Overview
A warm and welcoming family of five on the Upper East Side is seeking an experienced, full-time Private Chef to join their household. The ideal candidate is passionate about preparing healthy, organic meals, enjoys working in a family environment, and is comfortable around children. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who takes pride in creating delicious, clean cuisine while maintaining an organized and well-run kitchen.Schedule
- Monday through Friday- with advance notice on weekly scheduling
- Typically includes: some weeks will have less hours and others will be the full-time schedule
- 3 later evenings per week
- 2 early mornings per week
- Friday evening dinner is always required
- Flexibility is essential, as hours may vary based on the family's schedule.
- Occasional travel to the Hamptons is required.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare fresh, healthy, organic, and flavorful meals for the family.
- Create child-friendly versions of family meals for three school-aged children.
- Prepare snacks and make-ahead meals for weekend reheating.
- Manage all aspects of the kitchen, including:
- Grocery shopping and sourcing high-quality ingredients
- Pantry and refrigerator organization and stocking
- Kitchen cleanliness and organization
- Cleanup after meal preparation and service
- Maintain an efficient, organized, and welcoming kitchen environment.
- Collaborate with the family's full-time housekeeper and contribute as a team player.
- Engage with the children when needed in a supportive, flexible manner.
Qualifications
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Warm, personable, and easy to have around.
- Child-friendly with a positive, flexible attitude.
- Willingness to travel to the Hamptons as needed.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and professionalism.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a private chef in a family residence
- Strong knowledge of healthy, organic, and clean cooking.
- Experience working in a Kosher kitchen
- Comfortable preparing meals for both adults and children.
- Willing to work a flexible schedule
- Willing to go to the Hamptons a few times a summer
Salary and Benefits
- Family is offering a yearly salary for this flexible schedule of $150-$180 k plus not there is no health benefits included here
- PTO
