Private Chef

Magnifica Hospitality; Windermere (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnifica Hospitality in Windermere, FL, USA, seeks a Full-Time Executive Private Chef to lead in-home culinary services for a family of five (two adults and three children) plus staff. The role requires creating elevated, wellness-forward menus across breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal ingredients.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in private households, luxury hotels, fine dining, or Michelin-star kitchens in leadership roles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of background in private households, luxury hotels, fine dining, or Michelin-star environments at a leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all in-home culinary services for a family of five (two adults + three children) plus staff.
• Develop weekly menus and implement Magnifica’s recipe book standards; maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Plan menus using organic ingredients and premium proteins, with seasonal and wellness-forward dishes.
• Provide both family-style and plated service; occasional guest cooking and event support under executive leadership.
• Potential to lead a team of chefs as Magnifica Private Residences expands; travel internationally may be required.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Organic sourcing

Private household experience

Fine dining

Job description

Magnifica is seeking a Full-Time Executive Private Chef in Windermere, FL, USA.

This role is ideal for an experienced culinary professional with 5+ years of background in private households, luxury hotels, fine dining, or Michelin-star environments at a leadership level.

Role Overview

The Executive Private Chef will oversee all in-home culinary services for a family of two adults and three children + staff, delivering fresh, elevated, and wellness-forward meals. Responsibilities include menu planning, organic ingredient sourcing, daily fresh breakfast and dinners, advanced lunches, baby meals, family snacks, and maintaining a pristine kitchen environment.

Cuisine must be homemade, using organic produce and premium-quality meats and seafood, while accommodating preferences and routines. Occasional guest cooking is required.

The chef will assist with Magnifica in special events under executive leadership. This position will require developing weekly menus that would be implemented in Magnifica’s recipe book as well as setting the standards of organization and cleanliness.

This position will eventually lead to an overview of a team of chefs based on the growth of the Magnifica Private Residences portfolio.

Service Style & Philosophy

The chef will provide both family-style and plated service, balancing refined technique with the warmth of home cooking. Menus should be seasonal, nourishing, and thoughtfully presented. Attention to detail, intuition, and consistency define success in this role.

Structure & Standards

The position is offered through Magnifica Hospitality, with the chef reporting to the Chief Culinary Officer and working alongside the Magnifica Executive Sous Chef, ensuring alignment with Magnifica’s culinary standards while preserving household discretion.

A trial period of 30 days will be conducted.

Confidentiality

Absolute discretion is required. All aspects of the family’s life and household operations are strictly confidential. No information may be shared publicly or privately without written authorization. Discretion and professionalism are essential to upholding Magnifica’s reputation.

Additional Expectations

Willingness to travel internationally is required; a valid passport is mandatory. The ideal candidate is warm, child-friendly, pet-friendly, and adaptable. Must Speak English.