Private Chef

Magnifica; Windermere (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnifica Hospitality is seeking an Executive Private Chef in Windermere, FL to oversee all in-home culinary services for a family of two adults, three children, and staff. The role emphasizes elevated, wellness-forward meals, menu planning, and maintaining kitchen standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in private households or luxury dining at a leadership level and must be fluent in English, with willingness to travel and maintain strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and organic ingredient sourcing for family meals.
• Deliver daily fresh breakfast and dinners; plan advanced lunches and baby meals.
• Provide family snacks and maintain a pristine kitchen environment.
• Occasional guest cooking and event support for Magnifica.
• Develop weekly menus for Magnifica's recipe book and set standards of organization and cleanliness.
• Lead a team of chefs as Magnifica Private Residences grows (long-term).

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.