Private Chef

About This Role

Preparing lunch and dinner for a couple and lunch for two staff members is the core of this private chef role in Westchester. The position suits an experienced, personable, and dependable chef who can plan menus, provision ingredients, execute meals, and maintain a pristine kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lunch and dinner for the couple
• Prepare lunch for two inside staff members
• Plan menus
• Provision ingredients
• Execute meals and serve when needed
• Maintain a pristine kitchen and workspace
• Maintain food and beverage inventories
• Prepare healthy American, French, Italian, and other global cuisines (no garlic)
• Cater to dinner guests (usually 4 total, occasionally 6) less than once per week
• Cater to larger parties of 12 guests fewer than 10 times per year, always planned meticulously in advance

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Private Chef
• Excellent references
• Positive and calm disposition
• Desire to make a long-term commitment

Nice to have:

• Superior baking skills

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Generous 401K offered after one year of employment

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (depending on table service needs, usually 2 or 3 days per week)
• Flexibility to work weekend days when needed (no more than 10 Saturdays per year, never Sundays)
• If required to work a Saturday, an alternative day off will be provided to compensate

About the Company

A couple in Westchester is seeking a private chef for their household.