Private Chef & Personal Assistant

Position: PRIVATE CHEF & PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Job Description
Private Chef / Personal Assistant

Location:

Upper East Side, NYC (with travel to secondary residences, e.g., Hamptons)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, with flexibility for evenings/weekends as needed; in Southampton Memorial Day-Labor Day Weds-Sunday on and days off will be Monday & Tuesday
Travel:
Summer in Southampton (Live-on property)

Start Date:

Flexible for the right candidate
Compensation: $150,000-$175,000 Commensurate with Experience, + Benefits + 3 weeks PTO
Heart of the Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a true hybrid position, where both the culinary and personal assistant responsibilities are equally essential in contributing to the smooth functioning of a warm, well-run household.

You'll wear two hats-Private Chef and Personal Assistant-and both require the same care, attention to detail, and thoughtfulness. Whether you're planning a nourishing family dinner, managing a home improvement project, coordinating travel, or setting the tone for a birthday celebration, your work will be deeply appreciated and impactful.

The family is kind, respectful, and deeply values long-term relationships. Many team members have been with them for over a decade-a reflection of the trust, loyalty, and mutual respect that define this home.

If you find joy in being of service, take pride in anticipating needs, and thrive in a role that blends creativity, variety, and strategic thinking, this could be your long-term home.

Dual Role Summary

This is an integrated, full-time position that blends culinary skill and personal and household coordination. You'll be responsible for:

• Preparing delicious, healthy meals for the family and their guests
• Supporting daily household operations and logistics
• Managing events, travel, and special projects
• Proactively solving problems and creating calm in a dynamic environment

Private Chef Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, seasonal dinners for the family each evening (with leftovers for lunch the next day)
• Maintain a rotation of ready-made breakfasts (quiches, overnight oats, frittatas, etc.)
• Plan menus with creativity and nutritional awareness, emphasizing proteins and vegetables
• Manage shopping, kitchen inventory, and cleanliness
• Cook for occasional gatherings (4-8 guests), typically monthly during the year and bi-weekly in summer
• Support extended family visits (typically two weeks per year)

Personal Assistant Responsibilities

• Event Planning and Logistics:
  Coordinate dinners, birthdays, holidays, and special celebrations
• Household Oversight:
  Liaise with vendors, manage home and office projects, and ensure everything runs smoothly
• Travel Coordination:
  Assist with trip planning and accompany the family on select trips
• Organization and Efficiency:
  Keep household and office environments stocked, tidy, and streamlined
• Act as a point of contact and decision-maker when needed, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
• Additional duties as needed

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in both culinary arts and personal or household support, ideally with experience in private homes or high-standard, fast-paced environments.

However, we recognize that exceptional candidates don't always follow a traditional path. We are open to applicants who may have fewer years of direct experience but demonstrate:

• A naturally service-oriented mindset
• High levels of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence
• Strong initiative and an ownership mentality
• A calm, thoughtful, and proactive approach to supporting others

Whether you're a seasoned hybrid professional or someone with transferable skills and outstanding potential, we are most interested in who you are-not just what's on your resume. The right fit, energy, and values alignment are just as important as technical experience.

Ideal Candidate

You are:

• Equally skilled in the kitchen and in coordination-you don't see these as separate roles, but as parts of a bigger mission to support a well-functioning, joyful home
• Discreet, organized, and proactive-you see what's needed before others do and take ownership of results
• Detail-driven and calm under pressure-you make complex situations look effortless
• Warm, loyal, and kind-you bring care to both your work and your relationships
• Looking for a long-term opportunity with room to grow and deepen your contributions over time

Schedule and Flexibility

• Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings/weekends for events or travel
• Alternate rest days provided when working outside core hours
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (vacation and sick time), with one week ideally aligned with a family holiday period
• Increased seasonal activity during summer and travel periods (e.g., Hamptons)

What Makes This Role Special

• Equal balance of Chef and PA duties-both are core to the role and equally valued
• A home where people stay-team members often remain for 10+ years
• A role with variety and growth-every day is different, and responsibilities can evolve over time
• A kind, loyal family-who respect boundaries and value their team's…