Private Chef (Travel Involved; MA & FL)

Full-Time Traveling Private Chef – (Boston MA & Palm Beach, FL)

Overview
A young, health-conscious entrepreneur is seeking a dedicated Private Chef to support a dual-residence lifestyle between Massachusetts and Florida. This is a long-term career role (10+ years), designed for a chef who values stability, loyalty, and the opportunity to grow alongside a client as his homes and lifestyle expand.

Residences & Lifestyle
• Boston, MA (approx. May 22 – Oct 15) → currently a 1,700 sq ft luxury apartment, with a larger estate purchase anticipated within 12 months.
• Palm Beach, FL (approx. Oct 15 – May 21) → 3400 sq ft home (A bigger house with a professional kitchen will follow).
• Monthly travel between residences (0-2 times).
• Occasional domestic and international travel (chef typically accompanies for trips longer than 3 days).
• Both kitchens are equipped with high-end tools (HexClad, Le Creuset, sous vide equipment, Japanese knives, etc.).

Schedule & Meals
• Monday-Friday: light breakfast, moderate lunch, and full dinner service, plus meal preparation for the weekend .
• Saturday: off, except for occasional events or dinners, with an alternate rest day provided.
• Sunday: off, except for occasional events or dinners, with an alternate rest day provided.
• Service includes cooking, serving, and kitchen management – the chef does not dine with the principal.

Culinary Style & Nutrition
• Global inspiration (Asian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Latin, American), with openness to explore new cuisines.
• Must have a balanced approach between lighter meals (seafood, vegetables) and heartier dishes (steak, pasta, roasts).
• Restrictions: prefers meals lighter in dairy, with indulgence reserved for special occasions.
• Variety is encouraged, with the ability to repeat favorite staples weekly.
• Deep understanding of controlling the fat intake and able to cook without much fat (Steaming, BBQ, Braising, Sous vide)
• Presentation: casual elegance for daily meals, elevated to fine dining / multi-course plating when entertaining guests, business colleagues.
• Knowledge of wine and spirit pairings a plus.
• Deep knowledge of sushis/Japanese food strongly preferred.
• Cooking simple healthy, balanced and cost-efficient dish daily for the staff (2) (salad, protein/veg/Starch, which will be enough for lunch/dinner)
Responsibilities
• Full ownership of culinary function: menu planning (important), sourcing, stocking, preparation, serving, sanitation and cleanup. Reporting any problem or maintenance to be done to HM or Principal directly.
• Nutritional oversight: broad health-conscious planning with the ability to calculate macros when needed (e.g., weight management). Must know how to track intakes (MyfitnessPal/Cronometer or similar)
• Budgeting, making weekly reports (Excel/Google Sheet) on culinary expenses (mandatory).
• Strong preference for local and organic sourcing, building relationships with farmers markets and specialty purveyors.
• Meal preparation for off-days and for travel periods.
• Hosting support for small, intimate dinners and gatherings.

Candidate Profile
• 5-10+ years of professional experience; private household experience strongly preferred, would consider top 5* Hotels chains experience (4 Seasons, Shangri’La, Peninsula, The Ritz-Carlton, St Regis, Mandarin Oriental)
• Formal culinary training (Culinary Institute, Le Cordon Bleu, etc.) preferred but not required.
• Multi-cuisine versatility with a balance of nutrition-driven and fine dining techniques.
• Calm, discreet, and professional; comfortable in the background but able to engage warmly when needed.
• Values privacy, loyalty, and long-term commitment to one client.
• Flexibility and adaptability if last minute change of plans.
• Creativity to work with leftovers and ensure minimum waste.
• Deep understanding of Healthy/balanced diet. (prior experience with athletes/ professional sport organizations a plus)
• Baker a plus but not mandatory
• Portfolio of work a plus
Compensation & Housing
• Competitive full-time salary.
• Chef maintains a personal home base in either MA or FL; housing provided in the opposite state when stationed there.
• Travel covered when accompanying the Principal.
• Must have his own transportation within his home base.