiet professional environment during the workday. This is not a role for someone learning on the job. We are looking for a seasoned professional who takes ownership, anticipates needs, and treats the home with the care, discretion, and quality standards of someone who has been doing this work for years. If you are someone who genuinely loves creating order, beauty, and good food, and you take pride in running a household at a high level, we would love to meet you. A Note on Our Seasonal Pattern Our family splits the year between our home in Pleasantville, NY and our home in Delray Beach, FL. From January through the end of April, we are primarily in Florida. During those months, the role shifts to a reduced part-time schedule focused on keeping our New York home in beautiful order while we are away. This includes weekly visits, deliveries, housekeeping, mail and package handling, and preparing the home for any visits we make back to New York. We are looking for someone who wants long-term continuity with our home and family. This seasonal rhythm tends to suit candidates who appreciate flexibility in the winter months. If you are a candidate who would also be interested in occasional travel to Florida (fully covered, with additional pay) to support our home there, please mention that in your cover note. It is not required, but it is welcome. What You Will Do Household Management Keep the home consistently clean, tidy, and organized day to day Handle daily resets across kitchen, living areas, bedrooms, laundry rooms, and entryways Manage laundry, ironing, linens, and wardrobe care Organize closets, pantries, cabinets, and storage areas, and keep them that way Receive deliveries, manage returns, and coordinate household errands Schedule and oversee outside vendors (cleaners for deep cleans, handymen, landscapers, window washers, appliance repair, etc.) Restock household essentials, groceries, and pantry items Track home inventory and flag what needs to be replaced or repaired Maintain a clean, orderly kitchen and properly stocked refrigerator and pantry Cooking and Meal Preparation Prepare a fresh, healthy lunch for the principal during the workday (must be ready by approximately 12:30 pm) Plan and prepare 4 to 5 dinners per week for the family, ready to eat or finish Weekly meal planning, grocery shopping, and prep Comfortable cooking healthy, flavorful, real food. Mediterranean/Italian/American cuisine, clean, seasonal, and balanced are favorites Able to accommodate dietary preferences and adjust menus week to week Keep the kitchen in beautiful working order, including cleaning, dish-washing, and proper food storage Home Atmosphere Maintain a calm, professional presence during the workday Respect that the home is also a workplace, including video calls and quiet hours Bring warmth, discretion, and reliability into the home every day Winter Months (January through April) Visit the home weekly to ensure everything is running smoothly Receive packages, manage mail, and coordinate any deliveries Oversee scheduled vendors and any home maintenance or repairs Care for indoor spaces Run laundry, cleaning, and full home preparation when we visit New York during the winter Be reachable during business hours for any home-related issues What You Need to Have Minimum 5 years of verifiable experience as a House Manager, Household Manager, or Estate Manager in a private home Genuine cooking ability with prior experience preparing daily meals for a family or principal (formal culinary training is a plus, not a requirement) Strong references from prior household employers, ideally