Private Chef
Division: Private Service / Culinary
Ref ID: R4460484731
Location: West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Salary: $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Schedule: Full-time, year-round salaried position with flexibility based on the principal’s schedule
Principal in Residence: Approximately 150 days per year, primarily outside of the summer season
Benefits: Full benefits package including health insurance, PTO, sick days, and additional benefits based on experience.
Position Overview
A UHNW family in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Private Chef for a year-round position. The principal is in residence approximately 150 days per year, primarily during the fall, winter, and spring months, but is offering a full-time annual salary for the right long-term candidate.
The ideal chef will have previous experience working for UHNW families and understand the high level of service, discretion, flexibility, and attention to detail required in a private household. During periods when the principal is not in residence, the Chef will maintain the kitchen, plan ahead for upcoming stays, and ensure the household is fully prepared for the principal’s return.
Responsibilities
- Prepare fresh, healthy, and beautifully presented daily meals while the principal is in residence
- Develop menus based on the principal’s preferences, dietary needs, and schedule
- Prepare both casual daily meals and elevated dining for guests and entertaining
- Source the highest-quality seasonal ingredients and specialty products
- Manage all grocery shopping, kitchen inventory, and provisioning
- Maintain an impeccably clean, organized, and fully stocked kitchen
- Prepare the kitchen and pantry in advance of the principal’s arrival
- Accommodate last-minute requests and changes with flexibility
- Coordinate with household staff to ensure seamless meal service and entertaining
- Maintain discretion and professionalism at all times
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Private Chef, preferably supporting a UHNW family
- Formal culinary training strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of healthy, seasonal, and high-quality cuisine
- Comfortable preparing both everyday meals and elevated guest dining
- Excellent menu planning, sourcing, plating, and presentation skills
- Strong longevity and excellent references from previous employers
- Flexible schedule with required weekend availability when the principal is in residence
- Professional, punctual, discreet, and highly reliable
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid U.S. work authorization