Private Chef

Confidential

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Private Chef to support a Primary Chef in a Washington, DC fall assignment. The role is temporary, full-time, five days a week with a flexible schedule, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a private household.

You will collaborate closely with the Primary Chef, manage kitchen operations, uphold rigorous food safety standards, and handle meals for the family and occasional guests, including up to 16 dinner guests when required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of professional chef experience; private chef experience preferred.
  • Experience with health-focused and specialty diets, including gluten-free, vegan, keto, and low-glycemic
  • Professional, organized, and adaptable in a private household setting
  • Must have front of house experience
  • Must have experience cooking dinners for up to 16 guests
  • Comfortable preparing meals for the family and occasional guests

Responsibilities

  • Assist with preparation and service of breakfast, lunch, and dinner; to be divided and coordinated with Private Chef team
  • Work closely with the Primary Chef to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Help maintain a clean, organized kitchen and uphold high food safety standards
  • Occasional travel with the family may be required

Skills

Private chef experience
Front of house
Meal planning & timing
Dietary knowledge (gluten-free, vegan,
Food safety & sanitation
Team coordination
Flexibility/adaptability

Job description

Temporary Private Chef (Secondary Chef) - Washington, DC (Fall Assignment)

We are seeking an experienced Private Chef to support our Primary Chef while a family resides in Washington, DC for several months this fall.

  • Temporary full-time position
  • Five days per week with a flexible schedule
  • Assist with preparation and service of breakfast, lunch, and dinner; to be divided and coordinated with Private Chef team
  • Work closely with the Primary Chef to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Help maintain a clean, organized kitchen and uphold high food safety standards
  • Occasional travel with the family may be required

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of professional chef experience; private chef experience preferred
  • Experience with health-focused and specialty diets, including gluten-free, vegan, keto, and low-glycemic
  • Professional, organized, and adaptable in a private household setting
  • Must have front of house experience
  • Must have experience cooking dinners for up to 16 guests
  • Comfortable preparing meals for the family and occasional guests

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates.

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