Household Manager / Cook (with travel to Cape Cod)

The Wellington Agency; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

The Wellington Agency is seeking an experienced Household Manager / Cook for Boca Raton, FL and Cape Cod, MA. You will oversee two residences, manage vendors, coordinate travel, and ensure seamless operations with discretion and hospitality.

Responsibilities include daily oversight, menu planning, live-in period on Cape Cod, and a polished guest experience. This is a hands-on role requiring five years in private homes and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of recent experience in a private household.
• Ability to independently manage daily household operations across two residences.
• Strong cooking skills with high-quality meals.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling personal matters.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to reside in Cape Cod for four months annually.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of two residences, ensuring seamless functions.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and service providers across properties.
• Plan menus, grocery provisioning, and kitchen provisioning for meals.
• Maintain household organization, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Assist with packing, travel arrangements, and personal tasks as needed.

Skills

Cooking

Organization

Discretion

Communication

Flexibility

Driver's license

Job description

Household Manager / Cook (with travel to Cape Cod)

Household Manager / Cook

Location: Boca Raton, FL (8 months; Live-Out) & Cape Cod, MA (4 months; Live-In)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM, with flexibility for occasional weekends when guests are in residence.

Living Arrangements: Private accommodations in a separate guest house on the Cape Cod property during the four-month live-in portion of the year.

Compensation: $115,000–$150,000+ annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Health insurance stipend and two weeks of paid time off.

Position Overview

A private couple with no children or pets is seeking an experienced, polished, and highly organized Household Manager / Cook to oversee the daily operations of their residences in Boca Raton, Florida, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

This is a hands-on household management position that combines daily household oversight, vendor coordination, property maintenance, personal assistance, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the household's day-to-day operations, ensuring both residences run seamlessly and are maintained to exceptional standards.

The successful candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and service-oriented, with the ability to anticipate the principals' needs, manage household priorities independently, and provide a refined, welcoming environment for the family and their guests.

Key Responsibilities

Household Management & Daily Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of both residences, ensuring all household functions run efficiently and seamlessly.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for household vendors, contractors, and service providers, coordinating schedules, appointments, maintenance, and repairs.
• Proactively identify household needs, address maintenance concerns, and ensure timely resolution of any issues.
• Manage household inventories, supplies, grocery provisioning, and pantry organization.
• Coordinate routine vehicle maintenance, detailing, fueling, registrations, and general upkeep.
• Oversee seasonal opening and closing procedures for both residences, ensuring a smooth transition between properties.
• Coordinate seasonal preparations, including outdoor furniture setup, exterior arrangements, and property readiness.
• Maintain household organization, systems, and routines to ensure the residences operate at the highest standards.
• Anticipate the principals' needs and independently manage household priorities with minimal direction.

Culinary & Hospitality Services

• Plan, prepare, and serve fresh, healthy dinners for the principals and occasional guests.
• Prepare simple, high-quality meals, including steaks, lamb chops, poultry, salads, and Italian-inspired dishes.
• Manage grocery shopping, menu planning, and kitchen provisioning.
• Prepare the home for entertaining, including table settings, fresh floral arrangements, and guest accommodations.
• Welcome guests and ensure a warm, polished, and attentive hospitality experience.
• Coordinate guest arrivals, departures, and room preparations.

Household Presentation & Executive Housekeeping

• Maintain the overall organization, cleanliness, and presentation of both residences.
• Oversee and coordinate with the weekly deep-cleaning service to ensure consistent household standards.
• Perform daily light housekeeping, including bed making, laundry, linens, and general household upkeep.
• Care for fine household items, including silver, delicate furnishings, and specialty materials.
• Ensure all living spaces remain beautifully maintained, organized, and guest-ready.

Personal & Lifestyle Support

• Assist with packing and unpacking for seasonal travel and personal trips.
• Coordinate dry cleaning, deliveries, returns, and miscellaneous household services.
• Handle personal shopping, gift purchasing, grocery shopping, and household errands.
• Provide occasional driving and transportation assistance as needed.
• Support the principals with special requests and changing household priorities while maintaining the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of recent experience in a private household as a Household Manager, Estate Manager, Executive Housekeeper, or similar position.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage daily household operations, coordinate vendors, and oversee multiple properties.
• Strong cooking skills with a genuine enjoyment of preparing fresh, high-quality, home-style meals.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of luxury household standards, hospitality, and property presentation.
• Comfortable performing hands-on household responsibilities while managing broader operational needs.
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative without constant direction.
• Professional, discreet, and personable, with excellent communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to the evolving needs of the household.
• Receptive to feedback, with a positive, collaborative, and service-oriented approach.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and move outdoor furniture and other household items as needed.
• Willingness and ability to reside in Cape Cod for approximately four months annually.