Private Chef

Pocketbook Agency · New York

FULL TIME$1,80,000 – $1,80,000 / yr

Job Description

JRN #2697

A confidential family is seeking a full-time, New York–based Traveling Private Chef to join its established culinary team. The kitchen operates year-round, the ideal candidate is flexible, collaborative, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

This role requires frequent travel between the family’s East and West Coast residences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and cook 2 meals per day and assist with prep for other meals, for a discerning family with various dietary restrictions

Confident to run the kitchen on your own, with or without the Executive Chef onsite

Plan menus with the culinary team and log them in the shared menu log

Cook a global range cuisines and keep menus varied

Capable to serve plated, family style, and buffet style-meals

Comfortable to cook for daily meals and special occasions from 10-30 guests

Travel with the family on vacations, work trips and to various residences

Protect the family’s privacy and keep the highest levels of discretion

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior private chef experience in an ultra-high-net-worth household required

Proven ability to run a kitchen on your own without supervision

Strong experience with dietary restrictions, etc.

Broad culinary range with a global palate

Flexible mindset and open to feedback. Not rigid or ego-driven

Calm under pressure and steady through long days and changing plans

Team player who builds good relationships with chefs, nannies, and household staff

Able to travel heavily, including long stretches

Proven ability to regularly cook for parties between 10-30 people (with assistance from others on the culinary team when needed)

Location

NYC and the Hamptons with heavy travel

Compensation:

Up to $180,000 DOE range plus comprehensive benefits package, PTO, etc.

Schedule:

Full-time on a rolling 5 day schedule.

Pocketbook Agency is acting solely as a recruiting and placement firm for this position and is not the employer of record for this role unless otherwise explicitly stated. All hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and employment terms are determined by the client employer. By applying, you acknowledge that submission of an application does not guarantee placement or employment.

Pocketbook Agency is an equal opportunity recruiting firm and does not discriminate in its recruiting, screening, or placement practices based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Company	Pocketbook Agency
Location	New York
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time
Salary	$1,80,000 – $1,80,000 / yr