Job Description
Private Chef Muffetta Household Staffing Agency Saint James, NY Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $140,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Menu design Household management English Driver's License Driving Meal preparation Grocery shopping assistance Errand assistance Private chef experience Chef Household inventory management Kitchen organization Full Job Description Private Chef (FT) Job #: J2154
Position Details:
Full-Time, Live-Out Location:
Saint James, NY Schedule:
Monday-Friday Hours:
7:00 AM-9:00 PM window; candidate will work 8 hours within this timeframe Compensation:
$120k-$140k per year, Paid via W2 (on the books) Benefits:
Health benefits Start Date:
Immediate A private household in Saint James, NY is seeking an experienced full-time Live-Out Private Chef to manage the household's daily meal preparation, kitchen operations, grocery shopping, menu planning, and overall culinary needs. This is a long-term opportunity for a polished, discreet, and highly professional chef with strong private household experience. Main Responsibilities Prepare daily meals for the household according to preferences, dietary needs, and schedule Plan weekly menus and offer thoughtful meal suggestions Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and meal prep as needed Shop for groceries and specialty ingredients Maintain household food inventory and ensure the kitchen is well-stocked Keep the kitchen, pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and food storage areas clean, organized, and properly maintained Handle proper food labeling, storage, rotation, and sanitation Prepare meals for casual family dining as well as occasional formal or informal entertaining Assist with plating, serving, and butler-style meal service when needed Coordinate with the principals regarding menus, preferences, events, and household needs Assist with wine organization and wine service as needed Run food-related errands, pickups, and specialty shopping as requested Maintain a high level of cleanliness, professionalism, discretion, and food safety at all times Provide light household support as needed, especially in connection with kitchen, dining, and entertaining needs Ideal Qualifications Strong knowledge of menu planning, grocery shopping, meal prep, and kitchen management Comfortable preparing healthy, high-quality meals based on family preferences Able to prepare both everyday family meals and meals for guests or small gatherings Experience with formal and informal meal service preferred Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, storage, and kitchen organization Comfortable managing pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and household food inventory Ability to work independently and anticipate needs without constant direction Comfortable assisting with wine service or wine organization Professional, discreet, trustworthy, and service-oriented Strong English communication skills Ideal Qualities Polished and professional presentation Strong service mentality and excellent attention to detail Highly organized, proactive, and self-directed Flexible, dependable, and calm under pressure Respectful of privacy and household boundaries Able to adjust to household preferences and changing needs Takes pride in maintaining a clean, efficient, and well-run kitchen Requirements:
Minimum 3+ years of private household chef experience Excellent references from current and previous employers Ability to work independently Must speak and communicate well in English Authorized to work in the United States for any employer Valid driver's license and clean driving record Comfortable working Monday-Saturday Must be able to reliably commute to Saint James, NY Pay:
$120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Benefits:
Health insurance Application Question(s): Please describe your experience working as a private chef in a private household, including the size of the household, types of meals prepared, and level of service expected. This role requires preparing daily meals, planning menus, grocery shopping, and managing the kitchen. How do you organize the full process from menu planning to shopping, cooking, storage, and cleanup? Please describe the types of cuisine and meals you are most comfortable preparing, including healthy everyday meals, special diets, family-style meals, and meals for guests or entertaining. This family is looking for someone highly independent who does not need constant direction. Please share an example of how you anticipated a household's culinary needs and managed them proactively. Experience:
Chef:
3 years (Required) Meal preparation: 3 years (Required) Kitchen maintenance : 3 years (Required) Light Household Assistance:
3 years (Required) Ingredients Shopping:
3 years (Required) Work Location:
In person
