Traveling Private Chef (MA & FL)

Full-Time Traveling Private Chef – (Chestnut Hill, MA & Delray 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
• Chestnut Hill, MA (approx. May 22 – Oct 15) → currently a 1,700 sq ft luxury apartment, with a larger home purchase anticipated within 12 months.
• Delray Beach, FL (approx. Oct 15 – May 21) → 8,500 sq ft home with a professional kitchen (interim condo possible prior to full move-in).
• 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, Japanese knives, etc.).

Schedule & Meals
• Monday-Friday: light breakfast, moderate lunch, and full dinner service.
• Saturday: large breakfast plus meal preparation for the weekend.
• 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.
• 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.
• Presentation: casual elegance for daily meals, elevated to fine dining / multi-course plating when entertaining guests, business colleagues, or dates.
• Ability to handle wine and spirit pairings is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities
• Full ownership of culinary function: menu planning, sourcing, preparation, serving, and cleanup.
• Nutritional oversight: broad health-conscious planning with the ability to calculate macros when needed (e.g., weight management).
• 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.
• 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.

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 client.
• Role offers significant growth opportunities as the client’s residences and lifestyle continue to expand.

Please submit salary requirements, 1-3 letters of recommendation and a professional photo when applying.