HN436 - Private Chef - Brooklyn, NY

Private Chef Opportunity

A private family based in Brooklyn is seeking a talented full-time private chef to provide full-time culinary leadership for 3-4 adults weekly. The chef will prepare healthy and delicious meals with organic and fresh ingredients. The ideal candidate is passionate about nutritious, well-balanced cooking, and is highly organized. This hands-on role requires a polished, professional presence. The schedule will generally be MondayFriday, with some flexibility to work weekends, particularly when the family entertains on occasion. The Chef will work in the client's home/kitchen. The general expected working hours are Monday through Friday 10am-6pm.

Responsibilities

Design and prepare daily meals tailored to the principals' preferences (for example: no pork in the home and 1 principal doesn't eat sweet bell peppers)

Maintain menu variety and seasonality through structured, forward-looking menu planning and ingredients procurement that takes advantage of area farmers' markets and specialty food shops

Execute/prepare lunch items that can be easily self-served from the refrigerator

Execute/prepare dinners, leaving them warm and ready for self-service from the oven/stovetop/counter

Keep fridge stocked with ready-to-eat fresh fruit for breakfasts/snacks

Prepare desserts 1-2 times a week that can be self-served at any time of day

Comfortable plating dinners on occasion

Scale confidently and consistently across occasions from an intimate family dinner to a dinner party

Own all food sourcing, purchasing, and related inventory management with emphasis on quality, seasonality, and sustainability. Maintain organized inventory inspections and procurement schedules that prevent both shortages and waste. Track food costs and kitchen budgets; provide regular, accurate reporting to the family's Chief-of-Staff

Ensure the high-quality kitchen equipment and household interiors are maintained in pristine condition. Communicate proactively with principals and colleagues Respond constructively to feedback and adjust performance, menus, or approach accordingly.

Requirements

5+ years of recent, full-time experience as Chef in a single private residence

Demonstrated range across cuisines

Current food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe or equivalent)

Strong, structured organizational skills across menu planning, time management, inventory management, procurement, and budgeting, with the ability to run these systems independently

Comfortable working in a home in which there are pets

Meal prep/cooking for infants/children as needed down the line

A demonstrated long-term commitment to private chef work as a career, with references that can speak to tenure, reliability, and intent to stay.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience. Starting at $140k+. Benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, most holidays off, and paid sick days in accordance with NY law