Private Chef - Full-time - NYC plus Travel - Asian Cuisine focus Job at Melville Management Corp, New York, NY

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  • Melville Management Corp
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

  • We are looking for a Full-time Private Chef to work for an UHNW couple in NYC and travel with them to prepare daily meals for a range of guests and occasions. Chef should specialize in Asian cuisine, yet have a large repertoire of other cuisine to pull from. Position will require a significant amount of travel where chef will assume usual responsibilities. Principals will endeavor to provide chef with time off to cerate a harmonious work/life balance even when travelling.

    Use creativity to curate an amazing culinary experience for the Principals and their guests, as well as a mixture of responsibilities ranging from event planning, staffing & management, to kitchen design, layout and functionality.

    Prepare menus according to season, using locally sourced (where possible), organically grown produce & sustainably food sources. Collaborate and communicate effectively across multiple estates for any changes to events, Principal’s food preferences, or dietary requirements.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Prepare meals or snacks following the Principal’s and guest dietary requirements
    • Responsible for entertaining and personal services such as managing events, including hiring caterers and serving staff, valets or drivers, and / or specialty vendors as needed; provide Events Team with written details of all plans, and vendors utilized.

    Culinary Responsibilities

    • Plan, shop, prepare, and cook meals and snacks
    • Ensure breakfast and lunch options and requirements are met for homes when family or guests are in residence
    • Stock all fresh produce and beverages deemed essential by the family
    • Be aware of any dietary restrictions for all family members and guests
    • Secure any “special” food supplies requested by family and/or guests
    • Maintain properly stocked pantry preferences at multiple residences based on family travel dates
    • Assist the Principals and their family members with any culinary questions that may arise
    • Prepare food items for donations or outside events and then put the items and any service utensils needed together in a travel friendly package.
    • Secure ingredients for staff lounge upon request

    Service Responsibilities

    • Perform service if fewer than 6 total guests
    • Coordinate staff for meals of 6+ guests (dish or service)
    • Coordinate and set table with proper table settings according to principal’s preferences
    • Receive and greet guests upon arrival as necessary
    • Ensure proper ambiance (table lighting, temperature, music, candles, etc.)
    • Return kitchen and dining area to original condition after service

    Management Responsibilities

    • Coordinate and manage event staff.
    • Document event staff hours according to service agreements and submit invoices to Finance Manager for payment
    • Manage kitchen cleaning supplies with collaboration from housekeepers
    • Manage events disposables and plastic storage inventory
    • Manage beverage inventory

    Events

    • Work with Principal’s administrative staff and/or outside event coordinators to conceptualize & coordinate event needs
    • Organize and oversee the service staffing levels for large events and facilitate service staff hiring with Principal’s administrative staff
    • Coordinate and manage event staff for event layout, timing, flow and culinary aspects of food service

    Administrative Responsibilities

    • Create and maintain a household inventory list of frequently used products
    • Point out any noticeable damages and/or potential damages throughout the homes following events and ongoing
    • Be proactive and assertive about positive changes that can make the overall running of the home better and more efficient
    • Establish and develop a Chef archive in chosen platform
    • Develop recipes for Principal’s records to be stored in shared with other team members as necessary
    • Submit monthly expense reports

    Maintenance Responsibilities

    • Source, maintain or replace any necessary service items, equipment, or tools as needed
    • Create & execute service maintenance program for major appliances

    All other duties as assigned Requirements

    • Maintain the highest safety, sanitation, health and food storage standards
    • Set the tone for a creative, professional & inspired kitchen
    • Move about the workplace efficiently with care and consideration to noise
    • Able to track, use, and communicate across multiple platforms
    • Must be able to adapt to a dynamic work environment
    • Able to stand at least 12 hours & work numerous days in a row on occasion
    • Able to lift 35lbs. on a daily basis
    • Run errands for the Principals if necessary
    • Cross train peers for coverage.

Job Tags

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