JB070 - Indian Cuisine Private Chef - New York, NY

British American Household Staffing•Miami, FL

2d•$130,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

A prestigious private family in New York is seeking an exceptional Private Chef with dedicated expertise in Indian cuisine to oversee all culinary requirements of the household and manage the kitchen end to end. The ideal candidate brings deep, authentic knowledge of Indian cooking techniques, regional flavors, and traditional as well as modern preparations, combined with high end restaurant or private family experience. The role requires the preparation of exceptional daily Indian cuisine tailored to the family's preferences, lifestyle, and dietary requirements, with particular strength in healthy, flavorful, and nutritionally balanced cooking. The family is deeply rooted in Indian culinary traditions, so mastery of authentic Indian cuisine is the top priority for this role, alongside the ability to create sophisticated menus without compromising taste, presentation, or quality. The position also involves frequent VIP entertaining, private dinners, and formal events. The Chef should be comfortable cooking for high profile and discerning guests while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, hygiene, and service. Creativity, meticulous attention to detail, adaptability, collaboration, and composure under pressure are essential, along with the ability to work seamlessly within a private household and alongside household management and service staff. The Chef will be responsible for running the kitchen end to end, including menu planning, food procurement, inventory, kitchen organization, food safety, and daily culinary operations. This position requires flexibility to accommodate the family's schedule, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours. The family recently relocated to New York and currently has a small household team, so the right candidate should come in with a family first mindset, not a team lead mentality. This is a full time role, 5 days per week, approximately 50 to 60 hours weekly, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Requirements

Deep, authentic expertise in Indian cuisine required, spanning multiple regional styles
Full legal eligibility to work in the United States, independent of sponsorship requirements
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including trips of up to 3 weeks
Comprehensive understanding of national food safety protocols and hygiene standards, accompanied by a valid ServSafe credential
Strong verifiable references, subject to reference and background verification

Nice To Haves

Broad knowledge of international cuisines is a plus
Demonstrated history in Michelin starred or Michelin recognized kitchens preferred, supported by a minimum of 8+ years in world class fine dining or equivalent high caliber environments; a decade of professional expertise is highly desired
Formal culinary degree or a recognized standard of professional gastronomic education
Extensive background serving within a private household or elite private service capacity is particularly advantageous
Comfortable working within a small, still growing household team, not a management role
Adaptable, low ego, and understanding of the household's early stage team structure
Health conscious approach to cooking

Responsibilities

Prepare exceptional daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and other meals rooted in authentic Indian cuisine
Bring deep knowledge of regional Indian cooking styles, spices, and traditional techniques
Create healthy, flavorful, and nutritionally balanced cuisine tailored to the family's dietary requirements and preferences
Develop seasonal and bespoke Indian menus using premium and specialty ingredients
Maintain consistently high standards of taste, presentation, creativity, and execution
Adapt menus seamlessly to changing family preferences, dietary requirements, schedules, and ingredient availability
Design bespoke Indian menus and multi course meals for private dinners, VIP entertaining, and formal events
Cater confidently for high profile, business, and diplomatic guests
Execute both intimate family meals and larger scale private events to the same high standard
Collaborate with household and service teams to ensure seamless event execution
Source and procure the highest quality ingredients, including specialty Indian spices and produce, from trusted suppliers
Manage kitchen inventory, food costs, equipment, and kitchen organization
Maintain impeccable food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
Coordinate seamlessly with household staff as the team continues to grow
Accompany the family during domestic and international travel as required, with occasional extended trips of up to 3 weeks
Adapt culinary operations to different locations, kitchens, schedules, and ingredient availability
Maintain complete confidentiality and discretion regarding the family, guests, schedules, and household affairs; adhere strictly to household privacy, security, and access protocols
Willingness to undergo comprehensive pre-employment background and health screenings, including medical, psychological, and toxicology assessments, along with mandated annual vaccinations