Lower Manhattan based family of 3 is looking for a private chef (with a Japanese culinary background preferred) - full time 5 days / week is preferred but also would consider part time or a different schedule. For the right candidate it's fewer and better hours, lower workload and better pay than a restaurant.The ideal candidate has a background in Japanese fine dining (Kaiseki, Kappo, Edomae sushi), understands seafood prep and fish wet and dry aging and is versatile. We have sourcing relationships that include regular deliveries of fresh fish from Japan (Toyosu, Amakusa) and Spain/Portugal, specialty goods from Regalis, and vegetables from multiple local farms. You'll have access to a large restaurant quality kitchen with a variety of specialty equipment (dry ager, deep freezer -80C, fermentation equipment, pacojet to name a few things). You'll be responsible for preparing a mostly seafood and vegetable centric diet that is heavily Japanese inspired but variety is key as is willingness to experiment with other flavor profiles and techniques over time. You'll have an effectively unlimited budget for ingredients and wide discretion regarding the menu as well as ability to pursue projects and learning to further your skills on the job. Experience and Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a chef
- Background preferred in japanese fine dining (ideal background is in kaiseki or Edomae sushi)
- Knowledge of seafood prep (fish cleaning, wet and dry aging, parasite safety) is a must
- Willingness to experiment
- Willingness to teach others when requested
- Willingness to cook a heart healthy diet (low in saturated fat, processed carbs)
Responsibilities
- Prepare 1-2 meals daily, with leftovers to use as lunch the next day including a larger quantity to last over weekends
- Do prep work, breakdown and processing of fresh ingredients
- Keep fridge stocked with healthy snacks
- Do menu planning
- Manage ordering and relationships with suppliers
- Ability to do basic macronutrient tracking
Suggested hours are daytime - Monday-Friday 10am-6pm or thereabouts, with occasional ability to stay late for dinner parties, but schedule is flexible and we would consider other arrangements for a candidate with the right experience. Benefits (for full time):
- Paid vacation
- Health insurance
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