KH227 - Full-Time Chef - Westchester County, NY

British American Household Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Fully paid health insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

British American Household Staffing in Westchester County, NY, seeks a talented private chef to lead the family’s culinary program for two principals and their live-in young adult children.

This full-time on-site role spans multiple residences and a private aircraft, demanding expert menu planning, budget management, and superb hospitality. You will work closely with household staff to execute elegant events and daily healthy, family-friendly meals.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training from a reputable program.
• 5+ years as Head Chef in a private residence.
• 5+ years leadership in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Experience with Kosher or pescatarian diets.
• Current food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe).
• Ability to scale from intimate dinner to large receptions.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed.
• Strong organizational and budgeting skills.
• Long-term commitment to private-chef work with references.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare daily meals across Italian, Mediterranean, French, Indian and Asian cuisines.
• Plan menus seasonally and procure ingredients from markets and specialty shops.
• Execute multi-course dinners and prepare healthy snacks for family refrigerators.
• Scale menus and services from intimate dinners to receptions for up to eighty guests.
• Oversee all food & beverage for NY residence, aircraft, and secondary residences.
• Collaborate with household staff to plan events, staffing, timing and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Budgeting

Culinary versatility

Travel readiness

Food safety

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

Overview

A private family based in Westchester County, NY, is seeking a talented and adaptable private chef to provide full-time culinary leadership for two principals and their two young adult children who reside with them part-time. This position oversees the complete culinary program for the family across multiple residences and a private aircraft. The chef will prepare healthy, family-friendly meals and operate comfortably within several kitchens as needed. The ideal candidate is passionate about nutritious, well-balanced cooking, highly organized, service-oriented, and adept at adjusting to varied environments. This hands-on role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, hospitality and event planning skills, and a polished, professional presence.

Schedule

Full-time, generally Monday-Friday, with regular flexibility to work weekends, particularly when the family entertains and during warm-weather seasons. Reliable weekend availability and a positive, can-do approach to schedule changes are essential to this role, not occasional accommodations.

Responsibilities

Program

• Design and prepare daily meals tailored to the principals' preferences, dietary needs, and restrictions, drawing on a broad range of culinary styles (e.g., Italian, Mediterranean, French, Indian, Asian).
• Maintain menu variety and seasonality through structured, forward-looking menu planning and ingredients procurement that takes advantage of area farmers' markets and specialty food shops
• Execute daily multi-course dinners for the family and prepare healthy snacks and meals for the family refrigerators
• Scale confidently and consistently across occasions from an intimate family dinner for two to a full reception for up to eighty guests

Hospitality & Events

• Oversee all elements of food and beverage hospitality for the NY residence daily, plus the private aircraft and secondary residences as needed.
• Collaborate with household and support staff to plan and execute family gatherings, business dinners, and special events, including service staffing, timing, and presentation.

Procurement, Inventory & Budget Management

• Own all food sourcing, purchasing, and related inventory management with emphasis on quality, seasonality, and sustainability.
• Maintain organized inventory inspections and procurement schedules that prevent both shortages and waste.
• Track food costs and kitchen budgets; provide regular, accurate reporting to the family office.
• Ensure the high-quality kitchen equipment and household interiors are maintained in pristine condition.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a culinary team member who provides kitchen and procurement support, family meals service, and serves as the on-board hospitality person for the private aircraft
• Set the tone for professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude toward the demands of household service, including weekend and holiday work.
• Communicate proactively with principals and colleagues
• Respond constructively to feedback and adjust performance, menus, or approach accordingly.

Requirements

• Formal training including completion of a reputable culinary school program
• 5+ years of recent, full-time experience as Head Chef in a single private residence
• 5+ years of leadership experience as an Executive Chef in fine dining, private clubs, luxury hospitality, or Michelin-caliber restaurants.
• Demonstrated range across cuisines and dietary protocols (e.g., Kosher, pescatarian). Current food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe or equivalent).
• Proven ability to scale seamlessly from an intimate dinner to a reception for eighty
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically as needed to secondary homes
• Strong, structured organizational skills across menu planning, time management, inventory management, procurement, and budgeting, with the ability to run these systems independently.
• A demonstrated long-term commitment to private chef work as a career, with references that can speak to tenure, reliability, and intent to stay.
• A track record of receiving feedback and adjusting performance in response.
• Flexibility and genuine willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed, with a consistently positive attitude that sets an example for any supporting staff.
• Able to work legally in the US

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• annual discretionary bonus
• fully paid health insurance
• generous PTO
• and more