Live-In Household Attendant for High-Profile Family

Job Description

Job Description

Oceanside Staffing is seeking an experienced, personable, and service-minded Live-In Household Attendant to support a high-profile family in the North Shore Chicago suburbs.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a versatile private service professional who enjoys being part of a family's daily routine and takes genuine pride in creating a welcoming, beautifully maintained home.

The household includes a family with one teenage child and an established team of two full-time professionals, including a private chef and housekeeper.

We're looking for a true all-rounder with a hospitality-first mentality. Someone who is equally comfortable providing polished food and beverage service, assisting with household organization, caring for family pets, running errands, or stepping in wherever needed.

This is a hands-on position, not a traditional management role. The ideal candidate will be warm, proactive, adaptable, and naturally attentive, with a genuine appreciation for the small details that make a household run beautifully.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Family & Lifestyle Support

• Provide thoughtful day-to-day assistance to the family, helping maintain an organized and welcoming home environment.
• Assist with personal shopping, errands, appointments, and general lifestyle requests.
• Support occasional household logistics involving the family's teenage child, without serving in a childcare capacity.
• Assist with packing, unpacking, wardrobe organization, and family travel preparations.
• Provide occasional transportation for family members and guests.
• Anticipate household needs and take initiative to ensure daily routines run smoothly.

Hospitality & Entertaining

• Provide exceptional, discreet, and personalized service to the family and their guests.
• Assist with formal and informal food and beverage service, including proper table settings, meal presentation, and beverage preparation.
• Work collaboratively with the private chef to support daily meal service and entertaining.
• Prepare light meals, snacks, refreshments, and beverages as needed.
• Assist with private dinners, family gatherings, and special occasions.
• Ensure guests feel welcomed and thoughtfully cared for throughout their visits.

Household Care & Organization

• Assist with maintaining the overall cleanliness, organization, and presentation of the residence.
• Perform hands-on tidying, light housekeeping, laundry, and general household upkeep alongside the full-time housekeeper.
• Prepare guest bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas for family members and visitors.
• Assist with grocery shopping, household provisioning, deliveries, and inventory management.
• Help maintain household supplies, linens, and everyday essentials.
• Support seasonal household projects, organization, and general property care.

Pet Care & Daily Routines

• Assist with the daily care of the family's large dogs, including feeding, walking, exercise, and general routines.
• Help coordinate pet-related appointments and maintain necessary supplies.
• Ensure the dogs receive consistent care and attention.
• Be comfortable working in a household where pets are an important part of family life.

Household Team Support

• Work collaboratively with the family's full-time chef and housekeeper.
• Assist colleagues during busy periods, entertaining, and guest visits.
• Communicate clearly and professionally to ensure household needs are met.
• Remain flexible and willing to assist with a variety of responsibilities as priorities change.
• Maintain exceptional standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We're looking for a polished, experienced private service professional who genuinely enjoys variety, takes initiative, and understands that exceptional service often comes down to the smallest details.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in private households, luxury hospitality, yachting, or a comparable high-end service environment.
• Strong formal food and beverage service experience is required, including table service, entertaining, and beverage preparation.
• Experience with luxury housekeeping, household organization, and maintaining fine residences.
• Comfortable performing hands-on household duties and assisting wherever needed.
• Confident preparing simple meals and refreshments.
• Comfortable caring for and handling large dogs.
• Warm, personable, discreet, and naturally hospitality-minded.
• Proactive, organized, resourceful, and able to anticipate needs without constant direction.
• Comfortable working within an established household team and taking direction.
• Familiar with everyday technology, including email, calendars, and basic computer applications.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Flexible with scheduling, including occasional evenings, weekends, and additional hours.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to pass comprehensive background and motor vehicle screenings.

Experience in luxury yachting, particularly as a Stewardess or Chief Stewardess, is highly valued. Candidates with backgrounds in formal private households, luxury hotels, or five-star hospitality environments are also encouraged to apply.

Above all, we're looking for someone with a genuine service mentality who understands that no task is beneath them and takes pride in contributing to a beautifully maintained, welcoming home.

SCHEDULE & LIVING ARRANGEMENTS

This is a full-time, live-in position with housing provided as part of the compensation package.

The schedule will generally consist of five working days per week, with flexibility required to accommodate the family's needs, entertaining, and occasional evening or weekend responsibilities.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic private household where priorities may shift and teamwork is essential.

Working hours and any applicable overtime will be handled in accordance with employment laws.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: $90,000–$95,000 annually DOE
• Housing: Provided as part of the compensation package.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional Insurance: Life and disability benefits.
• Retirement: Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays in accordance with employer policies and applicable law.

WHY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY 

This is an excellent opportunity for a career private service professional who enjoys the personal nature of working in a private household and wants to become a valued member of a long-term team.

The position offers a wonderful combination of hospitality, household care, and personalized family support, along with housing and a comprehensive benefits package.

For someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys working with people and animals, and finds genuine satisfaction in providing thoughtful, exceptional service, this could be a fantastic next step.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must currently reside in the greater Chicago area to be considered.

This is a confidential search. Additional information regarding the household and position will be shared with qualified candidates as they progress through the interview process.