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About the Role

A private family in Brooklyn is seeking a talented full-time private chef to provide culinary leadership for 3-4 adults weekly. The chef will prepare healthy and delicious meals using organic and fresh ingredients, demonstrating a passion for nutritious, well-balanced cooking and strong organizational skills. This hands-on role requires a polished, professional presence, with a general schedule of Monday–Friday and flexibility for occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

Design and prepare daily meals tailored to the principals' preferences.
Maintain menu variety and seasonality through structured, forward-looking menu planning and ingredients procurement.
Execute daily lunches and dinners for the family and prepare healthy snacks; occasionally breakfast.
Scale confidently and consistently across occasions from intimate family dinners to dinner parties.
Own all food sourcing, purchasing, and related inventory management with emphasis on quality, seasonality, and sustainability.
Maintain organized inventory inspections and procurement schedules to prevent shortages and waste.
Track food costs and kitchen budgets, providing regular, accurate reporting.
Ensure high-quality kitchen equipment and household interiors are maintained in pristine condition.
Communicate proactively with principals and colleagues.
Respond constructively to feedback and adjust performance, menus, or approach accordingly.

Requirements

5+ years of recent, full-time experience as Chef in a single private residence.
Demonstrated range across cuisines.
Current food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe or equivalent).
Strong, structured organizational skills across menu planning, time management, inventory management, procurement, and budgeting, with the ability to run these systems independently.
Comfortable working in a home with pets.
Meal prep/cooking for infants/children as needed.
Demonstrated long-term commitment to private chef work as a career, with references that can speak to tenure, reliability, and intent to stay.

Location

Brooklyn

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years

Salary/Compensations

$140k+

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid vacation
Most holidays off
Paid sick days in accordance with NY law