AK025 - Full-Time Private Chef - Brooklyn, NY.

Private Family Chef Opportunity A warm, busy family in Brooklyn is seeking a talented private family chef to prepare fresh, healthy, family-style dinners during the week. The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, and enjoys cooking food that tastes great while supporting healthy habitsfor children. This role will be especially well-suited to a chef who is comfortable working around kids and can help make mealtimes enjoyable and approachable. Family & Home: Family of five: two adults and three children (ages 13, 10, and 7) One dog in the home The household has a cleaning service three times per week but the chef would be responsible for kitchen cleanliness following food preparation. Existing long-term nanny who also serves as house manager and cleans the kitchen each morning Schedule: Monday–Friday (tentative), approximately 12:45 – 7:45pm (final hours to be confirmed; dinner is typically around 6:45/7pm) Start Date: Ideally within the next 30 days (flexible) Responsibilities Prepare fresh dinners Monday–Friday (family-style service preferred) Stock refrigerator with breakfast and lunch options that can be reheated or just served by the family themselves. Grocery shopping and managing grocery orders (delivery is acceptable) Pantry and refrigerator organization/stocking Accommodate family preferences, including no shellfish/no pork, and a focus on healthy options for children (the 13-year-old is mostly pescatarian, the other children like meat) Keep the kitchen clean and organized; complete post-cooking cleanup Optional: support for occasional dinner parties (e.g., 12–15 guests), with advance notice (this is not a priority) Qualifications Prior experience as a private chef or strong family-style culinary background Casual and friendly demeanor Confidently preparing kid-friendly, healthy meals Professional, discreet, and respectful of privacy Organized with strong kitchen systems and clean work habits This family is seeking fresh, in-home cooking (not drop-off meal delivery). They would love a chef who can reliably manage weeknight dinners, keep ingredients rotating, and ensure food is enjoyable and fresh. Salary and Benefits $150,000/year (commensurate with experience; structured as a full-time weekday role) Health stipend Weekends off