Job Title: Private Chef

Location: Manhattan, NY

Compensation: $150k; Health Insurance

Schedule: Monday - Friday 1pm - 8pm; October – May (Manhattan)
Wednesday - Sunday Hours TBD (Hamptons)

A busy professional woman in Lincoln Square, Manhattan is seeking an experienced Private Chef to prepare nutritious, dairy-free meals with a diverse and creative menu. The ideal candidate is skilled in healthy cooking, highly organized, and adaptable to seasonal schedule shifts between Manhattan (October–May) and the Hamptons (May–September).

Position Details & Travel Requirements:

• Manhattan (October – May) | Monday – Friday
  • Lunch served around 2:00 PM or packed to-go
  • Dinner prepared and served every evening
  • Breakfast prepped in advance for easy reheating
• Hamptons (May – September) | Wednesday – Sunday 
  • Preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the client, extended family, and children
  • Days off: Sunday afternoon – Wednesday morning
• Holidays & Special Events:
  • Assist with cooking/serving holiday dinners and special gatherings as needed
  • Familiarity with traditional Jewish holiday foods is preferred

Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare healthy, dairy-free meals tailored to the client’s preferences
• Maintain variety in meal planning while ensuring high nutritional value
• Grocery shopping, sourcing high-quality ingredients, and managing pantry inventory
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen
• Adjust meals for dietary preferences of the extended family during Hamptons months
• Pack meals for the client to take to work as needed
• Assist with Jewish holidays and special event meal preparation and service
• Respect household boundaries, as the client sometimes works from home

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a private chef or in high-end culinary settings
• Expertise in healthy, dairy-free cuisine with a strong understanding of nutrition
• Ability to adapt menus seasonally and cater to a variety of preferences
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage kitchen operations independently
• Willingness to travel to the Hamptons for the summer months and adjust to an expanded household
• Professional, discreet, and respectful demeanor—must not be overly chatty, as the client values privacy
• Experience with holiday meal planning and execution
• Excellent communication skills and a keen sense of boundaries