Private Chef

New York, NY

Private New York City family seeks an experienced, energetic, and positive full-time Private Chef in New York City and Long Island home, as well as summers in the Hamptons. Position is live-out when in NYC and will be live-in while family is on Long Island. The Private Chef should be team oriented, work well with children of all ages, and possess a “can do” attitude. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with vegan, vegetarian, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisine while being able to prepare other and more general comfort foods as needed for meals and events.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Procuring the highest quality ingredients that are locally sourced, organic, and minimally processed

  • Coordinating creative and delicious meals for the family and 4 children

  • Inventory and stocking pantries and wine cellar

  • Managing food production private events

  • Sanitizing and cleaning the kitchen after each session

  • Managing kitchen operations in secondary residences; traveling to residences with Principal

  • Additional general Private Chef duties upon request

Requirements:

  • Strong command of English language; superior communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Minimum 3 – 5 + years related experience working in a private residence as a Private Chef

  • Culinary Arts degree from an accredited school preferred

  • High-end restaurant experience is a plus

  • Excellent references required from both current and previous employers

  • Ability to fully manage kitchen cleaning, stocking, serving, maintenance, etc.

  • Strong fresh, seasonal and farm-to-table cooking skills

  • Polished, poised, and professional in both mindset and manor; use of utmost discretion

  • Comfortable working as part of a team, has a “can-do,” above and beyond attitude

  • Ability to replicate any dish

  • Wine knowledge and wine pairing ability a strong plus but not required

  • Exceptional hygiene and knowledge of food safety procedures

  • Attention to detail and a meticulous cleanliness; exceptional organizational skills and dedication to responsibilities

  • MUST have positive, pleasant, and team-player attitude; strong service-oriented mindset

  • Willing to travel between NY residences, live-in on weekends if necessary and during Hamptons in the summer

  • COVID vaccinated

  • Valid Driver’s license; willing and able to drive, car not required

  • Legally able to work in the United States

Salary: $150k-$200k

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