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$45 - $60/hr

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You'll be part of everything from intimate private dinners to weddings, corporate events, and large ... Attention to detail in food and presentation. Team player with a positive attitude. Flexible ...

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How much do contract live in private chef jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract live in private chef in the United States is $90,386.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Live In Private Chef vs Personal Chef?

AspectContract Live In Private ChefPersonal Chef
CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary degreesCooking certifications, culinary degrees
Work EnvironmentPrivate residence, full-time, live-inPrivate residence, part-time or full-time, may be live-in or live-out
Employer & Industry UsageHigh-net-worth individuals, familiesIndividuals, families, small groups
Search & Comparison IntentSeeking full-time, live-in culinary servicesLooking for personal, flexible cooking services

The main difference is that a Contract Live In Private Chef works full-time, living in the employer's residence, providing consistent, personalized meals. A Personal Chef typically offers more flexible, part-time services, preparing meals on demand without necessarily living on-site.

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KS989 - Full-Time Michelin Chef - Miami, FL

British American Household Staffing

Miami Beach, FL

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

A family in Miami is seeking afull-time chef.  Their current chef of 8 years is heading back to the UK.  The family ideally would love a chef with dual UK/US citizenship, but is open to a chef with excellent experience that would be accepted when applying for a visa for the UK.  The schedule is Sunday through Thursday.  The family is seeking someone with Michelin experience.  The family is primarily based in Miami, but travels heavily to NY, Aspen and the UK.  This is a heavy travel role. They are seeking longevity and looking to hire immediately. 

  • Prior experience as a private chef
  • Michelin experience is required
  • Excellent chef able to cook a range of cuisines (mediterranean, French, Japanese/sushi, Levant, Indian). Must have excellent training
  • Longevity in private home roles
  • Focus on clean, healthy cooking. No sugars, low fat etc. 
  • Sourcing and purchasing of organic and high quality ingredients.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner primarily for 2 principals but sometimes family members (making total 6 people). Occasional entertaining of wider family and friends. 
  • For the visa, either we find a dual US-UK national for the role. Or we can apply for an O1 visa for the correct candidate subject to their previous experience being suitable for an application. 
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Accommodations covered everywhere but Miami.

TRAVEL SCHEDULE:

January - early May: Miami
Early May - end of June: London
July: Chef has a month off for vacation
August - mid September: Aspen
Mid-September - Thanksgiving: London
Thanksgiving: Usually a week in the US but could be subject to change (and usually it is Miami)
Early December: London
Late December: Aspen
In between all this the chef would also be in New York for a few weeks of the year, usually scattered throughout. The family also travel to holiday destinations at other times and don’t usually take the chef with them, unless it’s somewhere they are concerned about the food.


  • Legal to work in the US
  • Michelin experience is required
  • US/UK citizenship is a plus
  • Prior experience as a private chef with longevity
  • Living locally in Miami or a commutable distance
  • Comfortable with the heavy travel schedule notated above

The family is open on salary and proved PTO and health care benefits.


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About British American Household Staffing

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British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. Our team of expert recruiters offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of clients’ staffing or childcare needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates. Our goal is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction. For peace of mind, we are licensed as a recruiter by the DCA and are bonded.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

NY, US

Year founded

2012

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