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PRIVATE FAMILY CHEF - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Monday-Friday Hours

Very busy household is seeking a full-time Chef who enjoys working in a family setting. The Chef will plan and prepare breakfast (certain days of the week), after school snack and dinner, Monday-Friday. There will be an agreed upon schedule, however, the Chef must be flexible to work varied hours to accommodate the family’s needs, which do change frequently. The family likes classic meals, including Mediterranean fare. Favorite recipes will be shared for use as well.

Job entails:

• Creating weekly menus in advance for approval
• Grocery shopping, ensuring the home is well stocked with food and beverages
• Cleaning kitchen and workspaces upon departure each day
• Maintain cleanliness of refrigerators and all food storage areas
• Occasional weekend support and travel required
• Providing event support: cooking for smaller parties, working with Estate Manager to coordinate larger parties

Excellent salary commensurate with experience plus terrific benefits!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com

HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - CHICAGO, IL 

Family Office & multiple Estate Residences $175,000 - $225,000

Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Watchguard, and Ruckus network connectivity

Crestron, Lutron, Sonos, Access Networks, Ruckus, Ubiquity, Apple security cameras, and access control systems

A private family office in Chicago, Illinois, seeks an experienced professional to provide five-star service and oversee home technology systems across multiple properties, including the family office space. The ideal candidate has expertise in modern home tech, strong communication skills, and the ability to foster positive relationships with staff, vendors, and family members. This role will manage technology services, troubleshoot issues, and perform preventative maintenance across the IT landscape. Prior experience working with high-net-worth clients and providing exceptional service for luxury properties and estates is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the seamless operation and security of technology systems across all property
• Establish preventative maintenance and troubleshooting protocols for home technology systems
• Interact directly with principals to address their needs and provide tailored solutions
• Oversee technology projects, manage vendor relations, and guide decision-making processes
• Provide secure and reliable service at all properties, ensuring peak performance of technology-related products and systems
• Deliver white-glove service to troubleshoot and resolve technology issues promptly
• Provide expert-level support for MAC-related technical issues, including hardware, software, and network connectivity
• Diagnose and troubleshoot a variety of MAC OS problems, ensuring timely and effective resolution
• Assist users with MAC setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance
• Manage and develop the Home Technology and AV specialist, deploying resources as needed Establish preventative maintenance systems for all technology, devices, and equipment.
• Collaborate with the Family Office team and technology vendors on bids, projects, scopes of work, installations, and repairs
• Create user-friendly guides for principals and the family office team to facilitate technology use
• Maintain clear documentation of tech equipment used in each residence and make recommendations for upgrades.
• Be available on-demand for the principal, accommodating international travel across different time zones.
• Develop and provide training on acceptable IT use, risk management, incident response, and security protocols.
• Periodically brief senior management on the status of security systems and protocols.
• Review reports and evaluate responses to any security incidents.
• Stay informed on emerging security threats, technical challenges, and developments in system protection and IT security standards.
• Perform other related IT duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience managing home technology operations for private individuals or as a technician for an AV firm or corporation.
• Deep understanding of Smart Home systems, including Crestron, Lutron, Sonos, Access Networks, Ruckus, Ubiquity, security cameras, and access control systems.
• Expertise in MAC troubleshooting and support.
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity in all professional interactions.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a strong sense of urgency.
• Congenial and positive disposition, capable of collaborating effectively with all stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective management skills with high standards for oneself and others.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com

Include details on AV, Smart Home systems, and MAC support.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - METRO DETROIT, MI

Successful real estate development firm is seeking an exceptional professional who is extremely organized, very detail oriented and has superior oral and written communication abilities. A dedicated professional who is naturally polite and kind, has a sincere team spirit and a flexible demeanor will flourish in this role. Primary function of this position will be handling tenant/lease relationships. The ideal candidate has worked in a construction/architectural environment.

The Executive Assistant will:

• Distribute weekly tenant construction reports
• Assist with store planning projects & deadlines
• Coordinate with internal teams (real estate, construction, and lease admin) and external vendors
• Manage expense reports and invoices
• Prepare and distribute tenant turnover and closeout letters

Must be comfortable with digital and paper filing and have documenting and record keeping expertise. Advanced proficiency with Word and Excel and Access are required.

Outstanding salary and benefits!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com

VICE PRESIDENT OF CATERING SALES AND OPERATIONS - METRO DETROIT, MI AREA

$125,000 - $150,000 plus incentive bonus and partnership potential

Confidential Search by Harper Associates

Our client is a rapidly expanding Detroit area based upscale off premise catering organization with an outstanding reputation in the corporate, social, civic, and philanthropic markets. Will oversee many major events for a variety of successful Detroit area companies along with weddings, grand openings, civic and corporate fundraising events, major city wide activities, etc. The catering team offers culinary creativity, and great service to its guests.

We are searching for a Vice President of Catering Sales and Operations. Must have high-end, high volume catering expertise to direct all aspects of day to day operations. Will also consider Upscale Hotel or Convention Center Catering expertise. Excellent six figure salary and incentive package. Prefer a Foodie who enjoys making each event different and unique. Hospitality Degree a plus.

BE PART OF DETROIT'S COMBACK!

Desire a Detroit or Michigan connection. Paid Relocation. Great opportunity to return back home to Michigan!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com