The Assistant Company is a domestic staffing and nanny agency placing highly qualified Estate Managers, Household Managers, Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Butlers, Nannies, Housekeepers, and Private Chefs for private households and luxury estates.
We serve clients throughout Manhattan, New York City, Tribeca, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, SoHo, Chelsea, West Village, Gramercy Park, and surrounding communities, working with experienced professionals who meet the highest standards of discretion, professionalism, and service.
Requirements:
Personal Assistant • Executive Assistant • Estate Manager • Butler • Household Manager
• Strong command of English language• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional organizational skills and dedication to responsibilities
• Valid Driver’s License; confident driver with zero points
• Valid Passport; willing and able to travel both domestic and abroad
• Legally able to work in the United States
Nanny • Baby Nurse
• Newborn and childcare experience required, experience with twins a plus
• Excellent references required from both current and previous employers
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university preferred but not required
• Exceptional organizational skills and dedication to responsibilities; above and beyond attitude
• Flexibility with scheduling; ability to work both overtime and weekends as needed
Housekeeper • Laundress
• Strong command of English language; outstanding communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent references required from both current and previous employers
• Minimum 3 to 4 years related experience working as a Housekeeper or Laundress for a private family
• Energetic and positive attitude; outgoing and hands-on
• Comfortable working in a home with both children and pets; no allergies
• Valid Driver’s License and car a strong plus but not required
• Available to travel with family to secondary residences during the year as needed
• Legally able to work in the United States
Chef
• Minimum 5+ years related experience working in a private residence as a chef
•Excellent references required from both current and previous employers
• Comfortable working as part of a team, has a “yes” attitude
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Wine knowledge and wine pairing ability
• Proficiency cooking for those with dietary restrictions, particularly a gluten-free diet
• Exceptional organizational skills and dedication to responsibilities
• Valid driver’s license and own car
• Ability to travel during the summer months
• Legally able to work in the United States
• Comfortable working in a home with pets