BASIC DUTIES: Responsible for the management, administration, and coordination of all assigned activities at the DCM'S official residence. All duties are performed in the home/place of business of the DCM. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
- Prepares all meals and food for sponsor/family/personal guests, and for all official events.
- Manages and coordinates all assigned activities at the sponsor's official residence, to include the planning of all representational events, managing the residence calendar, and determining additional staff support requirements as necessary.
- For each assigned event, makes all arrangements independently and presents a finished product, referring only emergency or controversial situations to the sponsor.
- Plans and prepares menus, oversees staff performance at event, and is prepared to remedy unexpected emergencies immediately.
- Supervises permanent official residence staff and additional staff retained for official events.
- Maintains a clean and hygienic kitchen at all times.
- Schedules household staffs leave in consultation with the sponsor. Trains and instructs staff in assignments for each function. Evaluates performance of staff for sponsor.
- Budgets the sponsor's personal account (including a current account of the sponsor's personal expenses for meals) and submits a monthly statement to the sponsor.
- Maintains accounting records of all official expenses, drafts annual representational budget, and prepares individual statements of costs and vouchers for each official event.
- Oversees the organization of the residence and ensures that the staff maintains that system of organization.
- Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the residence, determines repair and maintenance requirements, and schedules repairs and maintenance with the Embassy staff.
- Makes all arrangements for residence guests, coordinates requirements and transportation, and responds to special requests.
- All duties and responsibilities are subject to review and amendment by the COM.
- Must be prepared to work frequently in evenings and on weekends.
- Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:
- University/college studies.
- At least three years of professional experience as a cook.
- Knowledge of sanitary norms and requirements.
- Speaking and reading at a Level 3/3 level in Russian is required.
- Top Secret clearance required.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
