ZI315 - Live-In Mother's Help/Cook - Miami Beach, FL

British American Household Staffing; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established family is seeking a live-in Mother's Helper/Cook to assist with their daily needs in Miami Beach. This role involves supporting a busy household with four teenagers, including meal preparation, school pick-ups, and light housekeeping. The ideal candidate will be a confident driver and cook, with a warm personality and the ability to manage a large home. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a respectful and loving environment, contributing to a family’s daily life while enjoying the beautiful Miami Beach setting. Flexibility is appreciated, and health benefits are included.

Benefits

Health benefits including vision and dental

Own room with en-suite bathroom

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking simple meals and catering for informal gatherings.
• Ability to manage a large home and support a family with children.

Responsibilities

• Support Mum and care for 4 teenage children, including school pick-ups.
• Prepare evening meals and manage household errands.
• Maintain a warm and welcoming home environment.

Skills

Cooking

Driving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Childcare

Housekeeping

Job description

Overview

A really lovely, respectful family moving from the UK to Miami Beach seeks a live-in Mother's Helper/Cook. The ideal schedule would be Monday through Friday from 2pm-10pm, however flexibility would be appreciated for occasional weekend help or changes to schedule. The position is likely to start early July 2025.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will mainly revolve around supporting Mum and 4 teenage children:

• Occasional school pick-ups
• Helping take children to any after-school activities and engagements
• Homework support when required
• Supervising the children's evening routine
• General care for the home including some light housekeeping (there is already a team in place who will do the majority of the housekeeping)
• Some laundry and ironing
• General wardrobe management for the family
• Evening meal preparation
• Errands including grocery shopping, dry-cleaning etc
• Keeping household areas guest-ready at all times
• Occasionally assist with serving during formal or informal events
• Pet-care for a cat and a dog

Requirements

• A confident driver is essential
• Candidates should be confident cooks, happy to prepare simple meals for the family and to cater for informal dinner parties of up to 10 people
• They should also be positive, friendly and happy, contributing to a warm and welcoming home
• Knowledge of fine fabrics, linens, and delicate clothing is essential, as is prior experience handling delicate items, fine art and high-end furnishings with care
• Excellent level of English
• Pitch-in mentality is essential, as is previous experience working as part of a team. Candidates must be happy to tag-team with Mum and should be able to read the room and stay 2 steps ahead at all times
• Fit and active, able to manage a large home and keep up with 4 children!
• Candidates should demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and should be discreet, flexible and accommodating

Salary and Benefits

• A generous salary is on offer for the right candidate, from $45/hr, with health benefits to includevision and dental
• The family will provide own room with en-suitebathroom