Upper East Side Private Chef

Private family seeks a talented and highly adaptable full-time Private Chef to oversee their daily, health-conscious culinary needs at their Upper East Side residence in Manhattan. Expertise in authentic Asian cuisines is required, with particular strength in Japanese (including sushi), Korean, Taiwanese, and Chinese cooking. A commitment to authenticity, refined flavor, and dishes that are balanced, nourishing, and never overly heavy is essential.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, respectful, discreet, and collaborative. Core responsibilities include preparing two to three high-quality, nutrition-forward meals each day for a family of three, along with additional food prepared in advance for weekends. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with building access limited to the hours of 9am to 5pm The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent time management skills, ensuring all planning, preparation, and storage are completed within these hours in seamless coordination with the building’s access policies. While there are no standing travel requirements, occasional short-term trips to Boston or California may arise, with advance notice provided. This position offers the opportunity to cultivate a calm, harmonious working relationship within a warm and respectful household.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creating fresh seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine on a five-day basis 
• Prepare and package meals for weekends as needed 
• Oversee all elements of hospitality, food and beverage service within the residence on a daily basis 
• Plan menus and meals tailored to dietary preferences and health goals 
• Handle all aspects of grocery shopping and supply procurement, managing inventory 
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen, upholding the highest sanitary and cleanliness standard 
• Additional duties and responsibilities as needed and upon request 

Requirements:

• Strong command of English language; superior communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Excellent references required from both current and previous employers 
• Minimum 3+ years related experience working in a similar role for a private home or family preferred 
• Deep knowledge of and experience with Japanese and East Asian cuisine, Keto diet and low-carb nutrition REQUIRED 
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills 
• Dedication to responsibilities; above and beyond attitude 
• Strong understanding of seasonal ingredients and health-conscious cooking 
• Passionate about creating elevated but not overly rich meals 
• Polished, poised and professional in both mindset and manor, use of utmost discretion at all times 
• Ability to seamlessly adapt to changing environments and household dynamics 
• Flexibility in scheduling; willingness to work long hours and overtime as needed 
• Valid Driver’s License; confident driver with zero points on license 
• Valid US Passport willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as needed 
• Legally able to work within the United States 

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 per annum + Benefits