AS692 - Full-Time Chef - Upper West Side

British American Household Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A private household in New York City is seeking a full-time chef responsible for preparing daily meals and managing kitchen operations. The chef will create diverse menus with a focus on vegetarian options and oversee grocery shopping and kitchen organization. Ideal candidates should have prior restaurant experience and demonstrate a professional demeanor. The role offers an annual salary of $125-200k, full benefits, and the familiarity of a stable, non-relocation environment.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience required.
• Discretion and ability to work quietly in a family home.
• Creative yet willing to follow client preferences.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of lunch and dinner daily with weekend meals prepared.
• Grocery shopping and maintaining kitchen supplies.
• Organization of kitchen and pantry.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Team player

Excellent at taking feedback

Job description

Overview

A busy family of five is seeking a full-time chef for their home on the Upper West Side. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, and the chef will be responsible for the preparation of lunch and dinner daily, as well as two-four dinner parties per month. The chef should be comfortable with vegetarian meal preparation, though the family does eat some meat, they also enjoy vegetarian meals. The family is specifically seeking a chef with previous restaurant experience who is able to create cohesive menus with various worldwide flavor profiles.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of lunch and dinner daily, with meals and snacks left in the fridge for the weekend
• Grocery shopping and keeping the home stocked with staples
• Kitchen and pantry organization
• Able to maintain kitchen cleanliness during meal preparation
• Management and training of the housekeepers with regards to kitchen upkeep

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor, and ability to work quietly in a kitchen within the main family home
• Sunny disposition and positive attitude
• Discreet and quiet
• Team player
• Great balance of creativity, and willingness to stick with client preferences
• Excellent at taking feedback

Requirements

• Covid vaccinated
• US work authorization
• NYC based; the family is not considering relocations at this time

Salary and Benefits

• $125-200k annually, DOE
• Full benefits including health insurance
• NYC based with no summer relocation