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Seeking an experienced, live-out Private Chef who will be responsible for all culinary requirements for a family with two school-aged children in Miami Beach. The Chef must be culinary trained, be able to prepare food ranging from vegan to Mediterranean, and have experience with kosher cooking. The Private Chef should be highly experienced with vegan cooking and be able to offer variety. The Private Chef must also be child-friendly and adaptable to both formal and informal settings with excellent organization and communication skills.

 

Preference is for experienced Private Chefs in the Miami area who have worked for UHNW families. This position is only open to those individual who hold current status to legally work in the United States. A valid passport with necessary visas and no travel restrictions in the event travel is required.

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The position pays well and offers one month vacation.

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All applications must be accompanied with a position-related résumé.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:​​

  • Responsible for breakfast and lunch, however, be prepared for dinner if asked

  • Demonstrate excellent culinary skills to prepare high quality international cuisines that are health conscious and nutritious, using seasonal, high quality, and local ingredients

  • Prepare vegan, gluten and dairy-free food (including baking) for the husband

  • The children eat child-friendly but healthy

  • The Chef should be accomplished at preparing a healthy Mediterranean diet

  • Menus are kept fresh, interesting, and repetition is to be avoided

      • Exercise excellent time management and adaptability skills

      • Breakfast is the major meal and is served buffet style

      • Table setting and service if required

      • Shabbat dinner requires longer hours

      • Purchase all groceries from preferred markets

      • Manage the kitchen, pantry stocks, and inventories

      • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen generally, surfaces (counters, backsplashes, floors), equipment and appliances, drawers, cupboards, pantry, etc. 

      • Plan meals for days off, preparing in advance and instructing other staff and residence of requirements. This includes heat and serve as well as grab and go meals.

      • Event planning for special occasions

      • Be a friendly presence in the home, but understand professional boundaries

      • Credit card reconciliation on a weekly basis with receipts

  • Always provide a calm, quiet, and discreet environment

  • Maintain confidentiality at all times

  • Anything else that might be required from time to time

 

SKILLS AND APTITUDES:

  • A minimum of 5 years professional cooking experience

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a luxury residence or luxury yacht as a Private Chef or Personal Chef

  • Culinary certificate / diploma is required

  • Strong skills in cooking vegan, gluten and dairy-free food

  • Child friendly

  • Experience preparing nutritious Mediterranean-focused foods

  • Able to travel and must hold a valid passport with necessary visas and no travel restrictions

  • Must be a chef who works cleanly, efficiently, and maintains a meticulous kitchen

  • Table setting and service experience

  • Experience in planning, organizing, and executing events

  • This is a “no ego” home that suits a Chef who is open to feedback and requests

  • Should be organized and not flustered by a busy household or last minute changes

  • Must have a full driver’s license, a vehicle for work purposes, with a clean driver’s abstract (mileage will be paid)

  • Good English communication skills (verbal and written)

  • The ability to demonstrate courtesy, integrity, respect, and discretion

  • A polished, and professional bearing is expected

  • Someone who is personable, trustworthy, and takes pride in what they do

  • Punctual and organized

  • Maintain confidentiality and security

  • Willing to agree to a background and reference check

  • Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement

  • This is a non-smoking and fragrance free household

  • The candidate must hold status to legally work in United States. Sponsorship is not being considered.

 

PLEASE NOTE: We thank everyone for their application. Unfortunately, only those who qualify for the position may be contacted.

This position requires occasional travel to both domestic and international destinations. A valid passport with necessary visas and no travel restrictions is a must. 

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