Seeking an adventurous and passionate Private Chef to join a fully staffed household in Monserrate, Sintra, Portugal. You will be responsible for creating daily meals for our family of 5 and for our occasional guests. You will be in charge of planning and preparing high-quality meals, taking into consideration our dietary preferences and restrictions. Additionally, you will be required to maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and manage sourcing and inventory stocking, The environment is informal yet professional and child-friendly. We are looking for someone who is passionate about health-forward exceptional gastronomic experiences.
Must be able to manage and have full ownership over the family kitchen, stocking, sourcing and meals while adhering to clear dietary requirements (ex. no gluten, rice, sugar, or diary and eating organic, wild, etc). Being able to adapt and go with the flow while being organized and great with kids is essential. The right candidate will also have the desire to grow with the family over the long term. Curiousity and committment to personal and professional growth along with a health-forward lifestyle is plus.
Mission Statement
We work individually and as a team to anticipate the needs, goals, and preferences of each family member as well as the needs of their home and of their guests. We work behind the scenes to ensure the most optimal experience at all times, continually scanning for ways to make it even better. We do whatever we can to facilitate and further the family's vision.
Core Values
We communicate clearly
We communicate to understand and be understood. We listen, confirm, clarify, speak. We do as we say.
We take initiative
When there is an opportunity to add value, make improvements, or correct an issue, we do.
We take ownership
We are accountable for the outcome of our actions, choices, and thinking.
We care
We care deeply about each other, our work, and what is best for the household and our team.
We hustle
We move with purpose and speed. We are efficient and resourceful. We turn things around as soon as possible. We strive to eliminate in process work. We get it done.
We do it once
We plan ahead. We are prepared. We do it once and get it right the first time.
We are committed to always be learning
We seek continual improvement. We read, research, and grow both as individuals and professionals.