Private Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Private Chef (FT)

Job #: J2154

Position Details: Full-Time, Live-Out
Location: Saint James, NY
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: 7:00 AM–9:00 PM window; candidate will work 8 hours within this timeframe
Compensation: $120k–$140k per year, Paid via W2 (on the books)
Benefits: Health benefits, car provided
Start Date: Immediate

A private household in Saint James, NY is seeking an experienced full-time Live-Out Private Chef to manage the household’s daily meal preparation, kitchen operations, grocery shopping, menu planning, and overall culinary needs. This is a long-term opportunity for a polished, discreet, and highly professional chef with strong private household experience.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily meals for the household according to preferences, dietary needs, and schedule.
• Plan weekly menus and offer thoughtful meal suggestions.
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and meal prep as needed.
• Shop for groceries and specialty ingredients.
• Maintain household food inventory and ensure the kitchen is well-stocked.
• Keep the kitchen, pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and food storage areas clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Handle proper food labeling, storage, rotation, and sanitation.
• Prepare meals for casual family dining as well as occasional formal or informal entertaining.
• Assist with plating, serving, and butler-style meal service when needed.
• Coordinate with the principals regarding menus, preferences, events, and household needs.
• Assist with wine organization and wine service as needed.
• Run food-related errands, pickups, and specialty shopping as requested.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness, professionalism, discretion, and food safety at all times.
• Provide light household support as needed, especially in connection with kitchen, dining, and entertaining needs.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of menu planning, grocery shopping, meal prep, and kitchen management.
• Comfortable preparing healthy, high-quality meals based on family preferences.
• Able to prepare both everyday family meals and meals for guests or small gatherings.
• Experience with formal and informal meal service preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, storage, and kitchen organization.
• Comfortable managing pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and household food inventory.
• Ability to work independently and anticipate needs without constant direction.
• Comfortable assisting with wine service or wine organization.
• Professional, discreet, trustworthy, and service-oriented.
• Strong English communication skills.

Ideal Qualities:

• Polished and professional presentation.
• Strong service mentality and excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organized, proactive, and self-directed.
• Flexible, dependable, and calm under pressure.
• Respectful of privacy and household boundaries.
• Able to adjust to household preferences and changing needs.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, efficient, and well-run kitchen.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of private household chef experience.
• Excellent references from current and previous employers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must speak and communicate well in English.
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Comfortable working Monday–Saturday.
• Must be able to reliably commute to Saint James, NY.