Private Chef | West Village

Gradito LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,700,000 - 184,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradito is seeking an experienced private/family chef in New York City to prepare daily breakfast and lunch, with occasional dinners for guests. You’ll develop menus, source seasonal ingredients, and cook in a relaxed household setting for a Hindu vegetarian diet.

Ideal candidates have Michelin-level kitchen experience, strong independence, and proven ability to work with private clients and event teams. Availability includes weekends and holidays; day-rate compensation is discussed directly

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills in fine dining or Michelin-level environments.
• Experience with private events, catering, or chef’s table formats.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily breakfast and lunch for the family, plus soups and salads.
• Develop menus and adapt for dietary needs and preferences.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Menu development

Private events

Kitchen operations

Client service

Independent worker

Culinary training

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

Schedule: Tentatively 6:30 am–3:30 pm, ideally 6 days per week. 7 days per week if chef is open to it.

Location: New York City

Family: 2 adults + 4-year-old twins

Compensation: Open to chef's day rate

A private family is seeking an experienced chef to prepare daily breakfast and lunch, along with soups, salads, and other meal-prep items for the family to enjoy throughout the day.

The family follows a Hindu vegetarian diet. Dairy and eggs are welcome, but no meat, fish, or meat-derived products. The family enjoys a wide range of cuisines, including Italian, French, Mexican, Lebanese, Chinese, Thai, and Japanese. An Indian chef will also be working in the home later in the day, so Indian cuisine is not required.

The chef will prepare breakfast for the children before school and later breakfast/lunch for the principal and family. The preference is for healthy, flavorful, family-style meals rather than plated service. The children's nursery team will guide meal planning and dietary needs.

The household has a house manager and F&B assistant who handles service. The cooking environment is informal, with the family generally eating in the same room where the chef works or outside in the adjacent garden. This is a relaxed private-home setting rather than a formal chef's kitchen.

There may be occasional opportunities to prepare dinner for friends or guests instead of the regular daytime schedule. We would discuss and agree on these in advance, based on the chef's availability.

If the family leaves town for a day or two during the engagement, the chef would not be needed on those days.

Ideal candidate: An experienced private/family chef comfortable working independently, cooking a variety of international cuisines, preparing healthy family meals, and working in a relaxed household environment.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills in fine dining or Michelin-level environments, including menu development, advanced cooking techniques, and plating/presentation.
• Experience with private events, catering, or chef’s table formats, with the ability to adapt menus and service to diverse client preferences and dietary requirements.
• Excellent kitchen organization and operations skills, including inventory management, vendor coordination, and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Professional communication and client service skills, with the ability to collaborate with event specialists, venue teams, and guests in high-touch, luxury settings.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a small, agile team, with flexibility to adjust to changing event schedules and environments.
• Relevant culinary training or certification (e.g., culinary school diploma or equivalent professional experience) is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in New York City or similar metropolitan markets, and familiarity with sourcing local, seasonal ingredients, is beneficial.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.

Company Description:

Gradito specializes in chef placements and private events with Michelin talent. The company delivers bespoke dining experiences ranging from intimate dinner parties for high-profile guests to full-time and holiday chef placements. Gradito works in client spaces and premier venues worldwide. A dedicated team of placement and event specialists collaborates with a close-knit network of chefs and hospitality pros trained and experienced in top restaurants, worldwide.