Description
DDA is in search for a long-term, live-out Household Manager and Cook (HMC) for a male couple near Santa Fe, New Mexico in a 8,000 sq. ft. home. The couple are busy professionals who want a high level, experienced HMC with professional cooking experience who can help care for their two dogs and run a smooth and organized household. The couple prefers candidates who are COVID-19 vaccinated.
Start date is May 1, 2022. The HMC’s schedule will be 8am-3pm M-F with the flexibility to start earlier and stay later, or work weekends on occasion if the couple is entertaining. A vehicle will be provided for the HMC to use for work related use. Ideal candidates will be able to house and dog sit when the couple is traveling so a love of energetic dogs is a must.
Other duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Create an up-to-date household manual for the couple’s Tesuque home
- Manage and oversee all daily housekeeping and deep cleaning projects
- Daily light housekeeping duties
- Financial household management, budgeting and bookkeeping
- Coordinate, manage and be present for household services - cleaners, appliance repairs, deliveries, contractors, etc.
- Ensure all household mechanical and electrical systems are in good working order (i.e. HVAC, security system, cable, and wireless network, etc.)
- Schedule and supervise repairs and maintenance as needed and oversee outside professionals such as electricians and plumbers in the home
- Oversee all projects scheduled at the home and coordinate and manage subcontractors
- Coordinate and oversee seasonal contractors - lawn, landscaping, deep cleaning etc.
- Manage the maintenance of all vehicles; schedule routine service and manage appointments
- Seasonal decorating, gift wrapping and managing presents and delivery
- Assist with planning special events, catering, flowers, birthdays, etc.
- Run errands as needed
- Other projects and duties as assigned
- Managing supplies (restocking, purchasing etc.)
We are looking for energetic, hard-working candidates who love cooking and running a smooth household while creating a peaceful and stress-free environment. Ideal candidates will learn how to take initiative, use their time wisely and learn the couple’s likes and dislikes over time. One of the most important qualities is someone who the couple can trust and depend on long-term. The HMC should have great communication and time management skills to make sure everyone is always on the same page.