Private Chef/Cook with Butler/Houseman Experience (Local Candidates Only)

Private Chef/Cook with Butler/Houseman Experience

Palm Beach, FL & Sun Valley, ID
Position Start: Late October/Early November 2025
Trial Periods: One week in Sun Valley, ID (Summer 2025) and again upon move-in to Palm Beach (October 2025)

Overview:

A warm, respectful couple is seeking an experienced and professional Private Chef/Cook with Butler/Houseman experience to join their household team in Palm Beach, Florida, and Sun Valley, Idaho. This is a culinary-focused position, with an expectation of maintaining a well-run kitchen, preparing delicious meals, and providing service with grace and excellence. The ideal candidate will also assist with broader household responsibilities typical of a houseman role, ensuring smooth daily operations and thoughtful support to the family and their staff.

This is a long-term, full-time opportunity for a polished, adaptable individual with a true passion for cooking, a heart for service, and the flexibility to travel and support a dynamic household.

Location & Schedule:

• Palm Beach, FL: Mid-October to Mid-June (Live-Out)

• Sun Valley, ID: July, September, Christmas Week, and one week in Spring (Live-In)

• Schedule: Full-time with flexibility, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Primary Responsibilities:

Culinary Focus:

• Prepare in-home dinners 2 nights per week; more during visits or special occasions

• Full management of kitchen operations: menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, table setting, service, and cleanup

• Keep kitchen stocked with fresh food and prepared items for lunch and snacks

• Comfortable with hosting small dinner gatherings (4–6 guests) independently

• Assist in larger gatherings (10–12 guests) with supplemental service support

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning kitchen at all times

Butler/Houseman Responsibilities:

• Formal and informal table service, including place settings, serving wine/cocktails, and clearing

• Coordinate with Housekeepers to ensure household is guest-ready

• Oversee household inventory and organization, ensuring all supplies are well-stocked

• Monitor and manage household systems, including lighting, electronics, and security

• Assist with event planning and hosting, including setup and service

• Maintain and organize bar and tableware (silver, china, linens, glassware)

• Coordinate vendors and contractors for household maintenance and repairs

• Run errands and assist with provisioning and shopping

• Provide driving support for family and guests, including airport runs and appointments

• Perform light maintenance and ensure the home is well-kept inside and out

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in private households, ideally with formal service experience

• Strong culinary background—either professional or with a demonstrated passion for home cooking

• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly reliable

• Experience with formal service, event support, and table setting protocol

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

• Authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

• Must be local to Florida or willing to relocate at own expense

• Open and flexible to travel 

• Non-smoker, with professional discretion and a service heart

Key Attributes:

• Professional, polished, and proactive

• Passionate about cooking and hospitality

• Calm, flexible, and able to adapt to changing needs

• Team player with a “no task too big or small” mindset

• Loyal and committed to long-term service

• Comfortable in both formal and informal household settings