Part-Time Chef

DM Estate Staffing; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

DM Estate Staffing is seeking a part-time Personal Chef in Miami, FL to prepare fresh, healthy meals for a young family in residence. The role involves cooking in a busy home, coordinating with a small household team, and maintaining a well-organized kitchen.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of private/personal chef experience, formal culinary training, and the ability to create menus that accommodate dietary needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a private or personal chef in a family home.
• Knowledge of food allergies, dietary restrictions, and safe food handling.
• Ability to plan menus, shop for ingredients, and prepare meals to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus based on the family’s preferences, schedule, and any dietary needs.
• Shop for groceries and specialty ingredients, with an eye for quality and seasonality.
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks as needed.
• Prepare meals in advance for days you’re not in the home, with clear labels and reheating notes.
• Keep the kitchen, pantry, and refrigerators clean, organized, and well stocked.
• Track kitchen inventory and expenses.
• Collaborate with the household team and House Manager to keep everything running smoothly.
• Support future hosting and entertaining as the family’s needs evolve.

Skills

Private/Personal chef experience

Culinary skills

Dietary knowledge

Organized

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

Overview

Part-Time Personal Chef | Miami, Florida

Our client, a young family with an infant, is seeking an experienced part-time Personal Chef for their Miami residence. The family is still settling into their new home, and this is a wonderful opportunity for a thoughtful Chef to help shape the rhythm of mealtimes as the household takes shape.

The right Chef brings strong culinary skill along with a calm, low-key presence. You’ll be comfortable cooking in a busy family home, know when to engage and when to give the family space, and take pride in learning exactly what they love to eat.

The Role The Personal Chef will prepare fresh, healthy meals for the family and work alongside a collaborative household team, keeping the kitchen organized and running smoothly on the days they’re in the home.

Schedule Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays – cook fresh lunch and dinner on the cook day and leave prepared lunch and dinner for the following day

Responsibilities

• Plan menus based on the family’s preferences, schedule, and any dietary needs
• Shop for groceries and specialty ingredients, with an eye for quality and seasonality
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks as needed
• Prepare meals in advance for days you’re not in the home, with clear labels and reheating notes
• Keep the kitchen, pantry, and refrigerators clean, organized, and well stocked
• Track kitchen inventory and expenses
• Collaborate with the household team and House Manager to keep everything running smoothly
• Support future hosting and entertaining as the family’s needs evolve

The Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of experience as a private or personal chef in a family home
• Formal culinary training preferred
• Skilled across a range of cuisines, with a focus on fresh, healthy cooking
• Knowledge of food allergies, dietary restrictions, and safe food handling
• Organized, proactive, flexible, and open to feedback
• Understated and low-key in personality, discreet, and respectful of the family’s privacy
• Comfortable working in a home with cats (no cat allergies)
• Lives within commuting distance of Miami
• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Willing to complete a background check and provide excellent references

Compensation

• $80+ per hour | DOE