Full-Time Butler/Chef
Saint James, New York•Full-time
$120,000 - $140,000 annually
$120,000 - $140,000 annually
About the Job
Butler/Chef (FT)
Job #: J2154
Position Details: Live-Out, Full Time
Location: Saint James, NY
Days: Mon - Sat
Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Must work the 8 hrs within the time frame)
Compensation: $120k to $140k per year, Paid via W2 (on the books)
Additional Benefits: Health benefits, Car provided
Start Date: 5/18/2026
A private household in Saint James, NY is seeking an experienced Full-Time Butler/Chef to support the daily care and smooth operation of the residence. Responsibilities include butler service, cooking, household management support, vendor coordination, errands, and general property oversight. This is a long-term opportunity for a professional, discreet, and dependable candidate with strong private household experience and the ability to provide polished, attentive service.
Main Responsibilities:
- Prepare daily meals for the household and manage kitchen operations
- Plan menus, shop for groceries, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen
- Provide butler-style service and general household support as needed
- Oversee aspects of the home’s day-to-day operation to help ensure everything runs smoothly
- Perform light interior cleaning and assist with hands-on household tasks when needed
- Manage exterior cleaning and upkeep of outdoor household areas
- Set out, clean, maintain, and store summer/outdoor furniture
- Assist with wine management, including organization and maintenance of the wine collection
- Help coordinate household needs, anticipate issues, and provide proactive support to the principals
- Ensure the residence is well-maintained, organized, and operating efficiently
- Run household errands, including shopping, pickups, and other household-related tasks as needed
Ideal Qualities:
- Prior experience working in a private household as a Butler, Chef, Houseman, or Household Manager
- Strong experience with butler service, table service, formal and informal service, and guest support
- Confident preparing meals in a private home, including daily family-style meals and occasional entertaining
- Able to assist with menu planning, grocery shopping, pantry organization, and kitchen inventory
- Comfortable supporting the overall care and smooth operation of the residence
- Able to assist with light household management, vendor coordination, errands, and property oversight
- Professional, discreet, trustworthy, polished, and service-oriented
- Strong communication skills and the ability to take direction well
- Organized, proactive, flexible, and capable of managing responsibilities independently
- Comfortable performing both interior and exterior household support as needed
Requirements:
- Minimum 3+ solid years of butler/chef experience in a private household.
- Excellent references from both current and previous employers.
- Ability to work independently.
- Must speak and be able to communicate well in English.
- Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.
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