Private Chef – UHNW Family

Tiger Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Recruitment is seeking an experienced Private Chef to prepare healthy, nutritionally balanced cuisine at the highest fine-dining standard for an UHNW Principals and their guests in New York. The ideal candidate will have Michelin-starred experience and a proven track record in fully staffed private households, with utmost discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities include designing customized menus for private dinners, VIP entertaining, and formal occasions, sourcing premium

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in Michelin-starred or Michelin-recognized culinary establishments.
• Extensive expertise across a diverse range of international cuisines and culinary traditions.
• 8–10+ years of experience in prestigious fine-dining environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver exceptional daily meals at the highest fine-dining standard.
• Develop nutritious, flavorful menus reflecting dietary needs and preferences.
• Uphold outstanding standards of food quality, presentation, and culinary execution.
• Create customized menus and multi-course dining experiences for private dinners and VIP events.
• Deliver exceptional culinary service for high-profile guests and diplomatic visitors.
• Adjust menus for evolving family preferences, schedules, and seasonal ingredients.
• Source and procure premium ingredients from established suppliers.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters relating to the family and household operations.

Skills

Michelin-starred experience

Private household dining

Menu development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the US.

Tiger Recruitment is partnering with a confidential UHNW family seeking an experienced Private Chef to prepare healthy, nutritionally balanced cuisine at the highest fine-dining standard for the Principals and their guests. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Michelin-starred restaurants, ideally complemented by experience working within fully staffed UHNW private households. They will demonstrate the utmost discretion and professionalism, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality in all matters relating to the family.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepare and deliver exceptional daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and other culinary offerings.
• Develop nutritious, flavorful menus that reflect the family’s individual dietary needs, preferences, and lifestyle.
• Uphold consistently outstanding standards of food quality, presentation, creativity, and culinary execution.
• Create customized menus and sophisticated multi-course dining experiences for private dinners, VIP entertaining, and formal occasions.
• Deliver exceptional culinary service for high-profile individuals, corporate guests, and diplomatic visitors.
• Adjust menus with ease to accommodate evolving family preferences, dietary needs, schedules, and seasonal ingredient availability.
• Identify, source, and procure premium-quality ingredients through established and reputable suppliers.
• Exercise the highest level of confidentiality and discretion in all matters relating to the family, guests, schedules, and household operations, while strictly following established privacy, security, and access procedures.

WHO YOU ARE

• Proven professional experience in Michelin-starred or Michelin-recognized culinary establishments is essential.
• Extensive expertise across a diverse range of international cuisines and culinary traditions.
• A minimum of 8–10+ years of experience in prestigious fine-dining establishments or comparable high-caliber culinary environments.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable food safety regulations, food handling practices, and hygiene standards, with a current and valid ServSafe certification.
• Formal culinary training, including a culinary degree or an equivalent recognized professional qualification in gastronomy.