Butler

Private Family in Alexandria VA Seeking a Butler

Position: Full-Time Live-Out Chef / Household Manager
Schedule:

• MondaySaturday approximately 9:00am- 7pm or 10AM - 9PM ( two weeks on two weeks off)
• Salary:$120000 - $130000
  Start Date: ASAP
  Relocation: No local candidates only

About the Family

A warm and welcoming private family located in Alexandria VA is seeking a dedicated experienced and professional Butlerto join their household. They value discretion reliability and a proactive individual who will be a long-term fit and take pride in running a highly organized well-functioning home.

Children: Two children 12 and 15 years old
Home Size: Private residence
Pets: One well-behaved 16 lb dog (Opal)
Household Staff: Additional household staff currently employed

Responsibilities

Food & Meal Preparation

• Prepare high-quality healthy meals with efficiency and organization
• Confidently manage three different diets (Kosher Gluten Free Dairy Free Vegan) often preparing separate meals. 3 separte people have different restrictions
• Comfortable following a simple kosher-style set of rules (no pork or shellfish no mixing meat and dairy avoiding cross-contact)
• Plan menus shop for groceries and maintain kitchen organization and inventory
• Create a proper dinner-table experience including table setting presentation and reinforcing good table manners

Household Management

• Oversee daily household operations and ensure the home is consistently guest-ready and travel-ready
• Manage vendors service providers errands household supplies and general problem-solving
  • Including coordinating repairs communicating with property managers and sourcing household items
• Maintain household systems schedules and inventories

Family & Personal Support

• Support daily household rhythms involving the principal and children
• Chauffeur children as needed (school drop-offs pick-ups activities appointments)
• Provide personal assistance including reservations bookings errands and logistics

Pet Care

• Provide full pet care for Opal including coordinating vet visits grooming medications and ongoing care management

Ideal Candidate & Personality

The ideal candidate is proactive trustworthy and highly organized with a calm confident presence. They love cooking take pride in presentation and thrive in managing both people and processes. A flexible mindset strong communication skills leadership ability and exceptional attention to detail are essential. This family is seeking someone looking for a long-term placement who will become a valued and trusted part of their household.

Requirements

• Culinary training or extensive private cooking experience
• Minimum of 78 years of experience in private service or household management
• Proven experience managing staff vendors
• Comfortable working with teenagersand dogs
• Strong organizational and technology skills
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Valid passport and ability to travel if needed
• Excellent verifiable references