Saint James
Job DescriptionPrivate 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, car provided 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.