A private household of two adults is seeking an experienced Private Chef for a Seasonal Residency (May to October estimate) on an island in the Georigia Strait region of British Columbia. The Seasonal Residency is situated on a beautiful island with a large produce garden used for harvesting. The location is remote, but provisioning support is provided via seaplane to Vancouver, and there are some great farmer’s markets in the area.

Position: Private Chef (Seasonal Residency)

Location: Island in Strait of Georgia, British Columbia

Salary Range: $16,000 CAD monthly (depending on experience) with separate housing provided. Vehicle provided for work purposes.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, lunch and dinner with flexibility (May/June to September/October)

Key Responsibilities

Seasonal Residency (Cortes Island, BC | Full Time - Estimated (May to October)

Provide daily culinary meals: prep, plating, cleanup, and organization.
Household garden coordination / planning / communication with gardeners
Ingredient sourcing, farmers’ market pickups, and local relationships.
Provide guest meals and small hosted gatherings.
Maintain a clean and highly functional kitchen environment in a remote setting.
Prepare fridge program, grab and go foods.

Environment Expectations:

Comfortable living in a remote location for several months.
Adaptable to shifting schedules, retreat periods, and guest needs.
Able to sustain consistency, calm, and excellence during high-volume periods.

Must Have:

Valid Passport & be able to travel & work in Canada
3-5+ years in professional kitchens, ideally in one or more of the following:

- Catering or private chef work
- Boutique hotel or retreat culinary programs
- Cafés, bakeries, or wellness-oriented kitchens

Previous experience in private households or with principals.
Comfort with gardens and a dynamic produce schedule.
Experience with communication across staff ecosystem (gardeners, assistants, etc.).
Experience with whole-food, seasonal, and nutrient-forward cooking.
High standard of cleanliness and ability to maintain a pristine kitchen.
Proactive, self-directed, and able to execute tasks without micromanagement.
Deep respect for privacy, discretion, and professional boundaries.
Comfort supporting culinary operations in a remote location.

Bonus Experience:

Functional nutrition, anti-inflammatory cooking, or wellness-forward culinary training.
Experience with fermentation, broths, tonics, or plant-forward cuisine.
Familiarity with regenerative or local sourcing.

Personal Attributes

Grounded and attuned — reads the room, moves with softness and discernment.
Highly organized — finds joy in systems, labeling, order, and preparation.
Refined — cares about beauty, presentation and environment.
Reliable and anticipatory — sees needs early and solves problems quietly. Ability to balance independence with strong collaboration across teams and properties.
Flexible and unflappable — able to adapt to shifting rhythms with grace.
Values-aligned — appreciates seasonal cooking, fresh ingredients, quality and service as care.
Attuned - Demonstrates maturity, grounded presence, and the ability to read context and energy.
The property is a non-smoking and vape-free environment. It is also scent-free.