PRIVATE CHEF - CONTRACT POSITION – EAST HAMPTON, NY

$500 per meal ($2,000 per weekend)

Summer weekend placement (trials asap) 

We are seeking an easy-going, creative, and highly adaptable Private Chef for a prominent family and their guests spending the month of August in East Hampton. This is a short-term, part-time weekend contract for a fun, lively, and food-loving household.

The ideal candidate will seamlessly blend into a bustling, warm environment, catering to a group that ranges from toddlers to adults. You should be equally comfortable executing clean, simple dishes as you are creating complex, decadent, restaurant-style comfort food.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Location: East Hampton, NY. Candidate must be strictly local to the area; travel, relocation, and commuting costs are not covered.
• Schedule: Part-Time (Weekends only for the month of August).
• Service Shifts: * Friday: Dinner (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
• Saturday: Lunch (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) & Dinner (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
• Sunday: Lunch (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
• Household Size: Typically 8–10 adults (ages 30s+) and 2 children (ages 2 and 4). Regular entertaining and hosting should be expected.
• Collaborative Environment: The chef will work alongside the family's housekeepers. Because the principals love to cook themselves, a collaborative, welcoming attitude in the kitchen is a must.

CUISINE PREFERENCES & INSPIRATION

The family enjoys "restaurant-style comfort food" a balance of clean, vibrant, and simple meals alongside rich, decadent, and beautifully executed dishes.

• Primary Cuisines: A wide, global appreciation including American/BBQ, French, Italian, Mediterranean/Greek, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese (including sushi), and classic High-End Steakhouse.
• Culinary Benchmarks: Dishes inspired by the standards of Daniel Boulud, Sant Ambroeus, Le Bilboquet, and Wolfgang’s Steakhouse.

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & PREFERENCES

A critical requirement of this role is absolute precision regarding food allergies and dietary preferences. The chef must be highly flexible and attentive to the following:

• Severe Allergy: Celiac / Strict Gluten-Free required for 1–2 of the adults. Thorough cross-contamination protocols must be followed.
• Shellfish: Discretionary. Some adults in the household enthusiastically eat shellfish, while others strictly avoid it. Dishes must be clearly separated or adapted.
• Hard Dislikes: Absolutely no cilantro, no bell peppers, and no eggplant used in any meals.
• Children's Meals: Approachable, kid-friendly versions of meals for the 2 and 4-year-olds.

SERVICE STYLE

The service style shifts depending on the time of day and the flow of the weekend:

• Lunch/Brunch: Casual, beautiful, and abundant family-style platters.
• Dinner: Elegant, multi-course individually plated service.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full-Cycle Service: Menu curation tailored to weekly preferences, sourcing/provisioning the finest local Hamptons ingredients, immaculate preparation, plating, and meticulous kitchen clean-up.
• Kitchen Management: Operating and maintaining a premium, highly equipped residential kitchen featuring an induction stove, steam oven, warming drawer, grill, and dual refrigerators/freezers.

IDEAL CHEF PROFILE

• Experience: Flexible on formal credentials, but a proven track record of cooking at a high-end restaurant or private home level is required. Must possess exceptional execution skills.
• Personality: Easy-going, vibrant, and an excellent listener. You should love food, enjoy interacting with a lively family, and remain flexible by shifting guest counts or dietary adjustments.

COMPENSATION

• Rate: $500 per meal ($2,000 per weekend)
• Terms: Independent contract for the month of August.