Private Chef #2064

Elite Domo • Toronto, ON

8d • CA$150,000 - CA$200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

A private household based in Toronto is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and service-oriented Private Chef to oversee all culinary operations for their household throughout the year, with summers spent at the family's residence located in Muskoka region. Working closely with the Estate Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional cuisine while maintaining the highest standards of organization, professionalism, and discretion. The family enjoys a diverse range of refined, flavourful meals and elevated comfort cuisine, all prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients and impeccable presentation. This is an exceptional long-term opportunity for a career Private Chef who thrives in a dynamic household environment and enjoys creating memorable dining experiences for family members, guests, and staff.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a dedicated Private Chef within an ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) private household.
• Exceptional culinary expertise across a broad range of international cuisines.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, food presentation, and nutrition.
• Experience preparing meals for both intimate family dining and larger gatherings.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate household needs.
• Professional, discreet, dependable, and service-oriented.
• Proven ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with household staff.
• Respectful of household boundaries and privacy.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily meals tailored to the family's preferences, dietary requirements, and schedule.
• Develop creative and varied seasonal menus featuring international cuisines.
• Source premium local and seasonal ingredients whenever possible.
• Prepare nutritious, beautifully presented meals with consistent quality.
• Maintain a selection of ready-to-serve and heat-and-serve meals for evenings when the family returns late or during the Chef's scheduled days off.
• Prepare and execute weekly religious-specific dinners for approximately 20 guests.
• Assist with menu planning for holidays and special family gatherings.
• Occasionally travel to the family's other residences for special events or operational support.
• Manage grocery purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory, and provisioning.
• Maintain impeccable organization and cleanliness of kitchens, pantries, refrigerators, freezers, and food storage areas.
• Ensure food safety and proper inventory rotation.
• Coordinate deliveries and maintain kitchen supplies.
• Supervise and collaborate with kitchen help.
• Work closely with the household valet responsible for table service.
• Communicate effectively with household staff to ensure seamless daily operations.
• Foster a respectful, collaborative, and ego-free team environment.

Benefits

• Salary: $150,000–$200,000
• Benefits provided
• Three weeks of paid vacation, generally scheduled during the family's extended absences.
• Additional paid time off when the family is travelling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed