Company Bio:

Our client is a successful Vancouver businessman seeking a skilled Private Chef to prepare healthy, daily meals and occasionally host dinner parties for friends and family. This unique role offers the opportunity to work in a beautiful setting, with lodging provided in a separate house on the property, just seconds away from the beach.

Compensation:

  • Base salary of $70,000
  • Lodging valued at $40,000 annually
  • Benefits package included
  • 3 weeks of vacation

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare daily nutritious and delicious meals tailored to the client’s dietary preferences and health goals.
  • Plan and execute menus for occasional dinner parties, providing an elevated dining experience for the client’s friends and family.
  • Manage the kitchen’s wine inventory, ensuring proper storage and selection for meals and events.
  • Source high-quality, fresh ingredients, prioritizing organic and locally-sourced produce whenever possible.
  • Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including inventory control, equipment maintenance, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
  • Collaborate closely with the client to understand their dietary preferences, ensuring each meal is both health-focused and enjoyable.
  • Maintain flexibility in meal planning and preparation, adapting to the client’s dynamic schedule and lifestyle.
  • Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation within the kitchen and food storage areas.
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest culinary trends and nutritional practices to continuously enhance meal variety and quality.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience as a Private Chef is welcomed but not mandatory; ideal candidate is a Sous Chef with fine-dining experience looking for a stable, day-time position.
  • Strong culinary skills, with an emphasis on health-conscious and fine-dining meal preparation.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to plan and prepare meals efficiently.
  • Experience managing wine inventory and pairing selections is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working in a private, high-profile household.
  • Passion for cooking, with creativity and the ability to create a wide range of healthy and flavorful meals.
  • Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and professionalism in the kitchen.
  • Flexibility to work evenings or weekends for special events and gatherings as needed.

If you think you would be a good match, we would love to meet you. Please fill out our application form.