Full-time Asian Specialised, Michelin-Trained Private Chef

Montclair Chef; Dorado (PR); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Relocation package

Flights for trials

Job summary

Montclair Chef in Dorado, Puerto Rico, seeks an experienced, Michelin-trained private chef with exceptional Asian cuisine skills to cook for a private family of four (up to six with staff). The role covers dinner Monday through Friday, with travel for family trips and potential occasional international travel.

The ideal candidate will bring authentic Asian cooking expertise, handling allergens, sourcing ingredients locally, and delivering restaurant-quality meals while maintaining work-life

Qualifications

• Michelin-trained private chef background
• Exceptional Asian cuisine expertise
• Strong knowledge of authentic Asian cooking and ingredients

Responsibilities

• Prepare dinners Monday to Friday for a private family of four (occasionally up to six).
• Plan and execute refined restaurant-quality meals with an emphasis on Asian cuisine.
• Source ingredients, manage kitchen operations, and handle allergen considerations (peanut allergy).

Job description

Position: Full-time Asian Specialised, Michelin-Trained Private Chef

Location: Dorado, Puerto Rico, with occasional international travel

Guests: Family of 4, occasionally up to 6 including 2 household staff

Salary: $250,000 to $300,000 per year, including housing and relocation package

Start Date: As soon as the right candidate is found

Contract: Full-time, long-term, employed, approximately 30 to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Vacations: 6/8 weeks of Annual paid leave, weekends off, flexibility during family travel

Diet and restriction: Protein-rich, low sugar, Asian cuisine, strict peanut allergy management

Accommodation: Family Housing provided / arranged in a private apartment near Dorado, Puerto Rico.

Driving licence: Required for this role

Job description:

The role: A private family of four based in Dorado, Puerto Rico, is looking for an experienced Private Chef with an exceptional fine-dining / Michelin Star background and strong knowledge of authentic Asian cuisine. The family consists of two adults and two children and is passionate about high-quality food, fresh ingredients, and restaurant-level cooking.

The position is based in Puerto Rico, with the possibility of occasional international travel. The family regularly visits destinations including Japan, Europe, and the United States. The chef may accompany them on certain trips, although travel is not expected on every occasion.The family is looking for a long-term arrangement with the right chef.

Food and cuisine preferences: The family has a strong preference for authentic Asian cuisine, particularly Vietnamese, Japanese, and Southeast Asian cooking. Experience working in respected Asian restaurants or Michelin-starred kitchens would be highly valued.

They particularly enjoy traditional Vietnamese dishes, fresh herbs and vegetables, beef and papaya salads, Japanese ramen, sushi, wagyu beef, shabu-shabu, and Singaporean specialities. They appreciate authentic flavours, excellent ingredients, and refined cooking techniques rather than overly complicated presentation.

Their everyday diet is healthy, protein-rich, and relatively low in sugar. They enjoy fresh vegetables, high-quality meats, seafood, and balanced meals. The family is passionate about gastronomy and regularly visits Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, but they do not expect formal fine dining every day.

Dinner will be the main meal to prepare, generally Monday to Friday. Some evenings will involve cooking for four family members, while on other occasions there may be up to six people, including household staff. The family would also appreciate occasional breakfast ideas and simple cooking techniques they can use themselves.

The chef should be comfortable preparing meals in advance for the family to reheat when required. Flexibility between relaxed family-style dining and more refined restaurant-quality meals is important.

One child has a peanut allergy, so strict allergen management, safe food handling, and attention to cross-contamination are essential. The family may undertake a medically supervised allergy treatment, and the chef must follow all instructions provided by the family's medical professionals.

Contract and package: This is a full-time, long-term position, with an anticipated working schedule of approximately 40 hours per week.

The preferred schedule is Monday to Friday, with weekends off. However, the family is flexible and does not expect the chef to remain on duty unnecessarily. Some days may involve preparing and serving dinner, while others may focus on preparing meals for later consumption.

The proposed annual compensation is between $250,000 and $300,000, including benefits, housing and relocation arrangements. The final salary structure, payment frequency, and accommodation details will be agreed with the selected candidate.

The family is happy to consider formal employment through a US payroll arrangement, subject to the appropriate employment and work authorisation requirements.

Accommodation will be provided or arranged in Dorado, with the possibility of a separate residence or dedicated living space. The family is also open to discussing suitable arrangements for a chef relocating with a partner.

Flights and accommodation for cooking trials can be covered, and relocation assistance is available. Any necessary visa or work authorisation arrangements will need to be confirmed.

Annual paid leave is 6/8 weeks. The chef will normally have weekends off, with additional flexibility when the family is travelling without them.

Additional information: The family values privacy, independence, and a relaxed working relationship. They are not looking for someone who needs to remain in the household all day or follow a rigid service schedule.The ideal chef will be confident, discreet, organised, and passionate about cooking. They should enjoy developing menus independently and presenting dishes that reflect their own culinary strengths.

A strong background in Michelin-starred restaurants, high-end Japanese or Vietnamese kitchens, or exceptional Asian fine dining would be particularly attractive. Genuine expertise in authentic Asian cooking is more important than titles or formal recognition.

Ingredient sourcing will be an important part of the position. The chef must be resourceful in finding excellent seafood, meats, fresh vegetables, herbs, and speciality Asian ingredients in Puerto Rico, potentially working with local suppliers and established hospitality kitchens.

The family is considering creating a dedicated kitchen and dining space within an additional property in Dorado, which could give the chef greater independence and a comfortable working environment.

The household travels frequently and appreciates flexibility. The family wants the chef to enjoy living in Puerto Rico and maintain a good work-life balance.

The most important qualities are exceptional cooking ability, consistency, creativity, professionalism, and a genuine understanding of authentic Asian cuisine.