Private Chef Needed in Washington, DC

A private family inWashington DCis seeking anexceptional Private Chefwho is meticulous creative confident and genuinely passionate about food. This is a principal wholoves food and loves talking about food so personality and enthusiasm are just as important as culinary talent!

Schedule: Full-Time 5 days/week (must be open to working weekends)

Compensation:$150k-$175k comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance an HSA 401(k) with employer match and paid time off.

The Ideal Chef:

• An exceptional Chef with strong experience inFrench and Asian cuisine
• Truly passionate about food - you love talking about ingredients dishes techniques restaurants and new ideas
• Creative and excited to bring fresh menu ideas to the table
• Meticulous about quality presentation organization and the details that make a meal exceptional
• Confident in your abilities and comfortable making recommendations and introducing the principal to new dishes
• Warm personable and engaging - someone who can connect with the principal through a shared love of food
• Knowledgeable about sourcing exceptional ingredients and creating thoughtful seasonal menus
• Professional reliable organized and experienced working within a private household

Qualifications:

• Formal culinary training from an accredited culinary school or recognized culinary program required
• 5 years of professional culinary experience ideally within private households or high-end culinary environments
  
• Strong background inFrench and Asian cuisine
• Excellent menu development ingredient sourcing and food presentation skill
• Experience managing all aspects of a private kitchen including grocery shopping inventory organization and food safety
• Strong professional references
• Discreet polished and comfortable working within a private household