We are offering a fantastic opportunity to join a talented culinary team supporting a private family with a deeply personal approach to service and appreciation for precisely executed culinary experiences. The role is based in Naples, Florida, within a portfolio of luxury properties that operates with the precision and polish of a five-star resort. We are seeking a Chef to work closely with the Executive Chef, who travels between the principal’s residences, to deliver a refined, innovative, and consistently exceptional dining experience for the principal, family members, and guests.
The position supports both daily service and special events and requires a unique balance of technical mastery, emotional intelligence, and humility. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, adapts seamlessly to change, and takes pride in anticipating needs before they arise. This is not a routine kitchen role; it is a hands-on, service-driven position for someone who naturally embodies an “anything, anytime” mentality. If you bring creative energy to every meal and continually seek to elevate standards and add value to the broader household team, then this is the role for you!
In this role, the Chef will regularly engage with a variety of internal and external contacts, including family members, estate staff, external contractors, family office personnel, corporate employees, and high-profile guests. Success in this role requires discretion, professionalism, and collaboration within a high-performing, service-oriented team.
This is a full-time position and requires flexibility for longer hours and weekends, as needed. This role will report to work at the main property and will include travel to other properties within the portfolio on a periodic basis or as needs require.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
General Responsibilities:
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding employers, family members, guests and assets
- Respect employer, family and guest privacy at all times
- Provide exemplary customer service and exercise good judgment while demonstrating a professional and courteous manner
- Be ready to dive into and take on whatever is needed as situations arise
- Triage issues and deliver on service requests in real time
Culinary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Executive Chef and culinary team to plan menus and explore new techniques
- Prepare daily meals and snacks with a focus on seasonality, health, and creativity
- Execute small- and large-scale events (5-60 guests) with precision, grace and professionalism
- Provide exceptional service across all dining formats, including table-side and bar service
- Support wine pairing and cellar management, ensuring thoughtful selections and organized inventory
- Support off-site culinary needs including aircraft, yacht, and travel meals
- Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and functionality of the kitchens and food prep areas at all times
- Procure all food items, perishable and non-perishable
- Track inventory levels and replenish items as needed
- Prepare, store, and leave directions for meals when off duty
- Maintain a household recipe book and menu history
- Work with Executive Chef and external vendors to ensure culinary needs are met for events or large gatherings
- Track food spending and submit budgets and financial reporting to Executive Chef
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a Chef, preferably working for a private individual/family and/or experience in fine-dining establishments
- Exceptional technical culinary foundation and diverse culinary repertoire
- Exhibit exceptional service skills across all dining settings, including table-side presentation, bar service, and guest interaction, ensuring a seamless and elevated experience
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of wine and beverage programs, including expertise in pairing, selection, inventory management, and cellar organization
- Ability to read and follow instructions for appliances and equipment
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs and perform physical tasks inside and outdoors, including long periods of standing
- Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written, and strong interpersonal skills suitable for a diverse audience, with the ability to interact in a positive, friendly, and effective manner
- Ability to read and follow company policies, procedures and agreements
- Tech-savvy; proficiency with mobile apps, smart-home interfaces, and project management platforms
- Superior process, project, and time management skills
- Self-motivated and highly dependable; able to work with minimal supervision
- Demonstrate a proactive, forward-thinking approach by anticipating needs and taking the initiative to address them
- Possess a meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest standards of excellence
- Flexibility to work outside of strict job description parameters, thinking creatively about how to provide the highest level of service
- Ability to build rapport and credibility quickly with principal, family office, estate team, consultants and vendors
- Ability to prioritize various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response
- Exhibit exceptional adaptability and flexibility to accommodate last-minute changes in plans, schedules, and requests
- Must be a skilled executor, with sound judgment; able to discern when to escalate an issue and when to resolve independently
- Strong sense of timing, rhythm, and awareness in social environments
- Must be organized, efficient, and calm under pressure; takes pride in precision and preparation
- Genuine humility, curiosity, and drive for continuous improvement
- Uphold the highest levels of professionalism, decorum, and etiquette at all time
- Remain calm and resourceful under pressure, pivoting gracefully to meet the evolving needs of the household
- Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding the principals, their family, guests, and all household affairs
- Exercise the utmost discretion in all professional and personal interactions, both on and off the property
- Maintain appropriate boundaries with the family, guests and staff, while fostering a trusting and positive working relationship
- Must be flexible with work schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; able to travel between properties, as needed
- Legal authorization to work in the US
- Successfully complete an in-depth background investigation
$45+/hr DOE, eligible for OT
Comprehensive benefits offered
All applications will be held in confidence. Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.