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Private Chef

Full-Time Private Chef job (M/F) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Job Description

A well-established private household in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is seeking a seasoned Private Chef to join their home on a full-time, live-out basis. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who excels in a private residential setting and enjoys creating thoughtful, high-quality meals for a family that appreciates both everyday dining and refined entertaining.

The household regularly hosts friends in a relaxed yet polished atmosphere and is looking for a chef who brings consistency, creativity, and discretion. The successful candidate will be confident managing all culinary aspects of the home, from daily family meals to social gatherings, while adapting smoothly to the family’s evolving preferences and schedule.

A strong understanding of dietary needs—particularly gluten-free cuisine—is essential, along with excellent organization and the ability to work independently while collaborating respectfully with existing household staff.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare fresh, well-balanced daily meals tailored to the family’s tastes and dietary requirements
  • Design flexible menus for everyday dining, informal entertaining, and hosted gatherings
  • Confidently manage gluten-free cooking and other dietary adaptations as required
  • Batch-cook or prepare meals in advance when appropriate to support the family’s routine
  • Maintain a clean, well-organized kitchen at all times
  • Handle pantry organization, food storage, and inventory management
  • Source high-quality ingredients and manage grocery shopping independently
  • Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and kitchen standards
  • Coordinate discreetly with household staff during events and entertaining
  • Remain calm, professional, and adaptable in both quiet household days and busy hosting periods

Job Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience as a Private Chef in private households or luxury hospitality environments
  • Solid expertise in dietary accommodations, including gluten-free cooking
  • Broad culinary range suitable for family-style meals and elevated entertaining
  • Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing the kitchen autonomously
  • Flexible and responsive to changing schedules and last-minute requests
  • Discreet, professional, and respectful of privacy at all times
  • Strong time-management and planning skills
  • Comfortable working alongside long-standing household staff
  • Authorized to work legally in the United States
  • Willing and able to travel with the family between Fort Lauderdale and Aspen from June through September
  • Holds a valid driver’s license

Working Conditions

  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Accommodation: Live-out
  • Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Benefits: Health insurance and 2 weeks of paid time off

Salary

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

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