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Private Chef Job Offer in Toronto, Canada
Description for the Private Chef Job Offer in Toronto, Canada
Seeking an experienced full-time Private Chef for 2 homes where the principal loves to cook, loves to entertain and is always hands-on in her kitchens when time permits.
Based in Toronto the Chef will accompany the principal to a home in the South of France for approximately four months a year, two in the spring and two in the fall.
The Chef should be able to prepare day-to-day Mediterranean style meals and elevated cuisine for events, all with a focus on fresh and local products. In a busy household, the successful candidate will be required to cook daily healthy meals for one principal but should also be confident cooking dinner parties for 8-10 people.
A knowledge and love of vegetable gardens will be an asset. Applicants should be flexible with schedules for some weekends and special events.
Based in Toronto the Chef will accompany the principal to a home in the South of France for approximately four months a year, two in the spring and two in the fall.
The Chef should be able to prepare day-to-day Mediterranean style meals and elevated cuisine for events, all with a focus on fresh and local products. In a busy household, the successful candidate will be required to cook daily healthy meals for one principal but should also be confident cooking dinner parties for 8-10 people.
A knowledge and love of vegetable gardens will be an asset. Applicants should be flexible with schedules for some weekends and special events.
Vacancy duties and responsibilities
- Daily cooking of simple, healthy meals with a focus on nutrition and fresh ingredients
- Understand the importance of incorporating local ingredients and delighted to shop at farmers markets in both countries. In both countries sourcing the very best ingredients will be expected
- Plan weekly menus and menus for entertaining in collaboration with the principal
- Kitchen inventory budgeting and management, including all provisioning
- Comfortable working with a system of record keeping and manuals
- Manage on-site and off-site wine cellars in both countries
- Assist with maintaining of household systems as it relates to the kitchen and events
- Assist Principal with event planning and execution
- Able to provide front of house food and beverage service to guests for small events
- Maintain a clean kitchen at all times
Profile requirement
- Previous experience as a Private Chef (5 years minimum)
- Must be flexible and accommodating with work schedules
- Must have strong culinary and communication skills; proficient at planning and discussing menus with Principal
- Willing to work with an established collection of recipes; principal is open to modifications and initiatives at any time
- Comfortable developing bi weekly food plans and designing menus for entertaining
- Strong knowledge of the modern history of food and cooking styles, particularly the Mediterranean diet
- Well read and conversant about major food writers
- Familiar with the best local sources for provisioning (Toronto)
- Adaptable, self-motivated, with excellent time management, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- A team player able to work cooperatively with household staff and vendors
- A relaxed and easy going demeanor and a great sense of humour
- Excellent computer literacy
- Polished professional presentation, must maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times
- Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record (staff vehicle provided)
- Able to travel with Principal to France as required
- French language skills are essential
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Conditions
- This is a full-time permanent position. Start as soon as possible.
- Accommodation in France will be provided.
- Accommodation in Toronto is NOT provided.
Private Chef Salary
Exceptional salary and benefits for the right candidate
Information about the role
Ad reference : 2050 LDM
Post on 16/06/2023 by Morgan & Mallet International
Ad reference : 2050 LDM
Post on 16/06/2023 by Morgan & Mallet International
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This vacancy is managed by Morgan Mallet International New-York
Address: 600 Third Avenue, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10016, United States Téléphone : +1 332 236 7366 E-mail : contact@householdstaff.agency Similar Job Offer : Private Chef Job Offer in Manhattan, USA |