Full-time Private Chef in Scarsdale, NY
About The Position
A high-profile, ultra-private household in Scarsdale, New York is seeking a full-time Private Chef to manage daily culinary operations for a principal couple, with occasional guests including two adult children. This role requires an experienced chef capable of overseeing all food and beverage preparation across multiple residences (Scarsdale, Aspen, Maine), including meals for private jet travel. The ideal candidate must be confident preparing refined, healthy, and diverse cuisine with an emphasis on Mediterranean, Italian, Californian, French, and Asian styles. The principal is pescatarian and doesn't eat shellfish or meat , while Shabbat dinner is observed each Friday. Familiarity with Jewish dietary traditions is helpful ; however, the kitchen is not run as traditional kosher. A calm, humble demeanor and professional discretion are critical—this is a home environment, not a restaurant. The family values warmth and authenticity over formality, and the chef is expected to feel like “ part of the family, ” engaging respectfully when appropriate. The position is Monday through Friday with flexibility for weekends, especially during summer or family gatherings. Meals typically include breakfast and dinner, with lunch occasionally required. The chef may be asked to travel rarely to other homes (e.g., Aspen), and should be capable of preparing food for the principal's private aircraft. Support staff include 2–3 assistants with culinary backgrounds who can help during busy periods or events. There is no expectation of large-scale entertaining; occasional gatherings may require elevated service, but events are infrequent. This is a W2 position offering 15–20 vacation days, near-total employer-covered health insurance, a 401k plan , and eligibility for performance-based bonuses . Background checks and trial period (paid) of 3–5 days is required prior to full-time hire.
Requirements
- Experienced chef
- Capable of overseeing all food and beverage preparation across multiple residences
- Confident preparing refined, healthy, and diverse cuisine with an emphasis on Mediterranean, Italian, Californian, French, and Asian styles
- Calm, humble demeanor and professional discretion
- English fluency
- Driving license preferred
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Jewish dietary traditions
- Japanese or French
Responsibilities
- Manage daily culinary operations for a principal couple
- Oversee all food and beverage preparation across multiple residences (Scarsdale, Aspen, Maine)
- Prepare meals for private jet travel
- Prepare refined, healthy, and diverse cuisine with an emphasis on Mediterranean, Italian, Californian, French, and Asian styles
- Observe Shabbat dinner each Friday
- Prepare breakfast and dinner, with lunch occasionally required
- Prepare food for the principal's private aircraft
Benefits
- W2 position
- 15–20 vacation days
- Near-total employer-covered health insurance
- 401k plan
- Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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