Private Chef

Overview

This position is on HOLD until the week of March 3rd.

A dynamic, food-loving family based in New York City is seeking a full-time Private Chef to join their household. This role is ideal for a chef with a passion for cooking seasonal, fresh ingredients and creating innovative, nutritious dishes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of healthy cooking techniques, portioning for active individuals, and preparing gluten-free meals and pastries.

The position involves planning and executing creative, health-conscious menus that align with the family’s preferences, including nutritious spins on comfort food. This requires a balance of preparing casual, family-style meals and polished hosting for guests, with familiarity in kid-friendly food preparation and dietary needs.

The family values an eager, friendly, and easy-going personality—someone who thrives in a busy household with young children. Flexibility is essential, as the role includes adapting to changing schedules, travel between NYC and LA, and occasional hosting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute creative, health-conscious menus that align with the family’s preferences, including gluten-free and nutritious spins on comfort food.
• Prepare lunch and dinner five days a week, including meals for staff.
• Provide versatile dining experiences, ranging from casual family-style meals to occasional plated dinners for hosted events.
• Incorporate inspiration from a variety of cuisines, including Mediterranean, Italian, Asian, Greek, and clean, classic American style.
• Cook kid-friendly meals with a focus on nutrition, accommodating young children’s tastes and needs.
• Organize and manage the kitchen, and stock the pantry.
• Responsible for keeping a clean and organized kitchen throughout the meal preparation process.
• Occasionally set and maintain simple, thoughtful table settings for daily meals.
• Collaborate with household staff in a friendly, drama-free manner and create a harmonious kitchen environment.
• Maintain a flexible schedule based on the family’s needs, with potential weekend shifts and adaptable days off.
• Travel with the family as requested – roughly four non-consecutive months per year in Los Angeles.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ideally around 3-5 years of experience working as a Private Chef or in top NYC restaurants. We are not looking for a seasoned Chef with 20 years of experience.
• Must be local to the NYC area - no exceptions. 
• Able to work legally in the United States.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, depending on the schedule and needs of the family.
• Must be able to willingly accommodate the needs of the family- holiday work will be requested at times.
• Must be able to pass an in-depth background investigation.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Looking for candidates with a great attitude who can interact professionally and pleasantly with the clients and guests – and know professional boundaries.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $125,000-$140,000 per year | DOE
• Health, dental, and vision insurance  (75% employer-paid)
• 2-3 weeks of paid vacation, with additional flexibility
• Paid Sick Days
• Discretionary Bonus

Salary : $125,000 - $140,000