Executive Chef Private Household

Full-Time Multi-Property Travel Required

A prominent, health-focused private family is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to oversee and elevate culinary operations across multiple residences with a base in New York City. This role is ideal for a Chef who is as passionate about wellness as they are about refined, world-class cuisine.

We are looking for a Chef who embodies professionalism and creativity, is calm under pressure, and demonstrates deep nutritional knowledge. The ideal candidate is highly organized, service-oriented, and able to operate gracefully within a discreet, fast-paced private household.

You will design and execute clean, seasonal, nutrient-dense menus, create personalized meal plans for each family member, and maintain culinary standards across all properties.

Travel with the principals to seasonal residences and support culinary operations across multiple properties, including private aircraft catering.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work with best-in-class ingredients, including produce from the family's organic vegetable garden and honey from onsite beehives, while supporting a household that values sustainability, well-being, and exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare elevated, health-driven cuisine tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Provide informal meal service to family and guests as required.
• Source and work with organic, local, and specialty purveyors to ensure the highest ingredient integrity.
• Maintain consistent culinary and hospitality standards across multiple homes and the family's private aircraft.
• Lead and mentor junior chefs and seasonal culinary staff; assist with recruiting and onboarding.
• Oversee kitchen operations, hygiene standards, food safety, and allergen control with impeccable precision.
• Manage budgets, inventory, provisioning, and kitchen organization across properties.
• Coordinate culinary support for travel, including food transport and jet catering.
• Partner with the Estate Manager and household team to provide seamless, discreet service.
• Provide oversight and guidance for the family garden and beekeeping program, ensuring produce is maximized and preserved for use and gifting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' professional Chef experience, including experience in a private household, yacht, private aviation or ultra-luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong background in clean eating, functional nutrition, and specialty diets; formal nutrition training is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multi-location operations and lead a culinary team.
• Experience with private jet or yacht catering strongly preferred.
• Culinary degree from an accredited institution desired.
• High discretion, impeccable integrity, and a composed, service-forward demeanor.
• Flexible travel schedule, including holidays and weekends.
• Valid passport and driver's license required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual compensation range of $200,000 to $225,000, based on experience
• An outstanding and comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • An annual discretionary bonus
  • 100% company-paid health/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Short term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Commuter benefits

Schedule

• You will work in rotation with another Chef.
• Typically, 3.5 days/week.
• 7:00 am to close.
• The days are long but there is plenty of time off to recharge.

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