UES Private Chef

Hire Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A private family in Manhattan, NY, seeks a talented and adaptable full-time Private Chef to oversee their health-conscious culinary needs. The ideal candidate must have experience in authentic Asian cuisines, particularly Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, and Chinese cooking. The role requires preparing high-quality meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, grocery shopping, and managing inventory. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 per annum plus benefits, with a flexible schedule and opportunity for occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of related experience working in a similar role for a private home or family preferred.
• Strong command of English language; superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid Driver’s License and US Passport required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package meals for weekends as needed.
• Plan menus and meals tailored to dietary preferences and health goals.
• Oversee hospitality and food service within the residence.

Skills

English language proficiency

Japanese cuisine expertise

East Asian cuisine knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Health-conscious cooking

Discretion

Job description

This range is provided by Hire Society. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Private family seeks a talented and highly adaptable full-time Private Chef to oversee their daily, health-conscious culinary needs at their Upper East Side residence in Manhattan. Expertise in authentic Asian cuisines is required, with particular strength in Japanese (including sushi), Korean, Taiwanese, and Chinese cooking. A commitment to authenticity, refined flavor, and dishes that are balanced, nourishing, and never overly heavy is essential.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, respectful, discreet, and collaborative. Core responsibilities include preparing two to three high-quality, nutrition-forward meals each day for a family of three, along with additional food prepared in advance for weekends. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with building access limited to the hours of 9am to 5pm. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent time management skills, ensuring all planning, preparation, and storage are completed within these hours in seamless coordination with the building’s access policies. While there are no standing travel requirements, occasional short-term trips to Boston or California may arise, with advance notice provided. This position offers the opportunity to cultivate a calm, harmonious working relationship within a warm and respectful household.

Responsibilities

• Creating fresh seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine on a five-day basis
• Prepare and package meals for weekends as needed
• Oversee all elements of hospitality, food and beverage service within the residence on a daily basis
• Plan menus and meals tailored to dietary preferences and health goals
• Handle all aspects of grocery shopping and supply procurement, managing inventory
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen, upholding the highest sanitary and cleanliness standard
• Additional duties and responsibilities as needed and upon request

Requirements

• Strong command of English language; superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent references required from both current and previous employers
• Minimum 3+ years related experience working in a similar role for a private home or family preferred
• Deep knowledge of and experience with Japanese and East Asian cuisine, Keto diet and low-carb nutrition REQUIRED
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Dedication to responsibilities; above and beyond attitude
• Strong understanding of seasonal ingredients and health-conscious cooking
• Passionate about creating elevated but not overly rich meals
• Polished, poised and professional in both mindset and manner, use of utmost discretion at all times
• Ability to seamlessly adapt to changing environments and household dynamics
• Flexibility in scheduling; willingness to work long hours and overtime as needed
• Valid Driver’s License; confident driver with zero points on license
• Valid US Passport willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Legally able to work within the United States

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 per annum + Benefits

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