Restaurant Chef (Full Time)

Private Chef Position

We are seeking an exceptional full-time private chef with a specialty in Asian cuisine particularly Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean cuisine to join a warm, fully staffed private residence in Surfside, Miami. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who brings creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of Asian cooking within a luxury private household setting.

The chef will work collaboratively alongside another chef as part of a highly organized household team. The typical schedule is 3.5 days on / 3.5 days off, preparing daily lunch and dinner service for two principals, with occasional dinner parties and events for 612 guests. The principals generally entertain once a week.

The principals are respectful and health-conscious, with a strong appreciation for fresh, high-quality ingredients, consistency, and approachable meals. The chef will work closely with the domestic team comprised of chief of staff, estate manager, kitchen helper, assistants, and housekeeping to ensure seamless service and an exceptional dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and execute daily meals with a focus on Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and other regional specialties

Create balanced, health-conscious menus tailored to principals' preferences and dietary needs

Source high-quality, fresh ingredients; manage grocery shopping and pantry organization

Prepare daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with occasional meal prep for travel or extended family needs

Execute both simple everyday meals and elevated, restaurant-quality dishes when required

Maintain a clean, organized, and fully compliant kitchen environment at all times

Manage kitchen inventory, including specialty Asian ingredients, sauces, spices, and staples

Accommodate occasional dinner parties, entertaining, or private events as needed

Collaborate with estate manager and household staff to coordinate timing and service flow

Ensure food presentation is of the highest standard, with attention to detail and consistency

Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Be flexible and responsive to changing household schedules and requests

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of experience as a private chef or executive chef, preferably within private households or high-end hospitality

Strong expertise in Asian cuisines, with the ability to execute authentic and modern interpretations

Experience with health-focused, clean, and nutritionally balanced cooking

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Ability to work independently while integrating into a private household team

Strong communication skills and a calm, professional demeanor

Knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation standards, and private service etiquette

Flexible, discreet, and service-oriented mindset

Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation DOE

Full benefits package

Opportunity to work in a respectful, well-managed, and long-term private household environment

Rose's Agency