Posted 2 days ago
Position Overview:
Seeking an experienced full-time Private Chef for a home where the principals are sophisticated about food and wine, enjoy eating daily healthy meals, and love to entertain.
The Chef should be able to prepare day-to-day low-fat meals and elevated cuisine for events, all with a focus on fresh and local products. Applicants should be flexible with schedules for regular entertaining
The position is full time, 5 days per week with flexibility for weekends and holiday entertaining
Primary Responsibilities:
· Plan weekly menus and menus for entertaining in collaboration with the principal
· Provide lunch and dinner daily, breakfast is not necessary
· Manage Kitchen inventories budgeting and all provisioning
· Assist with maintaining of household systems as they relate to the food and entertaining
· Table setting and staff management for all entertaining
· Able to provide front of house food and beverage service to guests for small events
· Maintain a clean kitchen at all times
Applicant Qualities:
· Previous experience as a Private Chef (5 years minimum)
· Must have strong culinary and communication skills; proficient at planning and discussing menus with Principal
· Comfortable developing weekly menus and designing menus for entertaining
· Strong knowledge of the modern history of food and cooking styles, particularly the Mediterranean diet
· Familiar with the best local sources for provisioning
· 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
· Polished professional presentation, must be committed to maintaining privacy and confidentiality at all times
· Good basic computer skills
· Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record (staff vehicle provided)
· Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Competitive salary and benefits.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to admin@selkirkinvestments.com.
Private residence in Midtown Toronto looking to hire a Private Chef.
Private residence in Midtown Toronto looking to hire a Private Chef.