Live-in Private Chef (Palm Beach, Switzerland & NYC)

Lily Pond Services; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private accommodations in all sites

Benefits package

Job summary

Lily Pond Services LLC seeks an experienced full-time live-in Private Chef to provide daily lunch and dinner for a private household. The position is based in Palm Beach, FL but requires travel to New York and Switzerland (approx. 6 months Palm Beach, 3 months Switzerland, 3 months NYC).

Private apartment accommodations are provided in all locations. Responsibilities include planning and presenting meals, shopping at local markets, stocking and ordering pantry items, and maintaining kitchen

Qualifications

• Proven longevity in comparable live-in residential role.
• Clean driving record.
• Must be legal U.S. citizen.
• Non-smoker (due to allergy considerations).
• Highly flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present lunch and dinner daily for private household.
• Shop at local stores, farm stands, and organic markets.
• Stock and order pantry items; plan purchases to minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, pantry, refrigerators, etc., with proper sanitation.
• Plate food, set the table, and serve meals to guests.
• Adapt to travel schedule and provide support in multiple locations.

Skills

Live-in experience

Discretion

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Job description

A private individual seeks to hire an experienced full-time live-in Private Chef to prepare daily lunch and dinner service. The position is primarily based in Palm Beach, FL, but requires travel and support in New York and Switzerland (approximately 6 months in Palm Beach, 3 months in Switzerland, and 3 months in NYC). Private apartment or studio accommodations will be provided in all locations.

The ideal candidate will have excellent longevity in previous comparable positions.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Preparing and presenting lunch and dinner (sometimes different meals at different times); presentation is important.
• Shopping, including local stores, farm stands, and organic markets.
• Stocking and ordering all pantry items.
• Proper planning and purchasing to prepare meals efficiently and minimize waste.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the entire kitchen, pantry, refrigerators, etc. (daily, weekly, and deep cleaning).
• Knowledge of proper cleaning/sanitation methods and food storage practices.
• Plating food.
• Setting the table and serving.

Schedule: Monday–Friday. Must be flexible with schedule. Live-in position with private accommodations in all locations.Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits: Benefits package available.Qualifications:

• Proven longevity and experience in a comparable live-in residential role.
• Clean driving record.
• Low ego; open to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Upbeat, transparent, and professional personality—will interface directly with high-profile guests.
• Must love dogs (2 dogs in the home).
• Utmost discretion and confidentiality standards.
• Highly flexible schedule (hours vary greatly).
• Must be a legal U.S. citizen with proof of citizenship.
• Non-smoker (due to owners’ allergies).

About Lily Pond Services Lily Pond Services is a boutique domestic staffing firm that partners with families to find experienced domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. At Lily Pond, you can connect with confidence through our trusted, customized placement process. We use a thorough and efficient process to help find the right staff to suit your specific needs.