We are hiring a dedicated and experienced Personal Chef to work full-time for a private family in Naples, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef with a passion for clean, health-conscious cuisine and exceptional service. Experience working in a private household is highly preferred.
The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and capable of meeting individual dietary preferences. A successful chef in this role will be comfortable accepting feedback and demonstrate outstanding communication, time management, and customer service skills.
Please read the following job duties carefully and kindly apply with your cover letter, resume, references (email address and phone number) and letter(s) of recommendation:
Private Chef duties include but aren't limited to:
1. Inventory & Organization
- Familiarize with all household food, beverage, and cleaning products
- Organize pantry, refrigerator, freezer, coffee/tea station, and alcohol storage areas
- Monitor and manage expiration dates
- Specific designated area for all products. Example: Prepared foods for children, cleaned lettuces, raw foods, foods for next day, etc.
- Establish par stock for perishables (based on time at locations). Example: transfer products if applicable on short stays or purchase smaller quantities.
- Maintain par stock for non-perishables (cleaning, trash bags, foils and paper products)
- Maintain kitchen fruit bowl (washed and free of stickers)
2. Purchasing
- Purchase all food items and kitchen tools.
- Purchase only organic and gluten-free items
- Buy wine, beer, and spirits as needed
- Track receipts and manage reimbursement system
- Return reusable bags as necessary
3. Menus
- Plan menus several days in advance based on family preferences
- Prepare different meals for principals/guests as needed (e.g., Mr. steak, Mrs. seafood)
- Prepare breakfast & lunch foods daily for Mr. (using special containers for transport) to be left night before, when he is working
- Prepare, store and leave directions for meals when off duty
- Maintain a household recipe book and menu history
4. Cleanliness - Keep kitchen presentable at all times
- End of shift cleanup: All surfaces, including drawers and countertop, stove and grates, microwave, scrub sink and dry, floor swept in kitchen and under table.
- Dishwasher turned on
- Everything returned in proper location
- Empty garbage and recycling (clean receptacles as needed)
- Hang towels in laundry
- Replace water jug in kitchen dispenser as needed
- Full stock of water
- Monthly deep clean of ovens
5. Miscellaneous
- Travel with family to other properties as required
- Assist with transitions between homes and suggest improvements to systems
Qualifications:
- Culinary experience in private homes preferred
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to travel
- Strong references requested
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Private Chef: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
