What are the responsibilities and job description for the JB020 - Full-Time Live-in Family Cook / Housekeeper - Brooklyn, NY position at British American Household Staffing?
Overview
A private family based across Brooklyn, the Hamptons, and Sunny Isles, Florida is seeking a professional, energetic, and highly organized Live-In Family Cook / Housekeeper to support the seamless day-to-day operations of their household. This position combines hands-on household management, meal preparation, laundry, and occasional childcare support for 2 young children. The ideal candidate is discreet, proactive, and dependable, with a strong service-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, multi-location home.
The schedule runs Friday through Monday, 40 to 50 hours per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished and service-driven professional seeking a long-term role with a warm and collaborative family.
Responsibilities
- Meal prep and cooking for the family
- Laundry management throughout the home
- General household organization and tidying
- Light organization projects as needed
- Occasional childcare supervision when parents are away
- Morning support during children’s wake-up routine
- Occasional evening coverage through approximately 9:30pm to 10:00pm
Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Multilingual candidates strongly preferred
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and emotionally intelligent
- Ability to pivot and adapt in a fast-moving household
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a household or family assistant role
- Valid passport required
- US work authorization required
- Willing to relocate, if not already local; relocation assistance open for discussion
- Excellent, verifiable references
- No driving requirement
Salary and Benefits
- $114,000 per year
- Relocation assistance open for discussion
- PTO and Holidays
- Monthly healthcare stipend
Salary : $114,000