About This Role
This private chef position is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on daily wellness through the healing power of food. The role suits a talented, health-conscious chef passionate about longevity nutrition, Mediterranean cuisine, farm-to-table cooking, and crafting everything entirely from scratch. Every dish starts from the finest raw ingredients and is made completely by hand.
Responsibilities
- Source fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients from farmers markets, regional farms, and trusted artisanal producers
- Build and maintain relationships with local farmers, fishermen, and specialty purveyors
- Select produce, proteins, and dairy based on peak seasonality, quality, and sustainability
- Prioritize organic, heirloom, and pasture-raised products whenever available
- Manage all grocery shopping, pantry stock, and ingredient rotation with a zero-waste mindset
- Bake all breads, crackers, and flatbreads from scratch (sourdough, whole grain, seed loaves)
- Prepare homemade stocks, broths, and bone broths (no store-bought bases or concentrates)
- Make fresh pasta, gnocchi, and grain dishes entirely by hand
- Craft homemade sauces, dressings, dips, and condiments (pestos, tahini, hummus, vinaigrettes)
- Prepare fermented foods from scratch (yogurt, kefir, lacto-fermented vegetables, kimchi, kombucha)
- Make fresh herb oils, infusions, and spice blends (no processed seasonings)
- Produce homemade desserts and snacks (energy balls, raw bars, fruit compotes, sorbets)
- Design menus rooted in Mediterranean diet principles (EVOO, seasonal vegetables, legumes, lean proteins, whole grains, fresh herbs, and healthy fats)
- Apply longevity and anti-inflammatory cooking techniques (turmeric, omega-3-rich fish, fermented foods, polyphenol-rich ingredients, and Blue Zone-inspired dishes)
- Track and calculate macronutrient targets (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and total calories) for each meal
- Bring creativity and artistry to every plate, with beautiful presentation that honors the ingredients
- Adapt menus seasonally based on what is freshest and most nutritionally optimal
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully sanitary kitchen environment at all times
- Manage inventory, storage, and labeling of all scratch-made and perishable items
- Communicate openly with household members about preferences, goals, and upcoming needs
- Plan and prep in advance to ensure smooth, stress-free daily meal service
Requirements
- Calm, composed, and flexible; thrives in a private, intimate household setting with professionalism and warmth
- Genuine devotion to farm-to-table philosophy and from-scratch cooking
- Deep knowledge of Mediterranean diet principles and longevity/Blue Zone nutrition
- Proven experience with macro-based meal planning and precise nutritional calculations
- Strong relationships (or eagerness to build them) with local farms, markets, and purveyors
- Creative culinary vision with an eye for beautiful, restaurant-quality plating
- Experience with fermentation, bread baking, broth-making, and whole-ingredient cooking
- Discretion, reliability, and a genuine passion for health-conscious, purpose-driven cooking
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a private chef, personal chef, or wellness culinary professional
- Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred (Longevity Chef or Wellness Culinary Practitioner a strong plus)
Benefits
- W2 Employee Position (taxes withheld, full employment protections)
- Medical benefits provided (partial employer contribution toward health coverage)
- Paid vacation program (generous paid time off included)
- Uniform provided
- Stable, long-term position with a warm and supportive household
- Calm, respectful, and wellness-focused home environment (no restaurant stress)
- Creative freedom to develop seasonal menus, experiment with recipes, and evolve your craft
- Full support to source the best possible ingredients (farmers markets, farm deliveries, specialty purveyors)
- A household that genuinely values your philosophy and your skills
- Work that is deeply meaningful (every scratch-made meal contributes to health, vitality, and longevity)
- Flexible, structured schedule (days off are truly yours)
Important Details
- Schedule: 5 days per week, Thursday through Monday; Tuesday and Wednesday off
- Structured daily meal service with advance scheduling
About the Company
We believe food should be alive, honest, and deeply nourishing, grown close to home, prepared with intention, and served with love.
