NYC/Hamptons - Elite Private Chefs : Job Details

Location: NYC & Hamptons Summer

Looking for local chefs of the New York area

Household: 2 Clients, plus 2 staff to cook for

Client usually has 1-3 guests on average daily, either for lunch or dinner.

Dinner parties 6-8, infrequently

Food preferences:

-No Allergies, Dairy-Free preferred when possible

-Plated/3 Courses (App, Entree, Dessert)

-Americana (Steaks, Roast Chicken, Potatoes, Vegetables), Comfort Food

-American/Italian, Chinese, Greek, French, Mediterranean

-Enjoys Simple Desserts

Schedule:

-Typical Day 12 hours+

-Breakfast Daily

-Lunch & Dinner (Average week will consist of 10-12 meals)

-Clients typically spends 4 – 5 mos/year on East Coast in total

-Weekly schedule varies; may work weeks at a time consecutively

-When Clients are in town: must be able to work 7/days week

-Must be available year round

-2 weeks scheduled vacation per year to start

-Willingness to work long hours, including all holidays and weekends

-When Client is away, you will manage your own schedule

…although must maintain clean & operational kitchen in both houses and must maintain household grocery and dry goods par in NYC

Experience Required:

-Minimum 5 years Full Time in Fine Dining

-Extensive knowledge of various cuisines and culinary techniques.

-Proven experience as a Private Chef or in a similar role for high net worth individuals. Previous experience working full time in a private household is a must.

-Preferably 3 years plus as Full Time/Year Round/Private Chef

-Intermediate to Advanced Baking Knowledge a must

-Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits:

-Salary $175K + Depending on Experience

-Insurance / Health and Dental Insurance provided

-Clean background check and professional references required