A busy principal in the West Village, NYC, is seeking an experienced private chef who enjoys preparing fresh, healthy, restaurant-quality meals in a refined private home environment. There is another chef in the home, and they want to try out a schedule with the two chefs. In the beginning, it would be part time, 2 -3 days per week, but could easily become full time if the food is great! Chefs prepare lunch and dinner, served around 1:30pm, and then dinner around 8pm. Menu suggestions are sent a day or two before to make selections and then Chef does the shopping and prepares the meals. The position is ready to hire upon finding the right chef.
Note: The principal's culinary preferences lean toward healthy Mediterranean, Italian, and contemporary American cuisine prepared with premium seasonal ingredients. Meals should reflect refined technique, balance, and simplicity, emphasizing quality over unnecessary complexity. Creativity is welcomed within this clean, ingredient-driven style emphasizing premium ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and understated elegance. The ideal chef is comfortable creating menus that evolve with the seasons while maintaining a clean, ingredient-driven approach. The focus is on exceptional seafood, simply prepared meats and poultry, fresh vegetables, soups, salads, and lighter fare that showcases the quality of the ingredients rather than elaborate techniques. Presentation should be elegant, refined, and intentional without becoming overly intricate. The ideal chef understands that exceptional dining is achieved through premium ingredients, precise execution, and impeccable timing, ensuring every dish is served beautifully presented and at its optimal temperature. The chef should enjoy sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients while continually introducing fresh ideas that remain consistent with the principal's preference for healthy, approachable cuisine.
Just as important as culinary experience is the kind of person you are. We're seeking a chef who is calm, organized, thoughtful, and takes genuine pride in creating memorable dining experiences. You understand that the highest level of private service is often understated. You enjoy sourcing outstanding ingredients, preparing consistently excellent meals, maintaining an immaculate kitchen, and delivering gracious, unobtrusive service. You naturally notice when household staples are running low, keep the kitchen and pantry meticulously organized, and anticipate the principal's preferences before they are expressed. You communicate well with the household staff, adapt easily to changing schedules, and understand the importance of professionalism, discretion, and complete confidentiality when working in a private residence.
The family is offering a competitive salary depending on experience.
British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. We offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of client’s staff needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates of the highest caliber. Our ambition is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction.
We provide experienced, qualified and formally trained household staff, including Nannies, Governesses, Butlers, Newborn Care Specialists, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Household/Estate Managers and Chauffeurs for households of all sizes. We have offices based in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.
