Private Chef (FT)
Job #: J2154
Position Details: Full-Time, Live-Out
Location: Saint James, NY
Schedule: MondayโFriday
Hours: 7:00 AMโ9:00 PM window; candidate will work 8 hours within this timeframe
Compensation: $120kโ$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 householdโs 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:
- ย Prepare daily meals for the household according to preferences, dietary needs, and schedule.
- ย Plan weekly menus and offer thoughtful meal suggestions.
- ย Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and meal prep as needed.
- ย Shop for groceries and specialty ingredients.
- ย Maintain household food inventory and ensure the kitchen is well-stocked.
- ย Keep the kitchen, pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and food storage areas clean, organized, and properly maintained.
- ย Handle proper food labeling, storage, rotation, and sanitation.
- ย Prepare meals for casual family dining as well as occasional formal or informal entertaining.
- ย Assist with plating, serving, and butler-style meal service when needed.
- ย Coordinate with the principals regarding menus, preferences, events, and household needs.
- ย Assist with wine organization and wine service as needed.
- ย Run food-related errands, pickups, and specialty shopping as requested.
- ย Maintain a high level of cleanliness, professionalism, discretion, and food safety at all times.
- ย Provide light household support as needed, especially in connection with kitchen, dining, and entertaining needs.
Ideal Qualifications:
- ย Strong knowledge of menu planning, grocery shopping, meal prep, and kitchen management.
- ย Comfortable preparing healthy, high-quality meals based on family preferences.
- ย Able to prepare both everyday family meals and meals for guests or small gatherings.
- ย Experience with formal and informal meal service preferred.
- ย Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, storage, and kitchen organization.
- ย Comfortable managing pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and household food inventory.
- ย Ability to work independently and anticipate needs without constant direction.
- ย Comfortable assisting with wine service or wine organization.
- ย Professional, discreet, trustworthy, and service-oriented.
- ย Strong English communication skills.
Ideal Qualities:
- ย Polished and professional presentation.
- ย Strong service mentality and excellent attention to detail.
- ย Highly organized, proactive, and self-directed.
- ย Flexible, dependable, and calm under pressure.
- ย Respectful of privacy and household boundaries.
- ย Able to adjust to household preferences and changing needs.
- ย Takes pride in maintaining a clean, efficient, and well-run kitchen.
ย Requirements:
- ย Minimum 3+ years of private household chef experience.
- ย Excellent references from current and previous employers.
- ย Ability to work independently.
- ย Must speak and communicate well in English.
- ย Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- ย Valid driverโs license and clean driving record.
- ย Comfortable working MondayโSaturday.
- ย Must be able to reliably commute to Saint James, NY.