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NYC/Hamptons

Elite Private Chefs

NYC/Hamptons

Manhattan, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    To Apply:
    Please submit your résumé, sample menus, and food photos in an editable format, no pdfs.

    • Environment: * Quiet, low-communication household — client mostly texts/emails. Chef must be okay with limited daily communication, besides sending daily menus for approval * Must be comfortable working without daily feedback * Home is calm and private; professionalism and discretion are essential

    Location: NYC & Hamptons Summer

    Looking for local chefs of the New York area

    Household: 1 Client

    Food preferences:

    -Americana (Steaks, Roast Chicken, Potatoes, Vegetables), Comfort Food

    -Must be very familiar with: Classic American-Chinese, Mediterranean (Italian, French and Greek)

    -Enjoys Simple Desserts (Fruit pie, layer cakes, tarts, souflee, chocolate mousse, etc...)

    Plated/3 Courses (App, Entree, Dessert) every meal

    Schedule Requirements: Varying / Must be flexible

    -When Client is in town, 6 days week, Typically, 12 hours/day

    -When Client is away, 5 days week - 8 hours/day expected

    -Lunch & Dinner daily, breakfast occasionally

    -Clients typically spends 4 – 5 mos/year in total, on East Coast

    -Must be available year round

    -Willingness to work all holidays and weekends

    -Must maintain clean & operational kitchen in both houses

    Experience Required:

    -Minimum 5 years Full Time in Fine Dining

    -Extensive knowledge of various cuisines and culinary techniques.

    -Proven experience as a Private Chef for high net worth individuals.

    -Previous experience working full time in a private household is desired. Preferably 3 years plus as Full Time/Year Round/Private Chef

    -Intermediate to Advanced Baking Knowledge a must

    -Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

    Benefits:

    -Salary $165K/annual ++ Depending on Experience

    -2 weeks vacation/year

    -Insurance: Health and Dental Insurance provided

    -Clean background check and professional references required