Private Chef

Full-Time with a 3 ½ day work week!

A prominent, health-focused private family is seeking an exceptional Private Chef to join a busy and elevated culinary program in New York City (there are three other Chefs on this team). This role is ideal for a Chef who is as views food as medicine for a healthy life and delivers world-class cuisine.

We are looking for a Chef who embodies professionalism and creativity, is calm under pressure, collaborative, and demonstrates deep nutritional knowledge. The ideal candidate is highly organized, warm and personable, service-oriented, and able to operate gracefully within a discreet, fast-paced private household.

You will design and execute clean, seasonal, nutrient-dense menus, create personalized meal plans, and maintain culinary standards across all properties.

Seasonal travel to the Hamptons (July and August) is a requirement.

Immediate interviews available. Local candidates preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare elevated, health-driven cuisine tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Provide informal meal service to family and guests as required.
• Source and work with organic, local, and specialty purveyors to ensure the highest ingredient integrity.
• Maintain consistent culinary and hospitality standards across multiple homes and the family’s private aircraft.
• Manage kitchen operations, hygiene standards, food safety, and allergen control with impeccable precision.
• Manage budgets, inventory, provisioning, and kitchen organization across properties.
• Coordinate culinary support for travel, including food transport and jet catering.
• Partner with the Estate Manager and household team to provide seamless, discreet service.
• Provide oversight and guidance for the family garden and beekeeping program, ensuring produce is maximized and preserved for use and gifting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ professional Chef experience, including experience in a private household, yacht, private aviation or ultra-luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong background in clean eating, functional nutrition, and specialty diets; formal nutrition training is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multi-location operations and lead a culinary team.
• Experience with private jet or yacht catering strongly preferred.
• Culinary degree from an accredited institution desired.
• High discretion, impeccable integrity, and a composed, service-forward demeanor.
• Flexible travel schedule, including holidays and weekends.
• Valid passport and driver’s license; background check required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual compensation range of $200,000 to $225,000, based on experience
• An outstanding and  comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • An annual discretionary bonus
  • 100% company-paid health/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Short term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Commuter benefits

Schedule

• Typically, 3.5 days/week
• 7:00 am to close
• The days are long but there is plenty of time off to recharge

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