Private Chef

Overview

This position is currently on hold.

Our client in Stuart, Florida, is searching for a dedicated Private Chef to be a pivotal part of his household team. The spotlight will always be on using organic, sustainable, and top-tier ingredients. Your routine will primarily involve crafting Healthy lunch and dinner and ensuring there's a consistent supply of wholesome breakfast options, snacks, and juices. Our client enjoys a wide variety of cuisine, including Ethiopian, Indian, French, Italian, Chinese, etc. 

If you can intuitively sync with our client's dietary needs and have a passion for crafting flavorful, healthful, plant-based dishes, you may be a great candidate for this role. 

The hired chef will also work closely with our client's Nutritionist and enjoy a friendly work environment surrounded by nature!

This is a very casual household; every day will be different! Some days the hired chef might serve dinner and other days they may leave foods behind for the principal to serve himself.

• Schedule: Predominantly Monday-Friday with flexibility to accommodate occasional weekend requests
• Start Date: ASAP
• Local candidates will be considered
• Occasional travel possible

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare lunch and dinner for one adult and occasional guests.
• Responsible for providing healthy, sustainably sourced, and organic food.
• Prepare breakfast items, snacks, and juices.
• Prepare food items for an airplane.
• Prepare food for days off.
• Set dining table, casual table service.
• Work in collaboration with the client's Nutritionist on weekly menu planning.
• Manage grocery shopping for the household pantry and fridge/freezer.
• Ensure meals follow specific dietary preferences.
• Cook for occasional dinner parties and household events and bring in additional help as needed.
• Help with planning vegetable and herb gardens!

Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with healthy cooking; a degree/certificate from a healthy cooking program is strongly preferred. Your resume needs to clearly show that you have deep, specialized experience in cooking health-focused food. 
• 2 years of experience working in a private home as a full-time private chef and 5 years of experience in high-caliber restaurants.
• Proven understanding of and expertise in diverse cuisines, with a specialization in plant-forward cuisine.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain a well-stocked and clean kitchen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with the principal and team.
• Technically skilled with a deep appreciation for high-quality ingredients.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 
• Must be willing to undergo an in-depth background check and reference check upon hire.

Compensation & Benefits:

• 125-150K | depending on experience
• Healthcare dental plan | employee dependents 
•  Life Insurance
• Retirement plan
• 15 paid vacation days
• Paid sick days
• Discretionary bonus
• Yearly wage review