Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Personal Chef and Food & Beverage Manager

Position Type: Full-Time, Live-Out

Schedule: 11 am 8 pm Tuesday through Saturday with flexibility requested (days off are Sunday and Monday)

Location: Fairfield County, CT

Salary: $90k-$100k based on experience plus health insurance benefits

Overview:

This position is ideal for a highly organized and adaptable professional who excels in a multifunctional role. This position encompasses daily cooking, kitchen cleaning, food and household shopping, laundry, wardrobe organization, and dry-cleaning coordination. In addition, the role requires travel to various domestic and international properties to assist local staff, including providing cooking support and instructing on cooking techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Menu Planning and Meal Preparation:

- Collaborate with the Principal to design diverse and balanced menus.

- Prepare high-quality, flavorful daily meals and provide meal service at the table.

- Accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences while maintaining excellent taste.

- Research and propose new recipes and innovative cooking techniques.

- Develop and test health-conscious recipes aligned with the familys dietary goals.

- Communicate effectively with the family to understand their preferences, dietary restrictions, and health goals.

- Coordinate with staff members across all properties to ensure recipes are updated, modifications are communicated, and menu planning is ahead of family arrivals.

- Upload recipes to corresponding apps (IG, SharePoint, etc.) to ensure staff at all properties are informed, and maintain accurate records.

- Test new recipes, techniques, and suppliers, and distribute updates to relevant staff.

- Prepare meals for 7 days a week and maintain a stock of frozen meals to ensure the supporting staff can serve the Principals on chefs days off (Sunday and Monday).

2. Travel, Management, and Support Duties:

- Travel to domestic and international properties to support local staff as needed.

- Assist with cooking, instruct local staff on cooking techniques, and provide guidance on meal preparation.

- Coordinate with other cook teams to align menus and gather feedback from the family on approved recipes.

- Research recipes and maintain organized files of recipes, cookbooks, and online resources.

- Ensure standardization of recipes, use of apps, techniques, and processes in all kitchens across all properties.

- Research new suppliers at each property to present to property staff.

-Fresh fruits and vegetables, proteins, baked goods.

-Locally sourced as well as on-line options.

- Update wine inventory as needed and ensure all properties are doing the same.

- Develop list of cooking techniques/tips that should be standardized across all properties

- Ensure technique standardization is shared and implemented in each property.

3. Kitchen & Laundry Management:

- Maintain a well-organized and clean kitchen environment.

- Conduct weekly deep cleans of the kitchen, cooking surfaces, and adjoining areas to uphold high hygiene and sanitation standards.

- Manage inventory, grocery shopping, and storage of food supplies.

- Perform all laundry tasks, including washing, ironing, folding, and storing the familys clothing.

- Handle the logistics and coordination of dry-cleaning services for all family bedding, napkins, and tablecloths, including tracking and accounting for all items.

- Identify minor clothing repairs and stains, and coordinate with the appropriate professionals for their resolution.

- Follow cleaning instructions for all fabrics and liaise with dry cleaners for professional services.

- Execute other assigned domestic tasks and assist with pet feeding.

4. Small Parties & Events:

- Plan, cook, and serve at small events, family gatherings, and dinner parties.

- Consider table settings, wine, staffing needs, music, flowers, etc.

- Coordinate logistics with other staff members to ensure smooth execution of culinary and event-related activities.

5. Household Shopping:

- Manage all aspects of household shopping, including groceries, cleaning supplies, and other essentials.

- Source quality products while adhering to family preferences and budget considerations.

- Be cost-conscious by identifying savings opportunities and reducing waste to ensure efficient use of resources and lower expenses.

- Use company processes and app-based controls to account for expenditures and property inventories.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Proven experience in cooking, menu planning, and kitchen management.

- Ability to travel domestically and internationally and adapt to various settings.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Strong communication skills for collaborating with family members and staff.

- Experience in coordinating with multiple teams and managing recipe files and feedback.

This position requires a dynamic individual who can seamlessly blend culinary expertise with organizational and support skills across various properties. The ideal candidate will also be a natural mentor, capable of developing junior team members and using effective communication to foster a positive and harmonious work environment.

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