Private Chef (Full-Time)
Division : Private Chef
Req ID : R45693181017
Location : Bedford, NY 10506
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000
Locations : Bedford, NY | Colorado (6–8 weeks during summer)
Schedule :
- Bedford, NY : Based primarily in Bedford for most of the year, working 3–4 full days per week
- Colorado : During summer (6–8 weeks), full-time schedule of 7 days per week; overtime compensation provided
Compensation : Competitive salary with full benefits
Position Overview
A private family is seeking an experienced, polished, and creative Private Chef to join their culinary team. The position will support two principals in their 70s and 80s who highly value beautiful, healthy food, elegant presentation, and refined plating. The chef will collaborate closely with the family’s current chef to deliver exceptional, health-focused meals throughout the year.
This role is based primarily in Bedford, NY, with travel to Colorado for approximately 6–8 weeks each summer. The position requires preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring variety, quality, and presentation that reflect a formal dining standard.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and execute daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the principals and any of their guests.Collaborate with the existing chef to coordinate menus and maintain consistent quality and presentationPrepare a variety of cuisine styles — fresh, seasonal, healthy, and elegantly platedSource high-quality, fresh ingredients and manage grocery shopping and kitchen inventoryMaintain an immaculate and organized kitchen at all timesSupport both casual dining and formal entertaining as neededTravel to family residences, particularly to Colorado during the summerMaintain the highest levels of discretion and professionalismBoth principals enjoy a variety of proteins but place a high emphasis on nutritious, well-balanced cuisine.Strong knowledge of nutrition and the ability to prepare healthy, balanced meals.Skilled in creating vegetarian and vegetable-forward dishes suitable for vegan guests.Housing / Accommodations :
Private room available in Bedford for overnight stays if preferredOvernights not required for local candidates residing near BedfordAccommodations provided on the property in Colorado during the summer periodApplication Instructions
To be considered, please submit your application directly through this job ad or visit
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Please email your resume and 8–10 food photos to info@societystaffing.com .
Food photos must feature plated, styled dishes showcasing your cooking style and creativity.No family-style photos — formal, plated presentations only.Qualifications
Minimum 5–7 years of experience as a Private Chef in a high-profile or UHNW householdFormal culinary training from a recognized and accredited culinary institutionExpertise in healthy, seasonal, and formal plated cuisineStrong culinary background with exceptional plating, presentation, and organizational skillsComfortable preparing meals for older principals with refined tastes and dietary preferencesExcellent attention to detail and cleanlinessAbility to work independently while collaborating with household staffWillingness to travel, including 6–8 weeks in Colorado during the summerValid driver’s license and reliable transportationU.S. work authorization requiredSOCIETY STAFFING
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