Private Chef

| Manalapan, FL, United States

Posted Date 7/10/2026
Description

 

Full-Time Private Chef | Private Family Residence

Schedule: Full-Time | 5 Days Per Week (Lunch & Dinner)
Compensation: $125,000 annually + Benefits
Position Type: Live-Out

IMPORTANT

Applicants must already reside locally to South Florida. This is not a relocation opportunity.

Position Overview

Private family seeking an experienced Private Chef to prepare exceptional daily lunches and dinners in a fully staffed luxury residence. We are looking for a chef who is passionate about bold, flavor-forward cuisine, fresh ingredients, and restaurant-quality presentation while maintaining a healthy, family-friendly approach.

Our Culinary Style

Principles enjoy bright, vibrant, globally inspired cuisine with layers of flavor, fresh herbs, citrus, garlic, spices, and homemade sauces.

Preferred Cuisines

  • Middle Eastern (Lebanese, Persian, Turkish, Israeli, Moroccan, Egyptian)

  • Mediterranean & Greek

  • Thai

  • Chinese

  • Indonesian

  • Caribbean

  • Mexican

  • Peruvian

  • Argentinian

  • Brazilian

  • Spanish

  • Elevated American BBQ

Favorite Ingredients

Fresh local seafood (hogfish, mahi, grouper), lamb, chicken, game meats, sweet potatoes, seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs, za'atar, sumac, harissa, chimichurri, tabbouleh, papaya salads, homemade vinaigrettes, and bold spicy sauces.

Less Preferred

Italian and French cuisine as everyday meals, heavy cream sauces, overly rich dishes, sweet-and-savory combinations, excessive soy, and processed foods.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare daily lunch and dinner

  • Create rotating weekly menus

  • Shop for premium ingredients while utilizing existing inventory first

  • Maintain a clean, organized kitchen

  • Prepare meals for the family and household staff

  • Travel with the family as needed

  • Work closely with the Chief of Staff and household team

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years as a Private Chef or Executive Chef

  • Strong background in international cuisine

  • Experience in luxury private homes or five-star hospitality preferred

  • Professional, discreet, organized, and service-oriented

  • Comfortable working in a home with young children

  • Background check required

Job Type
Full-Time
Job Categories
Chef
Housing
Live-out
Compensation
125,000/ Yr + Benefits

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