Private Chef

A busy family is looking to add a Private Chef to their team. The chef must have a true passion for supporting others. The flexible individual will work seamlessly with the Estate Manager to provide an excellent culinary experience for the family. A mature approach, with a flexible can-do attitude coupled with respect and kindness will help the Chef excel in the position. Must be able to work from limited information and be fluid with changes, proactive, organized, personable, able to take direction, and receive feedback. With a heart of service, the chef is happy to pitch in and help wherever is needed to provide the ulitmate outcome. We are looking for someone that wants to be part of the organziation for years to come but also understands and respects healthy boundaries. The family prefers someone with a passion for making food from scratch. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for family, guests, and staff.
• Create menus that incorporate family preferences and feedback.
• Purchase all groceries and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and clean kitchen environment, including cleaning of appliances.
• Event menu planning and preparation; board meetings, fundraisers, parties, family dinners, etc.
• Stocking, organization, and cleaning of refrigerators, walk-in coolers and freezer, and kitchen pantry.
• Setting of table, both formal and casual.
• Plating and serving meals.
• Clearing table, loading dishwasher, and unloading dishwasher.
• Maintain open communication with team.
• Additional chef responsibilities and duties as needed and requested by family or manager.

Requirements:

• Minimum five years of related experience working as private chef in high net worth home.
• Excellent references from both current and previous employers.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, polished, and poised.
• Professional and has utmost sense of discretion.
• Able to receive feedback and incorporate feedback.
• Valid drivers license.
• Required to work some holidays and events even if particular holiday/event falls on scheduled day off.

Schedule:

Flexibility is required with schedule. A traditional 5/2 schedule will be followed. Days off will vary.

Salary based on experience. Health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) available.