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Temporary chef needed in Westwood for health reasons

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Posted : 10/01/24

Lovely elderly couple has just had knee replacement surgery. The wife has been cooking and shopping until this surgery. She will only be out of commission for 6 weeks so they are looking for very simple SIMPLE meals to be dropped off for her. We are trying to fatten her up – as the surgey has taken a lot out of her! The husband is eating other food, so you will not be cooking for him. Again, this is a very siple Mediterranean diet -s so if you would like to add a few hundred dollars to your salary – this could be perfect for you!

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Top Notch Chef who can travel needed for UHNW Beverly Hills Family with Multiple Residences

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Posted : 09/25/24

A polished, discrete chef is needed primarily for a residence in Beverly Hills and secondarily for a ranch in Carpinteria, with occasional travel to North Carolina (2-3 times a year for short trips). The family been a loyal employer over the years, and most employees who work for them, stay many years!

Location to Work Schedule:
• Primary Location: Beverly Hills residence
• Secondary Location: Ranch to Beach house in Carpinteria
• Typical Work Week:
o Friday to Saturday: Carpinteria (late breakfast lunch dinner for Mr. to Mrs. and any guests in residence)
o Sunday: Beverly Hills. The chef will purchase all groceries to fully stock the fridge, pantry, and kitchen islands. Serve dinner for Mr. to Mrs. and any guests in residence)
o Monday to Tuesday: Beverly Hills (late breakfast lunch dinner for Mr. to Mrs. and any guests in residence)
o Wednesday to Thursday: OFF, though days off may fluctuate based on family needs, and the chef must be prepared to accommodate changes in schedule.

Job Responsibilities:
• Beverly Hills: Serve late breakfast lunch dinner, typically for Mr., Mrs. with dinner served around 7 7:30 PM. Guests, including family and friends, may occasionally join for meals. If there are guests (5 or more), a housekeeper will assist during dinner service; otherwise, the chef will independently manage clean-up.
• Carpinteria: Prepare late breakfast lunch dinner at the ranch or beach house. Guests are frequent.
The chef will be responsible for meal planning, shopping, prepping, and cooking, focusing on fresh, clean, farm-to-table meals with simple proteins and vegetables. This is NOT a foodie family. The ability to adapt to changing meal sizes and guest numbers is essential. Additionally, the chef should feel comfortable hosting and preparing plated meals for larger dinner parties and events.

Skills to Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of full-time private chef experience
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing schedule (days off may vary week to week)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage the kitchen independently
• Culinary Arts training and experience
• Floor service experience and cocktail pairing sommelier skills are a plus
• Physical stamina, ability to work quickly, and excellent communication skills
• Experience in hosting and providing floor service for dinner parties and events is a big plus.
• Available to work some holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NYE for example.

Security and Confidentiality:
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion at all times to protect the privacy and security of the principals and their guests.

Qualifications:
• Proven experience in a similar position within a high-end, private household or luxury hospitality environment
• Flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the principals’ schedule.
• Excellent knowledge of etiquette, table service, and household practices
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and respectfully
• Discretion, professionalism, and respect for privacy
• Capability to work collaboratively as part of an established team
• Valid driver’s license and passport. A background check will be executed to references will be checked.

The family is offering a $140K salary DOE, $12K in benefits, and potential year-end bonus. Plus mileage reimbursement, and paid time off!

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Los Angeles

Valley Actress seeking experienced Personal Assistant

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Posted : 09/26/24

Busy and accomplished Actress seeking an organized personal assistant to help her manage her life and home! Most important qualities are:the ability to follow-through on tasks until completion, and thick skin and respect for confidentiality.

Please have at least 3 plus years as a professional assistant supporting someone in entertainment to be considered. You’ll work from her beautiful home in Encino, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm with an hour lunch break.

The client is offering a base salary of $80,000 – $85,000, DOE (based on a 40 hour work week.) There is likely to be a sizable amount of OT.

Other benefits include pick sick leave, paid vacation and paid holidays. You’ll also need to pass a comprehensive background check and sign an NDA.

The responsibilities are below:

Scheduling and Calendar Management
– Organizing appointments, meetings, and events.
– Coordinating travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries.
– Sending reminders for important tasks and deadlines.
– Sending reminders for important tasks and deadlines.

Administrative Tasks
– Answering phone calls, emails, and correspondence on behalf of the employer.
– Filing and document management.
– Drafting letters, emails, and reports.
– Managing incoming and outgoing mail.

Errand Running
– Shopping for groceries or personal items.

Travel Coordination
– Booking flights, hotels, and transportation.
– Preparing itineraries and making necessary adjustments.
– Coordinating with manager and or agent.

Event Planning (?)
– Organizing personal or professional events.
– Coordinating with vendors, venues, and catering services.
– Ensuring all details of the event run smoothly.

Household Management
– Liaising with household staff (cleaners, maintenance, etc.).
– Managing household inventory and supplies.
– Overseeing contractors or service providers for home repairs or improvements.
– Helping with family pets, if needed.

Financial Management
– Liaising with the business manager to his account manager.
– Handling invoices, payments, and reimbursement.
– Domestic household payroll.

Personal Tasks
– Assisting with personal projects.
– Maintaining confidentiality in all matters.
– Able to anticipate needs

Task Prioritization
– Managing to-do lists and prioritizing tasks for the employer.
– Ensuring deadlines are met efficiently.

Confidentiality and Discretion
– Handling sensitive information responsibly.
– Ensuring privacy in both personal and business matters.

Research
– Conducting research for projects, trips, or purchases.

Skills
– Advanced MAC PC, Microsoft Word, Excel, IMDB, Outlook, Zoom, Internet and social media savvy.

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Los Angeles

Family assistant needed in Brentwood for busy creative family

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Posted : 09/24/24

We are looking for a highly capable and experienced Family Personal Assistant, to support a very busy, creative household in all areas of life.
Key Responsibilities:
1 Versatile Role: The family needs someone who can wear many hats, assisting both in the home and with adjacent business needs, as they often work from home.
2 Family-Focused: The assistant will support both parents and the family, helping with household management, child-related tasks, and daily logistics. THey do have a nanny during the week and on week ends!
3 Tech-Savvy: A strong technical skill set is crucial—must be proficient with macOS, iOS, Excel, and calendar management.
4 Hands-On Support: They are looking for a right-hand person who considers no task too big or too small, willing to be hands-on in every aspect.
5 Experience to References: Must have 2-4 years of experience as a family personal assistant with excellent references.
6 Long-Term Commitment: They are seeking someone with long-term intent, who values mutual respect in the work relationship.
7 Driver’s License: Must be able to drive. Can travel.
8 Unflappable to Organized: A highly organized individual who remains calm and composed under pressure is essential.
9 Attention to Detail: Must be meticulous in maintaining the family’s schedule and the home’s organization. Loves to organize and stay busy.
10 Positive to Child-Friendly: Kind, loving, and respectful of four children. Must enjoy working in a busy family environment.
11 Dog-Friendly: They have a small, loving, hypoallergenic dog, so a dog lover is a must!
12 Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
13 Bill Payment to Household Management: The assistant will also help with bill pay and can plan and manage anything the family needs.
14 Compensation: 40 hours guaranteed per week with health insurance assistance, paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

Please let us know if you are interested!

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Los Angeles

Weekend Cook needed for Busy High Profile Family in Beverly Hills

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Posted : 09/23/24

Busy client is looking for a great Cook that can do simple lunches and dinners on the weekends. This could be a cook, a housekeeper who loves cooking or a chef. The family is 6, and sometimes has guests over.

They love to eat Mediterranean, Mexican, Thai and very healthy – no shellfish or pork. They have a couple of dogs in the house, please love dogs! Lunch is usually around 1pm and dinner is around 6:30pm.

This position will be Saturday and Sunday, usually 11am-7pm. The family is offering $45-50 an hour, DOE. Please have a clear background check, great references, and at least 3-5 years of recent, similar experience.

Please let us know why you are the right person for the role!

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Los Angeles

Beverly Hills Monday through Friday Housekeeper Opening

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Posted : 09/25/24

Couple with a 10-month old baby seek experienced Housekeeper (minimum 10 years experience) who is legally authorized to work in the U.S. to handle overall cleaning and light cooking as needed. There are three extremely friendly dogs (ranging in size from small to large) so candidates should be dog-friendly and comfortable handling larger dogs because feeding all three pooches and letting them in and out will be part of HK’s responsibilities. Candidates must drive as there are occasional errands. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Pay is $35-$40 hour paid weekly or biweekly via Zelle. No health insurance benefits at this time. Paid vacation must be taken while the family is out of town, 3-4 times a year for a week. Housekeeper is required to tidy up the day after the family leaves and is then able to take time off. Housekeeper will additionally receive six paid holidays and paid sick days. Please reach out if interested. Thank you!

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Four days in the Palisades with a family with young kids

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Posted : 09/20/24

We are looking for a housekeeper 4 days a week with a family of 4. there are no pets in this house and the mom would like someone who is great with laundry and can deep clean. The house is 4 bedrooms and there are stairs so please be an active person who is comfortable going up and downstairs. Family pays $40- $45 per hour.
paid vacation, sick days and paid holidays and overtime. Please reach out !

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Busy Cheviot Hills Family seeks Afterschool Nanny

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Posted : 09/30/24

Former NYC family who has been in LA for years, is looking for a great afterschool nanny! The kids are 11 and 14, play sports every day after school and are academically high achievers. Mom and Dad work – Mom is around during the day working from home and Dad is in an office. Parents are type A, very organized and are looking for a similar personality in their nanny.

This is a classic afterschool Nanny role: you’ll pick up the kids from school, drive them safely to their sports, bring snacks, bring them home or to any appointments, help make simple dinners, and make sure homework gets started. There will be some tidying up but they have a housekeeper so no laundry help is needed.

Most weeks you’ll work closer to 30-32 hours a week though the family will guarantee 35 hours a week. They travel on family vacations about 3-4 times a year, they do not need you to join, and will always pay you for those weeks they don’t need you.

Please be college educated, athletic, have a clear driving history, and be open to staying over with the kids for a long weekend on occasion if the parents are out of town. They do not have pets right now, but may get a puppy, so please love dogs!

The family is offering $40 an hour, 35 guaranteed hours a week. Please let us know if you are the dream afterschool nanny we are looking for!

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Malibu Housemanager and Personal Assistant Needed

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Posted : 09/18/24

Warm family in Malibu seeks FT House Manager Personal Assistant to work out of their home in Malibu (Point Dume). Though there will be times when the candidate is required to start or finish later, the typical schedule is M-F from approximately 9:00am-5:00pm. This role is based on-site at the 7,500 square foot home, which is set on an acre of land. There is no option to work remotely at this time.

Responsibilities will include; identifying and correcting maintenance issues in the home by engaging the appropriate contractors, managing landscapers and other external vendors, overseeing other staff (housekeeper and nanny), assisting with scheduling booking meetings for the Principal, party planning and organization (roughly 4 times per year), traveling with the family (less than 14 days per year), collecting financial information from various sources as requested by accountants bookkeepers, remotely managing three other properties (Aspen, San Francisco, and Mammoth), helping family friends colleagues book time in the family’s homes and private clubs, assisting with travel arrangements when required, organizing basic maintenance and cleaning of the family’s vehicles, disposing of unneeded items via charity or eBay, and more.

Candidates should be positive, efficient, solutions-focused, and superbly organized. They should also be able to prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks and have experience of basic Excel Google sheets. The family has two young children and a dog, so the household is naturally less formal and candidates must enjoy being part of working around a family who, in turn, value an intimate, happy staff longevity. The family are offering the successful candidate a salary of $115k, commensurate with experience plus a health stipend and paid time off.

Please reach out if this job sounds like your perfect match!

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Los Angeles

Energetic Housekeeper Needed in the Palisades

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Posted : 09/18/24

Our client is looking to fill a Monday through Friday 11:30am to 7:30pm shift. The pay is $40 hour on payroll plus paid time off and a stipend for health insurance. This is a fun and fast-paced home with three children and three doggies. You will work on a team of three Housekeepers so please be a team-player. Reach out right away if interested. Thank you!

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