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.

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

• 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

• 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

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