Private Chef

Hamptons Aristocrat {Hamptons + Palm Beach}; Village of Westhampton Beach (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Travel Expenses

Potential Bonuses

Job summary

Chef Society is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and uphold Michelin-level culinary excellence across member experiences, private events, and offsite executions. You will collaborate directly with the Culinary Creative Director and work with the Palm Beach Kitchen Manager during travel, ensuring consistency and high standards.

The role requires leadership in a rapidly expanding organization, willingness to travel, and a commitment to training and mentoring kitchen

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead a kitchen at a Michelin-level organization.
• Proven track record of maintaining high culinary standards in fast-paced environments.
• Experience training and mentoring kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production and ensure Michelin-level standards across member experiences and events.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and Palm Beach Kitchen Manager when traveling.
• Oversee recipe standardization, plating, and dietary preferences tracking.
• Manage inventory, forecasting, and cost awareness to minimize waste.
• Represent Chef Society in offsite private chef executions and events.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Food safety

Mentoring

Menu development

Job description

Reporting Structure: Reports directly to Sam Talbot, Culinary Creative Director, Chef Society

Will work collaboratively with Full Time Executive Private Chefs

Primary Location: Westhampton Beach NY (living in NYC and commuting is expected)

Compensation & Bonus Structure

• Offsite Event Execution Bonus: to be discussed after interview and BOE
• Performance Bonus: Quarterly performance-based bonus eligibility
• Annual Performance Raises: Opportunity for 10–12% performance-based increases
• Retention Bonus: Awarded after 6 months of consistent performance
• Health insurance eligibility after 90 days of employment (if salaried)
• 401(k) with 3% company match after eligibility period
• 10 days paid vacation after one year of employment (if salaried)
• All required travel expenses (flights, hotel, car service) covered when working outside of home base
• Ongoing growth within a rapidly expanding Michelin-level culinary organization

Role Overview

The Executive Sous Chef will serve as a key culinary leader within Chef Society, responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations, maintaining culinary excellence, and ensuring the highest standards across all member and event experiences.

This role works in close partnership with Sam Talbot to execute the Chef Society vision: clean, precise, seasonal, and consistently exceptional food delivered across private chef services, membership programming, and events. When traveling to the Florida location, you will work with the Palm Beach Kitchen Manager, to support growth and consistent culinary excellence with produced products.

Core Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership & Production

• Support daily culinary production and execution across meal prep, member services, and events
• Lead kitchen operations in Palm Beach alongside senior culinary leadership
• Ensure all food leaving the kitchen meets Chef Society Michelin-level standards
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and professional kitchen culture at all times

Standardization & Recipe Integrity (Primary Focus)

• Maintain strict adherence to Chef Society standardized recipes and plating protocols
• Ensure consistency across all member meals, events, and deliveries
• Track and execute detailed member preferences and dietary notes
• Work with Culinary Creative Director and VP of Culinary to refine and implement recipes
• Train team members on proper execution and presentation standards

Inventory & Operational Oversight

• Assist with ordering, inventory tracking, and product management
• Maintain accurate prep forecasting for production and events
• Monitor food cost awareness and proper product utilization
• Support systems that ensure efficiency and minimal waste

Offsite & Member Execution (Growth Track)

• Participate in and eventually lead offsite private chef executions
• Represent Chef Society in member homes and event environments
• Ensure consistent brand presentation and service standards offsite
• Expected to grow into regular offsite leadership as part of role development
• Must be willing to travel
• Lead by example in professionalism, organization, and execution
• Support collaborative training and mentorship of kitchen staff
• Uphold a positive, solutions-oriented kitchen environment
• Maintain clear communication with culinary leadership and operations team

Growth Path

This role is designed as a leadership-track position within Chef Society. As the company continues to expand, the Executive Sous Chef will have significant opportunity for advancement into senior culinary leadership roles.

Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Travel Expenses

Required Skills

Ability to Work Collaboratively With Senior Leadership

Strong Attention to Detail in Food Preparation

Capacity to Maintain High Standards in a Fast Paced Environment

Skill in Training and Developing Kitchen Staff

Ability to Adapt to Member Preferences and Dietary Needs

Proficiency in Inventory Management and Product Utilization

Capability to Uphold Brand Standards in Various Settings

Leadership Skills to Guide a Team Effectively