Full-Time Private Family Chef Miami Beach, FL

A warm, casual yet upbeat family of six in Miami Beach is seeking an experienced Full-Time Private Chef to take ownership of the family’s day-to-day meals, kitchen organization, and entertaining.

The family enjoys a wide variety of cuisines and is not looking for a Chef who specializes in only one style of cooking. The ideal candidate will be versatile, creative, and able to prepare flavorful, well-balanced meals across different cuisines while learning and adapting to the family’s preferences. One family member follows a pescatarian diet, and there is a food allergy in the household, so the Chef must be comfortable accommodating dietary preferences and allergies with care

The family has four children and is looking for someone who is genuinely child-friendly and enjoys creating a fun, welcoming kitchen environment. Creativity around holidays and special occasions is important, whether that means Halloween cookies, themed meals, seasonal treats, or other ideas that make food enjoyable and memorable for the children.

This is a standalone Chef position, although the household has an Estate Stew/Butler who will assist with food service and provide support when needed. The family also entertains regularly, typically hosting groups of approximately 15 to 20 guests, so the Chef should be comfortable handling gatherings of this size. For larger events, additional assistance will be provided, and the Estate Stew/Butler can support food service.

Schedule & Travel

• Full-Time Position
• Typical Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Weekend Flexibility: As needed
• Primary Location: Miami Beach, FL
• Summer Travel: Approximately two months at the family’s New York property, from early June through early August
• Additional Travel: Openness to traveling with the family is preferred

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of what the family eats, including meal planning, grocery shopping, pantry stocking, documenting preferences, and preparing meals independently.
• Prepare lunch and dinner for the family daily, along with frequent entertaining of friends and guests.
• Create weekly menus for principal approval and feedback.
• Learn and maintain the principals’ favorite meals, cuisines, and evolving preferences.
• Prepare a wide variety of cuisines rather than specializing in one particular style.
• Source and prepare meals using fresh, high-quality ingredients, with a preference for organic products whenever appropriate and available.
• Prepare dinners, snacks, breakfast items, and weekend meal support as needed.
• Prepare some lunches for drop-off when the principals are working from the office, typically Monday through Thursday.
• Create thoughtful, child-friendly meals and help introduce the children to new foods and flavors.
• Develop fun seasonal and holiday food ideas, including themed meals, baking, cookies, treats, and other creative kitchen experiences.
• Involve the children in the kitchen from time to time as a shared and enjoyable activity.
• Prepare food for small private parties, family gatherings, and special events.
• Maintain the highest level of organization in the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer, including labeling, expiration tracking, weekly cleaning, and inventory of provisions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming kitchen at all times.
• Sanitize and clean food preparation areas and appliances before and after meals.
• Adhere to all food-safety and hygiene standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Private Chef

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Private Chef for a family, ideally with children.
• Strong all-around culinary background and comfortable preparing a wide range of cuisines.
• Creative and flexible rather than focused on one culinary specialty.
• Comfortable managing grocery shopping, pantry stocking, and kitchen organization independently.
• Experienced with meal prepping and packaging for later consumption or drop-off.
• Comfortable preparing both everyday family meals and food for small-scale entertaining.
• Genuinely warm, positive, and comfortable around children and other household staff.
• Organized, efficient, self-sufficient, and proactive.
• Reliable, discreet, and easy to have as part of the household’s daily rhythm.
• Local to the South Florida area. Private Chef

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.