Private Chef Opening– Rotating Team Position (Soho, NY)

NYC, NY, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $175,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Flexible

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Full accommodations during travel

Private room during upstate stays

competitive salary

Job Description

This opportunity is with a private family seeking an experienced, polished, and creative Full-Time Private Chef to join their established culinary team located in Soho, New York City. The family is composed of five members who prioritize beautiful, healthy, farm-to-table cuisine along with elegant presentation and refined plating techniques. Supported by a team of two rotating chefs, this position offers a unique and balanced schedule that fosters creativity while upholding exceptional culinary standards. The family values fresh, seasonal ingredients and health-conscious meals tailored to their specific dietary needs and preferences, ensuring a high-end dining experience at home.

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Job Requirements

Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a private chef in high-profile or ultra-high-net-worth households
Formal culinary training from a recognized and accredited institution
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation
Authorized to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a private chef in high-profile or ultra-high-net-worth households
Formal culinary training from a recognized and accredited institution
Demonstrated expertise in healthy, seasonal, farm-to-table, and formal plated cuisine
Strong culinary foundation with exceptional skills in plating, presentation, kitchen organization, and time management
Experience preparing meals for mature principals and children with refined tastes, specific dietary/health preferences, and restrictions
Professional demeanor
comfortable working in a family environment with children and a small dog
Outstanding attention to detail, cleanliness, and hygiene standards
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with household staff and the rotating chef
Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation
Authorized to work in the United States

Job Duties

Plan, prepare, and execute daily lunch or dinner service never both in the same week
Collaborate closely with the second chef on menu planning, coordination, ingredient sourcing, maintaining high standards of quality, nutrition, and presentation
Create diverse, fresh, seasonal, healthy, and elegantly plated dishes across various cuisine styles
Accommodate specific dietary restrictions and health-focused preferences for family members
Source premium, high-quality, fresh ingredients
manage grocery shopping, kitchen inventory, and supplier relationships
Maintain an immaculate, highly organized kitchen at all times
Adapt seamlessly to casual family dining, formal entertaining/events, and meals suitable for children
Work comfortably around a small dog, children, and family members in the home
Uphold the highest levels of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
Demonstrate highly efficient time management and organizational skills to deliver exceptional results independently and collaboratively
Manage occasional short stays and live-in periods in upstate New York as needed
Participate in approximately one month per year of international European travel on rotation with the other chef
Work primarily out of a local kitchen for meal prep then move to residence for final preparation and service

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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