Job Description

A warm, busy family in Brooklyn is seeking a talented Private Family Chef to prepare fresh, healthy, family-style dinners during the week. The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, and enjoys cooking food that tastes great while supporting healthy habits for children. This role will be especially well-suited to a chef who is comfortable working around kids and can help make mealtimes enjoyable and approachable.

Family & Home:

• Family of five: two adults and three children (ages 13, 10, and 7 )
• One dog in the home
• The household has a cleaning service three times per week but the chef would be responsible for kitchen cleanliness following food preparation.
• Existing long-term nanny who also serves as house manager and cleans the kitchen each morning

Schedule: Monday–Friday (tentative), approximately 12:45 – 7:45pm (final hours to be confirmed; dinner is typically around 6:45/7pm) Start Date: Ideally within the next 30 days (flexible)

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh dinners Monday–Friday (family-style service preferred)
• Stock refrigerator with breakfast and lunch options that can be reheated or just served by the family themselves.
• Grocery shopping and managing grocery orders (delivery is acceptable)
• Pantry and refrigerator organization/stocking
• Accommodate family preferences, including no shellfish/no pork, and a focus on healthy options for children (the 13-year-old is mostly pescatarian, the other children like meat)
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized; complete post-cooking cleanup
• Optional: support for occasional dinner parties (e.g., 12–15 guests), with advance notice (this is not a priority)

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a private chef or strong family-style culinary background
• Casual and friendly demeanor
• Confidently preparing kid-friendly, healthy meals
• Professional, discreet, and respectful of privacy
• Organized with strong kitchen systems and clean work habits
• This family is seeking fresh, in-home cooking (not drop-off meal delivery). They would love a chef who can reliably manage weeknight dinners, keep ingredients rotating, and ensure food is enjoyable and fresh.

Salary and Benefits

$150,000/year (commensurate with experience; structured as a full-time weekday role)

Health stipendWeekends off