Chef for Amazing Family

Position overview

Family of five in Coconut Grove, Miami seeks a full-time Private Chef to prepare high-end, healthy, and delicious lunches and dinners, manage the kitchen, and help curate an exceptional food experience in a warm, informal home environment. The family particularly enjoys fine-dining-quality cuisine at home, with refined flavors, beautiful plating, and restaurant-level execution.?

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and plate:

  • Daily lunch (lighter, health-focused) for 2–5 family members

  • Daily dinner (primary meal of the day) with restaurant/fine-dining-quality execution, even in a relaxed home setting

• Develop weekly and seasonal menus that balance:

  • Italian (pasta, risotto, composed salads, etc.; family favorites include penne alla vodka)

  • Indian (North and South Indian influences welcome), with the husband’s love of Indian cuisine reflected in at least two Indian-inspired meals per week

  • Mexican cuisine (e.g., fresh salsas, tacos, grilled meats and fish, flavorful rice and bean dishes, composed salads)

  • Asian cuisine, including noodle dishes, stir-fries/wok cookery, and chicken fried rice, along with other Asian-inspired, vegetable-forward plates

  • Other global cuisines (Mediterranean, Latin, etc.), with a fine-dining level of technique, flavor development, and presentation

• Emphasize healthy proteins and vegetables, including:

  • High-quality salmon and other good-quality fish and seafood

  • Lean steaks and high-quality chicken

  • Creative, flavorful vegetable preparations that make it easy and enjoyable for the family to eat more greens and plant-forward dishes

• Shop for all food and ingredients using the family’s preferred payment method/credit card.

• Source very fresh, high-quality, and healthy ingredients (organic and local when practical).

• Keep the refrigerator and pantry stocked with:

  • Healthy snacks

  • Fresh fruits and vegetables

  • Simple grab-and-go options for busy family members

• Prepare:

  • Light, clean lunches (e.g., salads with protein, homemade soups, grain or legume bowls)

  • More elaborate, “fabulous” dinners as the main daily meal (for the husband particularly), with the feel of a fine-dining experience at home

• Cater to family preferences, including:

  • Strong emphasis on Italian cuisine and pasta (especially penne alla vodka)

  • Comfort with making fresh pasta from scratch or sourcing top-quality fresh pasta

  • Enjoyment of Indian, Mexican, Asian, and a wide range of international dishes

  • Dietary notes:

    • No mushrooms for the wife

    • No pork for the family, except occasional pepperoni on pizza

• Host and entertain:

  • Cook for small dinner parties (e.g., 2–3 additional couples) on occasion, delivering a fine-dining style multi-course experience when desired

  • Collaborate with the family to design special menus for entertaining and holidays

  • Coordinate with additional service staff or temporary help for larger events as needed

• Kitchen management:

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen

  • Tidy all cooking areas, wash/oversee washing of dishes and cookware, and leave the kitchen in excellent condition after each service

  • Manage inventory and minimize waste

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Schedule and compensation

• Full-time role based in Coconut Grove, Miami

• Primarily lunch and dinner service; no daily breakfast required

• Up to 5 working days per week (schedule to be mutually agreed; some flexibility for occasional evenings/weekends when entertaining)

• 6 weeks off per year (to be coordinated in advance with the family)

• The family is supportive of a chef who also runs a side catering or private-event business, and can often schedule their own date nights or dinners out to align with the chef’s occasional Friday/Saturday events (a few times per month), provided it is coordinated in advance and the family’s core needs are covered.?

• Annual salary to be determined based on:

  • Years and quality of experience

  • Culinary skill, creativity, and professionalism

  • Ability to consistently deliver fine-dining-quality meals at home, including everyday healthy cooking and elevated entertaining

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Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a private chef or in top-tier restaurant/hotel kitchens, ideally including fine-dining or upscale contemporary restaurants, serving high-end clients or luxury hospitality

• Strong background in:

  • Italian cuisine (pasta, sauces, antipasti, salads)

  • Indian cuisine (with the ability to plan and execute at least two Indian-inspired dinners per week)

  • Mexican and Asian cuisines, including tacos, salsas, grilled dishes, noodle and wok-based dishes, and chicken fried rice

  • Healthy, modern, ingredient-driven cooking with an eye for presentation

  • Working confidently with seafood, lean meats, and vegetable-forward menus

• Ability to design balanced menus that are:

  • Seasonal

  • Nutritionally conscious, with an emphasis on high-quality proteins and vegetables

  • Adaptable to changing schedules and last-minute needs

• Proven experience doing independent grocery shopping and sourcing high-quality ingredients

• Excellent kitchen hygiene and food-safety practices

• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to work independently without micromanagement

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Personal qualities

• Warm, easygoing personality who can comfortably “fit in” to a close-knit household and a not-overly-formal home

• Genuine passion for cooking and hospitality; sees this as an opportunity to express talent and creativity rather than “just a job,” and takes pride in delivering a fine-dining experience at home

• Discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of family privacy

• Flexible and solution-oriented, comfortable with a dynamic family schedule and occasional changes

• Enjoys receiving feedback and collaborating on menus with the family

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How to apply

Please submit:

• A brief resume or summary of your culinary background

• Sample weekly menus showcasing your Italian, Indian (with at least two Indian dinners per week), Mexican, Asian, healthy-protein, vegetable-forward, and fine-dining-style dishes

• A short note on your cooking philosophy and why this type of family-chef role appeals to you