Summary
Chef + House Manager/ Butler | Ex-Yacht Crew Welcome | Live-In or Live-Out
We’re recruiting on behalf of a UHNW client seeking a highly polished chef and House Manager / Butler / Steward (ess) This can be a couple or singles. Ideally they are looking for ex-yacht crew for their beautiful private estate in Connecticut to mirror the level of service that they currently receive on board their yacht. The property is around a 45min drive from New York. This is a land-based role, perfect for a Chef/Chief Stew or Chef/Stew team ready to transition ashore into a long-term lifestyle position. The location is beautiful and you will be part of a vibrant community.
It is essential you have an American passport or Green Card to be eligible for this role. There is no flexibility with this. The roles will start in September. Initial interviews will be conducted asap via video and then face to face atthe property.
The principal will be in residence for approximately 3-4 months a year split into 2 or 3 visits. During these months the role will be busy working. The remaining 8 or 9 months the roles will be very flexible in terms of working hours and days.
POSITION 1: PRIVATE CHEF TO PRINCIPAL
We are looking for a Chef who can turn their hand to a variety of cuisines from European to sushi and everything in between. The emphasis is on fresh, high quality ingredients cooked well. It doesn’t require Michelin levels of presentation.
Duties include:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner. The principal eats out so will be out for lunch or dinner on occasion.
- Occasionally cooking for small-scale entertaining (usually 6–8 guests)
- Cooking lunch for the estate staff (5 in total)
You’ll suit this role if you:
- Have a strong background in private service or luxury yachts
- Are confident across a wide culinary spectrum
- Are used to formal service
- Appreciate a principal who loves good food and shows her appreciation
- Have a positive, outgoing personality
- Are happy to turn your hand to other tasks around the household that may be required when chef duties are light
POSITION 2: HOUSE MANAGER / CONCIERGE / BUTLER
This is a hybrid land-based role blending a few responsibilities. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the interior, inventory and organisation, be able to manage suppliers and act as the principal’s go-to for all things home and lifestyle.
Duties include:
- Managing the interior of a beautifully finished house
- Providing concierge-style support to the Principal
- Assisting with basic tech (Netflix, emails, device syncing)
- Service at meal times, making a good cocktail
- Ensuring a guest cottage is guest-ready at all times
- Occasionally drive the principle locally
You’ll suit this role if you:
- Have experience in senior yacht interior roles or private homes
- Are confident managing luxury interiors and service operations
- Are tech-savvy and intuitive
- Are hands-on and happy to "muck in" when needed
- Have a positive, upbeat personality
Package
- Live-in or live-out accommodation (to suit the right couple)
- Great salary up to $180k per role depending on experience and what you bring to the table. This could be more for the right candidates.
- Annual bonus
- Full medical cover
- Long term stability (all staff have been with the principal for a long time. The current couple have been with them for over a decade)
- Access to the facilities and toys on the estate when the principal is away
- This is a fantastic opportunity for the right team or individual to build a relationship with a great principal and have a very good work life balance for the vast majority of the year.
