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Private Chef Opening– Rotating Team Position (Soho, NY)
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Private Chef Opening– Rotating Team Position (Soho, NY)

Lily Pond Services
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$175,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Kitchen health and safety standards
Food preparation for special diets
Maintaining an organized workspace
Food service workstation cleanliness
Driver's License
Experience working with individuals with specific dietary needs
Experience working with children
Plating
Kitchen organization

Full Job Description

Overview

A private family is seeking an experienced, polished, and creative Full-Time Private Chef to join their established culinary team of two. The role supports a family of 5 who place a high value on beautiful, healthy, farm-to-table cuisine, elegant presentation, and refined plating.The two chefs will rotate responsibilities on a weekly basis: one week focusing on lunch (with the other off), the following week focusing on dinner (with the other off). This ensures variety, exceptional quality, consistency, and adherence to formal dining standards while providing a balanced schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and execute daily lunch or dinner service (never both in the same week) for the principals, their children, and any guests
Collaborate closely with the second chef on menu planning, coordination, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining consistent high standards of quality, nutrition, and presentation
Create diverse, fresh, seasonal, healthy, and elegantly plated dishes across various cuisine styles, with strong emphasis on farm-to-table ingredients
Accommodate specific dietary restrictions and health-focused preferences for family members
Source premium, high-quality, fresh ingredients; manage grocery shopping, kitchen inventory, and supplier relationships
Maintain an immaculate, highly organized kitchen at all times
Adapt seamlessly to casual family dining, formal entertaining/events, and meals suitable for children
Work comfortably around a small dog, children, and family members in the home
Uphold the highest levels of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
Demonstrate highly efficient time management and organizational skills to deliver exceptional results independently and collaboratively

Additional Duties

Occasional short stays and live-in periods in upstate New York as needed
International travel (approximately one month per year in Europe during summer), rotating with the other chef; full accommodations provided
Work primarily out of a local kitchen for meal prep, then move to the residence for final preparation and service

Schedule: Monday–Friday (5 full days per week), live-out position based in Soho, NYC

Weekends off approximately 80% of the time Overall: ~80% live-out in NYC / ~20% travel and live-in.

Housing & Accommodations

Private room provided in upstate New York during accompanying stays

Overnights not required for local NYC-area candidates (live-out primary)

Full accommodations provided during European and other travel (one month on one month off).

Qualifications

Minimum 5–7 years of experience as a Private Chef in high-profile or ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) households
Formal culinary training from a recognized and accredited institution
Demonstrated expertise in healthy, seasonal, farm-to-table, and formal plated cuisine
Strong culinary foundation with exceptional skills in plating, presentation, kitchen organization, and time management
Experience preparing meals for mature principals and children with refined tastes, specific dietary/health preferences, and restrictions
Professional demeanor; comfortable working in a family environment with children and a small dog
Outstanding attention to detail, cleanliness, and hygiene standards
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with household staff and the rotating chef
Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation
Authorized to work in the United States

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $175,000 annually (commensurate with experience) Full health benefits 401(k) Flexible schedule and professional approach

This position offers a rare opportunity to work in a collaborative, rotating team environment with significant time off built in, while delivering world-class, health-conscious cuisine to a discerning family. Ideal candidates will bring creativity, discretion, and a genuine passion for family-focused, elevated home dining.

About Lily Pond Services

Lily Pond Services is a bespoke domestic staffing firm that partners with families to find experienced domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. At Lily Pond, you can connect with confidence through our trusted customized placement process. We use a thorough and efficient placement process to help find the right staff to suit your specific needs.

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