Private Chef (can be seasonal or year-round)

Private Chef (can be seasonal or year-round)

*Please note: we are open to discuss two scenarios with candidates.  

*Please apply per the specific application instructions listed.

Private family in Seattle (Madison Park) seeking a private chef to replace a chef who is moving on after 5 years.  This is considered a long-term position, and you’ll be joining a team of others who work with this family in other roles. 

The family (principals) travel to Palm Springs for several months a year, and therefore we are open to candidates in two different scenarios: (1) someone who remains in Seattle and works only when the principals are in Seattle, or (2) someone who is employed year-round, and travels with the family to Palm Springs (separate accommodations provided).

Scenario #1 (Seattle only, seasonal)

• Working in Seattle late April through mid-October, annually (exact dates will depend on principals’ schedules) AND December
• Salary (which can be spread out through entire year)

Scenario #2 (Seattle and Palm Springs, year-round)

• Full-time opportunity if you are able to work in Seattle from April to October (see Scenario #1), AND travel to Palm Springs from October to April (and then back in Seattle in December)
• Salary: higher than Scenario #1 (TBD)

Daily schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 2:30/3pm – 8/9pm (4 pm arrival to house after shopping for fresh food for daily meals) occasional weekends or longer weekday end time for small dinner parties/special occasions

Responsibilities:

• Menu prep
• Shopping for all food, usually daily
• Preparing daily menu, which will consist of appetizers, salad, main entrée, sides, homemade bread item, and dessert (occasionally)
• Keep kitchen and pantry stocked
• Keep kitchen tidy and clean
• Formal open/close of kitchen seasonally, based on principals’ travel

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of related, professional experience. Preference given to those who have worked in private service, but not required. 
• Positive attitude, and enjoy being helpful and working in private service
• Ability to accommodate the stated, ideal schedule for the long-term
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work independently without regular direction or supervision
• Discretion and confidentiality

Compensation:

• Salary
• Employee eligible for medical + dental (premiums 100% paid by employer)
• SEP contribution (25% of salary will be funded to your SEP account)
• Cell phone
• Laptop + printer

To apply:

PLEASE READ: In lieu of a formulaic cover letter, please answer the following questions, and be sure to include your current resume. 

1. Which of the two scenarios are you applying for? And confirm that it will suit you long-term.
2. The role, while a little a-typical schedule-wise, is pretty straightforward. Do you agree?
3. In reviewing your resume, will we be able to see your obvious culinary background, particularly within the private service industry (which can include yachts)? If not, what’s missing from your resume?
4. To prove you are human, what is your favorite food item to prepare? (no wrong answers!)

Thank you for your time reviewing this job description and applying for the job. Due to the volume of responses we receive, we will not be able to acknowledge each application.  Please do not contact us multiple times.  If we feel you could be a good fit for this position, we will contact you.