The ideal candidate will have excellent culinary skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with the Principal, and other staff members within the home. Responsibilities include preparing daily meals, accommodating special dietary needs, serving, and managing a private kitchen including post meal cleanup. The right candidate must be willing to travel often, as this role requires frequent domestic and international travel. Flexibility, creativity, and adaptability are essential. A candidate who also has prior experience in household management is a plus. Candidates should be flexible with working hours and
Responsibilities:
- Preparing daily meals for the client, ensuring high quality and presentation
- Accommodate special dietary needs and preferences
- Provide consistent culinary services for the Principle and his family during domestic and international travel
- Plan menus and shop for high-quality healthy foods, ideally from Whole Foods or similar establishments
- Shop for ingredients, prepping, and kitchen clean-up
- Ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at various properties
- Cook for varying numbers of people, as the family frequently has house guests
- Adapt to different kitchen environments and resources
- Take on some house management responsibilities as needed (i.e. oversee the maintenance and organization of the private kitchen, pantry, etc.)
- Coordinate with household staff to ensure the smooth operation of all properties willing to start on a trial basis.
- Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
Qualifications: The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 years' experience with verifiable references in similar roles and must possess the following qualities:
- Availability to work 7 days a week: Dinner on weekdays and Brunch/Dinner on weekends
- Proven experience as a Private Chef for high-net-worth individuals
- Head of restaurant experience preferred
- Excellent culinary skills with a creative approach to menu planning
- Ability to travel frequently and adapt to different environments
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage kitchen operations seamlessly
- Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to adapt to changing needs
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with the client and household staff
- Experience in house management or willingness to take on such responsibilities
- Adherence to high confidentiality and willingness to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement