Private Chef
Job Details
Austin, TX SALARY: $140,000 - $140,000 PER: Annum TERM: Permanent
A warm and welcoming family based in the beautiful West Lake Hills is seeking an experienced, long-term Chef with a genuine passion for cooking and all things culinary. The ideal candidate will not only be a skilled chef but also enjoy contributing to family gatherings, special events, and working harmoniously with others.
This family has additional residences in cities such as San Francisco, New York City, and just outside of Atlanta, which they visit periodically. They also enjoy a mix of professional and personal travel, and the Chef should be open to accompanying them as needed, whether for long weekends, extended weeks, or even month-long stays.
In addition to preparing meals for the family, the Chef will also occasionally cook for a small team of onsite staff, extended family members, friends, and guests. Prior professional training is a plus, especially if paired with diverse culinary skills, experience cooking for children, and the ability to accommodate various dietary needs. If you are a versatile, travel-ready Chef with a passion for both food and people, this is a unique opportunity to become an integral part of a warm and dynamic household.
Responsibilities:
- Well versed in menu creation, healthy cooking, cooking for nutritional value, calorie counting, preparing dishes relevant to the seasons, and vegetarian styles
- Take feedback well and course adjust with meals and cuisines when required
- Work in partnership with physical trainers, nutritionists, Doctors, etc. to ensure optimal nutritional intake
- Open to working both onsite at the Family’s residences/vacation homes, as well as working from Chef’s own home and delivering meals, per Family’s discretion
- Open to trying new dishes and drinks; enjoy being innovative to keep dishes exciting and fresh
- Looking to work for a growing family (currently, couple with toddler and dog; Grandparents often present)
- Maintain professional growth throughout the years
- Happy to pitch in and lend a hand with some basic home help such as seldom dog care requests, i.e. occasional walking/feeding
- Maintain a very organized, clean, sanitary kitchen, including taking great care of all kitchen and dining items
- Purchase items and supplies when needed; keep stock of all inventory
- Have moral integrity, employ honesty, use discretion and good judgment
- Work well independently, as well as collaboratively and cooperatively with others
- Run errands and perform shopping related to food/beverages
- Place food/beverage orders and source food/beverages and event items (i.e. serveware, barware, linens, etc.) as needed
- Maintain documents related to inventory of food, beverages, and dishware; food prep and preferences; shopping lists; budgets and timesheets pertaining to the Chef and his/her duties
- Maintain proper food storage at appropriate temperatures, in appropriate containers with clear labeling and heating instructions
- Prepare restaurant recommendations and meal plans when needed
- Assist with events and restaurant reservations
Compensation: $140k; Employer Paid Health Benefits: Medical, dental and vision
PTO: 7 sick days; 10 vacation days (vacation days need to be approved in advance)
Please note, only candidates with a valid US right to work and that are based within a commutable distance from West Lake Hills can be considered for the role.
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POSTED: 25 Oct 2024 JOB ID: JEMPCTEX