FOH / Host & Chef Couple

Kendrick Recruitment•Manhattan Beach, CA

59d•$166,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an exceptional Chef & Front of House Couple for a distinguished private members' club on Manhattan's Upper East Side. This role involves joint responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Club, which offers a refined, home-away-from-home experience to approximately 280 members. The Club features an intimate dining room for up to 25 guests, hosting dinners and events a few times a month, along with an honesty bar and five member bedrooms. The successful couple will lead culinary offerings and Front of House operations, respectively, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for members. This is a rare opportunity to join a unique and intimate environment valuing discretion, warmth, and exceptional hospitality.

Requirements

A professional couple with complementary skills — one Chef and one Front of House / Club Manager.
US Citizens or Green Card Holders only – essential.
Proven experience within private members' clubs, luxury hospitality, private estates, fine dining or a similarly high-end environment.
Warm, personable and naturally discreet.
Comfortable working within a private, member-focused environment.
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Comfortable with light administration, financial recording and bookkeeping-style duties.
Professional, polished and well presented.
Flexible and willing to support one another across the Club's operations.
Long-term minded and interested in becoming part of a stable and highly personal environment.
Genuine appreciation for refined hospitality and exceptional service.

Nice To Haves

During quieter periods, there may be scope to work part-time at a local restaurant to broaden culinary exposure and add variety.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare all Club dinners, private member dinners and cocktail parties.
Deliver consistently high-quality cuisine suited to a discerning membership.
Develop menus and contribute ideas for Club dinners and private functions.
Manage kitchen stock, ordering and supplier relationships.
Monitor food costs and maintain appropriate stock levels.
Maintain impeccable kitchen hygiene, food safety and presentation standards.
Collaborate closely with the Front of House partner to ensure seamless service.
Adapt menus according to member preferences and special requirements.
Warmly welcome members and their guests, creating a personalised and welcoming Club experience.
Oversee the honesty bar and ensure accurate member chits and transactions.
Maintain consistently high service standards.
Coordinate reservations for the dining room, member bedrooms and private events.
Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping and administrative duties.
Record transactions and allocate expenses accurately.
Manage approximately 150–300 monthly transactions, primarily relating to bar chits, dinners and Club outings.
Liaise with the housekeeper, suppliers and external service providers.
Ensure the Club is consistently presented to an impeccable standard.
Assist with the coordination and smooth running of member events.
Build strong, professional relationships with members while maintaining absolute discretion.

Benefits

Combined base salary of approximately USD $166,000 per annum — approximately $83,000 per person.
Target annual bonus of approximately one-third of salary, providing combined earning potential of USD $200,000+ per annum.
Studio apartment provided at 41 East 63rd Street, between Park and Madison Avenue — considerably above the $500 per person monthly accommodation value used for tax purposes.
Food provided while on duty.
Health insurance contribution of USD $1,300 per month, per person.
Additional pay of USD $25 per hour for hours worked outside the regular schedule, including Club dinners, member events and private functions.
Members hosting private events may request additional service, which is paid directly by the member on a mutually agreed basis.
Approximately 10 US Federal Holidays.
Club closure from 24 December – 2 January.
The entire month of August off.
A refined, low-volume, high-quality working environment.
Genuine autonomy and long-term stability.
Exceptional lifestyle setting in one of Manhattan's most prestigious neighbourhoods.