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About the Role

A private household in Toronto is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and service-oriented Private Chef to oversee all culinary operations. The role involves delivering exceptional cuisine with the highest standards of organization, professionalism, and discretion, catering to diverse refined meals and elevated comfort cuisine using fresh, seasonal ingredients. This is a long-term opportunity for a Private Chef who thrives in a dynamic household environment.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare daily meals tailored to the family's preferences, dietary requirements, and schedule.
Develop creative and varied seasonal menus featuring international cuisines.
Source premium local and seasonal ingredients.
Prepare nutritious, beautifully presented meals with consistent quality.
Maintain a selection of ready-to-serve and heat-and-serve meals.
Prepare and execute weekly religious-specific dinners for approximately 20 guests.
Assist with menu planning for holidays and special family gatherings.
Occasionally travel to the family's other residences for special events or operational support.
Manage grocery purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory, and provisioning.
Maintain impeccable organization and cleanliness of kitchens, pantries, refrigerators, freezers, and food storage areas.
Ensure food safety and proper inventory rotation.
Coordinate deliveries and maintain kitchen supplies.
Supervise and collaborate with kitchen help.
Work closely with the household valet responsible for table service.
Communicate effectively with household staff to ensure seamless daily operations.
Foster a respectful, collaborative, and ego-free team environment.

Requirements

Significant experience as a dedicated Private Chef within an ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) private household.
Exceptional culinary expertise across a broad range of international cuisines.
Strong knowledge of menu planning, food presentation, and nutrition.
Experience preparing meals for both intimate family dining and larger gatherings.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate household needs.
Professional, discreet, dependable, and service-oriented.
Proven ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Comfortable working collaboratively with household staff.
Respectful of household boundaries and privacy.
Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Skills

Culinary Planning
Meal Preparation
Menu Development
Ingredient Sourcing
Food Presentation
Inventory Management
Food Safety
Team Collaboration
Communication

Location

Toronto
Muskoka region

Work Type

Full-time
Live-in (Summer season)

Experience Level

Experienced Private Chef

Salary/Compensations

$150,000–$200,000

Benefits

Benefits provided
Three weeks of paid vacation
Additional paid time off when the family is travelling

About the Company

Elite Domo specializes in the recruitment of experienced private service professionals for affluent households across Canada and internationally.
We are committed to connecting exceptional professionals with long-term career opportunities where discretion, excellence, and personalized service are valued.