Live-In Housekeeper / Cook – Private Family in Miami, FL

Lily Pond Services is a premier domestic staffing agency specializing in personalized placement for families. Known for connecting families with experienced and reliable household professionals, Lily Pond Services ensures a trusted and thorough process to find the perfect fit for unique family needs. As a reputable agency, it focuses on providing high-quality staffing solutions tailored to private households, helping families maintain smooth, manageable, and comfortable home environments. The agency's expertise lies in matching household staff who possess not only exceptional skills but also an understanding of the dynamics and discretion required in private residences.

Currently, Lily Pond Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced Live-In Housekeeper/Cook for a private young family of four based in Miami, Florida. This role is essential to maintaining the family home to the highest standards, providing detailed and attentive housekeeping combined with culinary support. The family has two young children, necessitating a candidate who is truly child-friendly and enthusiastic about nurturing a positive and warm household atmosphere. This live-in position offers stability and a long-term employment opportunity in a supportive and respectful environment.

The Live-In Housekeeper/Cook will be responsible for upholding museum-quality cleaning throughout the home, ensuring every room remains pristine and orderly. The role requires a hands-on approach to cooking, preparing all family meals daily, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and special children’s meals, with an emphasis on creating nutritious, family-style dishes. The candidate must also manage various household duties such as laundry, ironing, wardrobe care, and maintaining kitchen organization, ensuring that everything runs efficiently and beautifully.

An important aspect of this position is the willingness to travel as the family spends summers in the Hamptons, New York. The candidate must be flexible to relocate seasonally, embracing the change of environment while continuing to deliver high standards of service and care. Driving responsibilities include running errands and transporting family members safely when required. Therefore, possessing a valid driver’s license and maintaining a clean driving record is mandatory.

This role suits an individual who prides themselves on their strong hospitality mindset, excellent attention to detail, and professionalism. The candidate should be autonomous yet capable of collaborating seamlessly with other household team members. Discretion and reliability are critical, reflecting the private nature of the household. Additionally, flexible availability, including weekends, is necessary to accommodate the family’s dynamic schedule.

In summary, this Live-In Housekeeper/Cook position offers a unique chance to join a private family in a rewarding, long-term role that combines passionate housekeeping with culinary skills, child-friendly interaction, and seasonally adaptive living arrangements. It provides a stable work environment with room for personal pride and professional growth, underpinned by the strong support system of Lily Pond Services acting as the connecting agent between the family and the candidate.