Riveter Consulting Group is assisting a client who are seeking a talented and energetic couple, ideally with a background in hospitality or yachting, to manage their historic family inn, now their summer home, The Hygeia House, on picturesque Block Island. This is a unique opportunity for a couple to combine culinary excellence, hospitality, and property management in a premier summer location.

Location: The Hygeia House, Block Island, Rhode Island

About the property: The Hygeia House is a historic 10-room family inn that serves as a summer retreat for the owners. Alternating months, they host friends and family who enjoy the property’s newly renovated amenities, including a chef’s kitchen, indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, and spacious guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms. The property also boasts a wrap-around deck and a reconstructed rooftop cupola, offering stunning views of the island. Nestled between New Harbor and Old Town, The Hygeia House is within walking distance of the beach, town, and the Great Salt Pond. Its charm and elegance make it an ideal location for family retreats & reunions.

Time Commitment

This position runs from May 1, 2026, to October 30, 2026, with peak occupancy June through September. The role includes:

  • A 5-6 day workweek, with each person working an average of 8-9 hours per day
  • Expectation of longer days during busy periods, particularly in peak season
  • Protected time for rest and recharging to balance out busy weeks

Position: Chef + House Management (2 people)

Key Responsibilities:

Cooking & Meal Service

  • Dinner: Prepare and serve six dinners per week for groups from 2 – 20 people. Meal size is usually ~10 and we often eat family or buNet style with little or nneed for individual plating
  • Breakfast:
    • 6 days/week: set out fruit plate, basic continental breakfast
    • ~3 days/week (flexible tdmore if needed): Prepare hot breakfast (Eggs torder, healthy pancakes, etc)
  • Lunch:
    • Ensure kitchen is stocked with basic lunch essentials, but lunch is not typically prepared by the chef except on rare special occasions
  • F&B Management: Order and manage all food and beverage requests tensure meals are executed well and supplies are fully stocked

Guest Experience

  • Organize trips to the beach, e-bike tours, and water activities (e.g., harbor tours, wakeboarding, tubing, fishing). We have a new dinghy and a variety of water sports items
  • Greet guests with exceptional service, including ferry/airport pickups and luggage assistance

House Upkeep

  • Take great care of house including keeping the house organized and in good repair
  • Coordinate repairs/housework as needed, as well as coordinating cleaning crew as guests arrive/depart (Owner can advise on good vendors to use)
  • Order any supplies needed for the house, closely track receipts

Back Office

  • Closely track all expenses and fill out expense form monthly, on time, in Microsoft Excel
  • Coordinate with owners on guest arrival, which room they are staying in, etc.
  • Communicate via phone/email with owners & team in a timely manner

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidates will possess:

  • Great attitude: We are inviting you into our home with our family and friends for the summer. We want you to enjoy your time and our guests to enjoy you
  • Warm, friendly, energetic team members ensure an exceptional experience for our guests
  • Flexibility: Our ideal candidate will be extremely flexible and “go with the flow” as we host and change plans
  • Strong work ethic: We expect you to work hard and put excellence first in everything you do from cooking meals to ensuring our guests enjoy their stay
  • Cooking: Deep experience cooking for groups. Experience cooking health-forward food, especially for vegan and pescatarian diets is a bonus. Owners’ dietary preferences are very healthy and inspired by Blue Zones/Mediterranean diet
  • Hospitality: Experience in high-end hosting or yachting hospitality
  • Maintenance: Ability to handle light repairs or work with vendors for major issues
  • Administration: Familiarity with budgeting, expense tracking, and software tools like excel
  • Proactive communication: We expect you to solve problems as often as possible. When you can’t, bring it to us before it becomes a big issue
  • Boating expertise: Proficiency in operating and maintaining small boats, tenders, or similar watercraft Possession of a valid boating license or certification is highly desirable
  • Watersports knowledge: Familiarity with a variety of watersports activities, including wakeboarding, tubing, fishing, paddleboarding, and snorkeling

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Onsite housing at The Hygeia House. There is a staff apartment on the lower level with its own outside door access
  • Approved travel expenses

Compensation

DOE

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