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Full-Time Traveling Private Chef – (Boston MA & Palm Beach, FL)

Overview
A young, health-conscious entrepreneur is seeking a dedicated Private Chef to support a dual-residence lifestyle between Massachusetts and Florida. This is a long-term career role (10+ years), designed for a chef who values stability, loyalty, and the opportunity to grow alongside a client as his homes and lifestyle expand. 
 
Residences & Lifestyle
● Boston, MA (approx. May 22 – Oct 15) → currently a 1,700 sq ft luxury apartment, with a larger estate purchase anticipated within 12 months.
● Palm Beach, FL (approx. Oct 15 – May 21) → 3400 sq ft home (A bigger house with a professional kitchen will follow).
● Monthly travel between residences (0–2 times).
● Occasional domestic and international travel (chef typically accompanies for trips longer than 3 days).
● Both kitchens are equipped with high-end tools (HexClad, Le Creuset, sous vide equipment, Japanese knives, etc.).
 
Schedule & Meals
● Monday–Friday: light breakfast, moderate lunch, and full dinner service, plus meal preparation for the weekend.
● Saturday: off, except for occasional events or dinners, with an alternate rest day provided.

● Sunday: off, except for occasional events or dinners, with an alternate rest day provided.

 

● Service includes cooking, serving, and kitchen management — the chef does not dine with the principal.
 
Culinary Style & Nutrition
● Global inspiration (Asian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Latin, American), with openness to explore new cuisines.
●Must have a balanced approach between lighter meals (seafood, vegetables) and heartier dishes (steak, pasta, roasts).
● Restrictions: prefers meals lighter in dairy, with indulgence reserved for special occasions.
● Variety is encouraged, with the ability to repeat favorite staples weekly.
● Deep understanding of controlling the fat intake and able to cook without much fat (Steaming, BBQ, Braising, Sous vide)
● Presentation: casual elegance for daily meals, elevated to fine dining / multi-course plating when entertaining guests, business colleagues.
●Knowledge of wine and spirit pairings a plus.
●Deep knowledge of sushis/Japanese food strongly preferred. 
 

●Cooking simple healthy, balanced and cost-efficient dish daily for the staff (2) (salad, protein/veg/Starch, which will be enough for lunch/dinner)

Responsibilities
● Full ownership of culinary function: menu planning (important), sourcing, stocking, preparation, serving, sanitation and cleanup. Reporting any problem or maintenance to be done to HM or Principal directly.
● Nutritional oversight: broad health-conscious planning with the ability to calculate macros when needed (e.g., weight management). Must know how to track intakes (MyfitnessPal/Cronometer or similar)
● Budgeting, making weekly reports (Excel/Google Sheet) on culinary expenses (mandatory).
● Strong preference for local and organic sourcing, building relationships with farmers markets and specialty purveyors.
● Meal preparation for off-days and for travel periods.
● Hosting support for small, intimate dinners and gatherings.
 
 
 
Candidate Profile
● 5–10+ years of professional experience; private household experience strongly preferred, would consider top 5* Hotels chains experience (4 Seasons, Shangri’La, Peninsula, The Ritz-Carlton, St Regis, Mandarin Oriental)
● Formal culinary training (Culinary Institute, Le Cordon Bleu, etc.) preferred but not required.
● Multi-cuisine versatility with a balance of nutrition-driven and fine dining techniques.
● Calm, discreet, and professional; comfortable in the background but able to engage warmly when needed.
● Values privacy, loyalty, and long-term commitment to one client.

● Flexibility and adaptability if last minute change of plans.
 
●Creativity to work with leftovers and ensure minimum waste.
●Deep understanding of Healthy/balanced diet. (prior experience with athletes/ professional sport organizations a plus)
●Baker a plus but not mandatory
●Portfolio of work a plus
Compensation & Housing
 
● Competitive full-time salary.
● Chef maintains a personal home base in either MA or FL; housing provided in the opposite state when stationed there.
● Travel covered when accompanying the Principal.
●Must have his own transportation within his home base.