Private Chef

| Toronto, ON, Canada

Posted Date 4/29/2025

Description

Full-time Private Chef (M/F) job offer in Toronto, Canada

Our repeat client is seeking a mature, down-to-earth, and practical Private Chef for their beautifully equipped home in central Toronto, Canada. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced culinary professional who is passionate about food, enjoys collaboration, and thrives in a well organised, private household.

The household is food-loving, curious, and equipped with a vast collection of cookbooks. The ideal candidate will not only cook outstanding meals but also work in partnership with the principals to design innovative, seasonal menus and food plans using their extensive recipe database.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily lunch and dinner for 1–2 principals.
Occasionally cook for small gatherings of 2–4 guests (several times per month).
Focus on healthy, Mediterranean-style cuisine with an emphasis on fish, seafood, and low fat ingredients.
Provide a mix of served meals and mise en place for meals to be cooked by the principals themselves.
Maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen, pantry, freezer, and spice inventory.
Care for antique silverware, elegant dishware, and two fully equipped kitchens.
Offer professional and discreet front-of-house service when entertaining.
Select appropriate dishware and manage table settings.
Organise and manage special events and dinners.
Maintain an extensive wine collection (one on-site and two off-site cellars).

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Private Chef in a similar setting.
Skilled in menu planning, event catering, and entertaining.
Strong knowledge of the Mediterranean diet and modern culinary history.
Well-read and conversant in the works of leading food writers.
Highly organised, adaptable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
Technically savvy with excellent computer skills (to manage and modify an online recipe collection).
Familiar with the best local food suppliers in Toronto.
Flexible and available to work during all major holidays, as these are the busiest periods in the household.
Discreet, professional, and respectful of the household’s privacy.
Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and a good sense of humour.
Polished personal presentation.
Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Work conditions

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00am to 7:30pm, with flexibility required for occasional entertaining.
Full-Time, Permanent contract.
Start Date: ASAP.
Compensation & Benefits:

Excellent salary for the right candidate.

Healthcare allowance.

Access to a staff vehicle for provisioning and errands.

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Chef

Housing Type

Live-out