Private chef

Private Chef
JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a reliable and skilled Private Chef to cook daily meals for a family of four. The chef should know multiple cuisines, understand healthy cooking, and maintain a clean and well-organized kitchen.

On the attitude front, seeking someone who is respectful, humble and collaborative treating all staff and roles with equal dignity, maintaining a pleasant and professional attitude, and communicating clearly. The chef should show a strong willingness to learn and grow, take pride in their craft without ego, and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.

Job Description: Private Chef

Location: Private Residence - Thane

Household: Family of 4 (2 elderly people above 75 and two 40+ age people one of them travelling often)

Role: Full-time Private Chef

Reporting to: Homeowner

Key Responsibilities
1. Daily Cooking & Meal Preparation

• Prepare high-quality meals for a family of four, primarily vegetarian, with occasional non-vegetarian dishes for the daughter and guests.
• Knowledge in South Indian, North Indian, Maharashtrian, Continental, Oriental and Mediterranean cuisines.
• Knowledge of a range of dishes including salads, soups, omlettes, smoothies, gluten-free meals.
• Work confidently with alternative ingredients such as millets, brown rice, black rice, jowar, ragi, and other specialty grains.
• ** To be discussed if all the meals can be prepared at one stretch and the chef can leave but flexibility will be needed during guest dinners.

2. Menu Planning & Nutrition

• Create daily and weekly menus tailored to family preferences, dietary requirements, and nutritional goals.
• Prepare diet- and nutrition-specific meals aligned with health objectives.
• Design balanced meals considering taste, mood, seasonal produce, and wellness guidelines.

3. Guest Hospitality

• Manage guest meals and special dining requirements during guest visits and gatherings
• Ensure a polished presentation and timely service for guests, coordinating with household staff when required.
• Support the MD who believes warmth and personal care for guests are main elements of true hospitality. She will do the serving part by herself.
• ** Support will be there from housekeeper and helper (both are educated) during guest visits

4. Kitchen & Inventory Management

• Prepare list of items needed, track pantry items, and coordinate with the educated helper ( helper cum chauffeur) for procurement of the same.
• Monitor proper storage, freshness, and rotation of ingredients.
• Maintain special kitchen equipment and appliances like blenders, grinders, ovens etc

5. Hygiene & Safety

• Follow strict standards of food handling, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Keep the kitchen consistently clean (housekeeper will clean but good to explain them), systematic, organized, and compliant with food safety norms.
• Explain and ensure daily cleaning routines are followed by responsible staff.

6. Coordination & Scheduling

• Work in alignment with the daily household routine and schedules.
• Maintain flexibility for special occasions, events, or guest requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Private Chef or in a similar professional culinary role.
• Knowledge of multi-cuisine cooking and healthy food preparation.
• Understanding of dietary restrictions, balanced meal planning, and nutrition-focused cooking.
• Ability to adapt recipes and use alternative ingredients.
• Excellent time management, organization, and hospitality skills.
• Professional, discreet, and respectful attitude within a private household environment

Remuneration and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance linked bonus
• Medical insurance

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