PORTICO INC.

 A Toronto couple is seeking a full-time Household Manager - Chef to work for them in their Forest Hill residence. The position is full-time, live-out, and long-term. This is a hybrid role with growth opportunities, and applicants should have experience and abilities in both areas. There is a housekeeper who can assist during busy periods with meal prep. The hybrid nature of the role will cycle seasonally with summer season requiring more cooking and the winter period requiring more household and project management.

 

Applicants must have a G-level driver’s license and access to a vehicle for work purposes (mileage will be reimbursed). They must also hold current status to legally work in Canada. 

 

Schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm with flexibility (i.e. ability to work some evenings, weekends, and special occasions)

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Vacation: Four weeks (not consecutive). To be coordinated with the Employers.

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NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in the Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.

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APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.

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PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Due to response volume, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted. 

A Toronto family with two toddlers seek a trained, part-time Sous Chef to work alongside a Private  Chef cooking for a Toronto family in the Annex. The Sous Chef will ideally have experience cooking safe, organic, and gluten-free meals for celiac disease. This includes strict maintenance of a gluten-free kitchen in coordination and guidance from the Private Chef, which includes awareness of cross-contamination with gluten. The Chef will work both with the Private Chef and occasionally alone on the Private Chef’s days off, sick days, and vacation. is seeking a creative and experienced Private Chef to manage all their culinary needs. 

 

Meals are prepared off-site. They are delivered and dropped off on a daily basis to the residence, including staff lunches. The Sous Chef will work with the Private Chef at an off-site kitchen that is free of gluten contamination.

 

The Sous Chef must have a G-level driver license and should have access to a vehicle for work purposes (mileage is paid). They must hold current status to legally work in Canada.

 

This position is part-time and offers a base of 24-hours a week with a guaranteed minimum. Because of the nature of the schedule, the position suits an individual with experience as a Personal Chef with other clients, although the family would like dedication in return for a guaranteed minimum. The position suits a Sous Chef with ambitions to become a Private Chef and is anxious to learn. A no-ego Chef who will work well with the Private Chef.

 

The work schedule includes weekends, statutory holidays (paid in accordance with the Employment Standards Act), and the Private Chef’s vacation.

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NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in the Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.

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APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.

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PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Due to response volume, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.

We are always receiving requests for experienced private service staff. If you don't see a position you are looking for now, you likely will in the future.

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If you would like to register for those opportunities, you can do so by clicking on the "Apply" button and sending your resumé with a brief outline about yourself and the kind of position that interests you. The more details the better... like if you drive and have a car.

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The positions we place include:

• Estate Managers

• Household Managers

• Private Chefs

• Butlers

• Housekeepers, Cook Housekeepers, Nanny Housekeepers

• Executive Housekeepers

• Elder Caregivers

• Domestic Couples

• Personal Assistants

• Lifestyle Managers

• Property Managers

• Chauffeurs

• Companions

• Private Flight Attendants

• And more. If the position exists in a luxury residence, Portico Inc. likely places individuals with experience in the area.

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What do you have to lose? Register and find out. That's how good things happen.

POSITION FILLED. If you would still like to register for similar positions, please email your resume to scott@porticostaff.com

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Toronto family is seeking an experienced live-out Property Manager to oversee the year-round operations of a large lake property in Muskoka. The role is both hands-on and managerial ensuring top-tier property management. The Property Manager will work in coordination with a Toronto-based team. 

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Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and hold a G-level driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract (vehicle is provided). Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, with extended hours and weekend work during peak seasons.

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The position is live-out, pays well, offers medical benefits, and a vehicle. The position suits professionals with experience as either a Property Manager working for a private family or someone with experience as a Property Manager for a luxury resort.

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NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in the Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.

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APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.

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PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Due to response volume, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.

POSITION FILLED. If you would still like to register for similar positions, please email your resume to scott@porticostaff.com

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A Toronto family with two high-school aged children is seeking a creative and experienced Private Chef to manage all their culinary needs. The position is Toronto-based with travel to the family cottage during the summer (private accommodation provided). The position is full-time and live-out. The home is fast-paced, and the Private Chef should be able to pivot and adapt to changes. They should be comfortable preparing both family-friendly and elevated food.

 

The ideal candidate has a background as either a Private Chef and / or Personal Chef. The family is looking for a Chef who is without ego and genuinely enjoys feeding a family.

 

The position offers a competitive salary, and three weeks’ vacation.

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NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in the Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.

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APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.

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PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Due to response volume, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.

POSITION FILLED. If you would still like to register for similar positions, please email your resume to scott@porticostaff.com

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Seeking an experienced Cook Housekeeper to work in a 2,700 square foot condo located in the Yorkville neighbourhood of Toronto. The position is full-time and live-out. The Cook Housekeeper will have a strong command of how to clean and maintain fine finishes, have a keen eye for detail, have organization skills, strong cooking skills for basic and nutritious foods (not looking for a chef) and be able to work in both a self-directed and directed manner.

 

The Cook Housekeeper must also be able to communicate effectively with the principal and contractors in order to carry out and complete basic Household Assistant tasks.

 

The schedule is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with flexibility (ie. a later start and finish--10am to 6pm). The position pays well and offers three weeks’ vacation.

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NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in the Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.

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APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.

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PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Due to response volume, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.

POSITION FILLED. If you would still like to register for similar positions, please email your resume to scott@porticostaff.com

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Seeking an experienced Private Chef who will be responsible for all culinary requirements for a family with two school-aged children in the Forest Hill neighbourhood of Toronto.

 

The Chef must be culinary trained, be able to prepare food ranging from vegan to Mediterranean, and have experience managing and executing events (primarily dinner parties). The Chef must have experience with kosher cooking and maintaining a kosher kitchen. The Private Chef must be child-friendly and adaptable to both formal and informal settings with excellent organization and communication skills.

 

This position requires occasional travel to both domestic and international destinations. A valid passport with necessary visas and no travel restrictions is a must. A G-Level driver's license and access to a vehicle are necessary. We are ideally looking for a February 2025 start date.

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NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.

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APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.

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PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Due to response volume, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.