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Private Chef

Private Chef job (M/F) in Miami, Florida, USA

Miami

Job Description

An internationally based private family is seeking an exceptional Michelin-starred Private Executive Chef to oversee the family’s culinary programme across several residences in the United States and Europe.

This is a prestigious opportunity for a highly accomplished chef with a proven background in Michelin-starred restaurants who has successfully transitioned into private household service and understands the discretion, consistency, and flexibility required when working for a high-profile family.

The Chef will be responsible for the complete culinary operation, from menu development and sourcing to daily preparation and kitchen management. Meals will primarily be prepared for two principals and their household staff, generally between two and six people, with additional guests and extended family accommodated on occasion.

A sophisticated understanding of health-conscious and wellness-focused cuisine is essential. The family expects beautifully executed food based on premium ingredients, with a particular emphasis on nutritional balance, clean cooking methods, and refined presentation.

The position requires extensive international travel throughout the year. The successful candidate must be comfortable establishing a highly efficient kitchen operation in different residences and adapting seamlessly to changing locations, schedules, suppliers, and household requirements.

Responsibilities

Culinary Direction & Daily Service

  • Take full responsibility for the family’s daily culinary programme across all residences.
  • Prepare sophisticated breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a daily basis.
  • Create menus for the principals, household staff, and occasional family members or guests.
  • Develop individualised menus that reflect the family’s preferences, lifestyle, schedule, and wellness objectives.
  • Maintain exceptional consistency in culinary standards regardless of location.
  • Prepare food for intimate entertaining and larger family gatherings when required.
  • Deliver restaurant-level quality while adapting naturally to the more personal environment of a private household.

Health & Wellness Cuisine

  • Develop refined menus centred around fresh, nutritious, high-quality ingredients.
  • Follow the family’s preference for cuisine free from refined sugars.
  • Prepare predominantly low-fat, nutrient-dense, and well-balanced meals.
  • Maintain excellent nutritional awareness without compromising flavour, creativity, or presentation.
  • Work with the principals to adapt menus according to individual dietary preferences and wellness goals.

International Culinary Expertise

The successful Chef will have the versatility to confidently prepare a broad range of sophisticated cuisines, including:

  • Mediterranean cuisine
  • French cuisine
  • Japanese cuisine and high-level sushi
  • Levantine cuisine
  • Indian cuisine

A strong ability to move between culinary traditions while maintaining an elevated and contemporary style is essential.

Sourcing & Kitchen Management

  • Manage all aspects of culinary procurement across the family’s different residences.
  • Source premium organic, locally produced, seasonal, and specialty ingredients.
  • Identify the best local suppliers, farmers, markets, fishmongers, butchers, and artisanal producers in each location.
  • Personally inspect ingredients to ensure exceptional freshness and quality.
  • Manage kitchen inventories and minimise waste.
  • Establish efficient kitchen systems when arriving at each residence.
  • Ensure all equipment, ingredients, and supplies are prepared ahead of service.
  • Maintain immaculate organisation throughout each kitchen.

Kitchen Hygiene & Standards

  • Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety.
  • Ensure appropriate storage, labelling, temperature control, and stock rotation.
  • Keep all culinary areas, equipment, refrigerators, and preparation spaces in pristine condition.
  • Follow the highest professional standards of hygiene and sanitation at every property.

Annual Travel Schedule

The family follows a multi-location lifestyle throughout the year. The anticipated schedule is as follows, although dates may change slightly according to the family’s plans:

January – early May: Miami, Florida
Early May – end of June: London, United Kingdom
June: St. Tropez, France
July: Paid vacation / time off
August – mid-September: Aspen, Colorado
Mid-September – Thanksgiving: London, United Kingdom
October: St. Tropez, France
Thanksgiving week: United States, typically Miami
Early December: London, United Kingdom
Late December: Aspen, Colorado

The Chef must therefore be highly adaptable and comfortable maintaining the same level of culinary excellence while moving between countries and residences.

Job Requirements

This position is intended for an exceptional chef with both elite restaurant credentials and substantial private household experience.

The ideal candidate will offer:

  • Extensive formal culinary training.
  • A strong and verifiable background working in Michelin-starred or equivalent world-class restaurants.
  • Demonstrated mastery of advanced culinary techniques.
  • Previous experience working successfully within a private household.
  • Evidence of long-term employment with previous private families.
  • Strong expertise in health, wellness, and clean cuisine.
  • Exceptional knowledge of international culinary traditions.
  • Confidence preparing high-level Japanese cuisine, including sushi.
  • Excellent sourcing and kitchen management capabilities.
  • A highly organised and methodical approach to work.
  • Discretion and complete respect for the privacy of the principals.
  • The ability to work independently and integrate seamlessly into a busy private household.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing travel schedules and family requirements.
  • A valid driver’s licence and clean driving record.

Long-term stability within previous private positions will be particularly important to the family.

Immigration & Right-to-Work Requirements

Because this position involves regular travel between the United States and United Kingdom, candidates must meet one of the following profiles:

Option A – Preferred:
Dual US / UK citizenship.

Option B:
UK national with exceptional credentials who may qualify for a US O-1 Extraordinary Ability visa.

Option C:
US citizen or permanent resident with the appropriate eligibility to work or obtain the required UK entry permissions.

Candidates should have the appropriate documentation and be able to travel internationally as required by the family.

Accommodation & Travel

The family will provide accommodation for the Chef while travelling outside Miami.

Accommodation will be provided at the family’s residences or suitable accommodation in destinations including London, Aspen, New York, and other travel locations.

In Miami, the position is primarily local and live-out.

All work-related travel and accommodation required for the role will be arranged and covered by the principals.

Accommodation and flights for family members are not included as part of the employment package.

Working Conditions

  • Primary Location: Miami, Florida
  • Travel: London, UK | Aspen, Colorado | New York, New York | St. Tropez, France
  • Schedule: Full-Time | 5 Days per Week, currently Sunday–Thursday
  • Accommodation: Provided during international and domestic travel outside Miami
  • Start Date: To be discussed

Salary

$200,000 gross per year, depending on experience and qualifications

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