Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Type: Temporary, Full-Time.
Day: Monday - Friday
Hours: 10 AM - 8 PM
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Min. Experience: 3+ Years
Salary: D.O.E. - Weekly / Monthly Rate
Accommodation: Live-out
Work Period: 11/19/24 - 12/19/24 (possible extension to 1/1/25)
ABOUT US
Handgraaf Estates is a privately held luxury company that provides the highest level of Private Staffing and Estate Management. We tailor our service to the exact needs of every client and strive for nothing less but the highest level of excellence.
PLEASE SEND CV & REFERENCES TO
info@HandgraafEstates.com
SUMMARY
A private Palm Beach Gardens-based family of eight is seeking a creative and positive temporary private chef to manage all daily culinary needs in a dynamic household environment. This is a temporary full-time position, starting November 19th, 2024 till December 19th, 2024 (with potential to extend to January 1st, 2025) from Monday to Friday, roughly 10:00am to 8:00pm.
The ideal candidate must have extensive experience working in a busy household with nannies and children under five years old as well as older teenagers. The chef will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and pre-packaging meals for the family, including school lunches for the children and meals for the nanny.
In addition, the chef will coordinate with household staff to ensure seamless mealtime operations. Responsibilities also include managing two kitchens, overseeing kitchen inventory and organization, and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and kitchen maintenance. The chef will maintain a warm and welcoming home environment always working with positivity and remaining calm under pressure.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee all elements of hospitality, food and beverage service within the residence daily
Successfully communicate with household staff to coordinate mealtimes so meals run smoothly and are executed on time
Manage all food-related vendor and contractor relationships
Uphold the highest sanitary and cleanliness standards for the kitchen
Create meals according to the family’s preferences and adapt to the family’ preferences as they change
Prepare a variety of food to help develop the children’s palate
Source the freshest ingredients
Handle all aspects of grocery shopping, kitchen supply procurement, and inventory management for their three kitchens
Prepare and package breakfast for the kids and parents.
Meal prep grab and go lunches for the Mr. and Mrs. upon request
Package lunch boxes for school aged children
Prepare meals for the nanny
Serve children dinners apart from the principals (i.e., children’s dinner time)
Serve separate family style dinners for the principals after the small children’s dinner
Meal prep and packaged meals for Saturdays and Sundays
Additional chef responsibilities as needed and requested
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience as a Private Chef or similar role.
Strong command of the English language; superb communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent references from current and/or previous employers
Minimum 3 + years related experience working as a private chef for a private family
Comfortable working in a home environment with children and experience preparing meals and snacks for children of all ages
Comfortable working in an active family kitchen
Must be able to fully manage kitchen cleaning, stocking, serving, maintenance, etc.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Professional in both mindset and manor; use of utmost discretion at all times
Works with positivity and is calm under pressure; always maintaining a warm and welcoming home environment.
Experience preparing a variety of cuisines including Swedish, Asian and Mediterranean
Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
Legally able to work in the United States
OUR CORE VALUES
● Principal’s First
Ability to stay focused on meeting and exceeding the Principal’s needs.
● Learn from mistakes
Able to admit mistakes upfront and seeks the truth. Learns and grows from mistakes. Makes thoughtful choices and provides solutions to avoid future mistakes.
● Conscientious
Finishes duties mindfully, effectively, and promptly.
● Dedication
Shows a deep commitment to the role and people.
● Accountable
Takes ownership of tasks and time for due diligence.
● Independent
Thinks, acts, and finds solutions independently.
● Resilience
Does not complain or shy away from assigned work. Confronts difficulties with a positive outlook.
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