AS604 - Full-Time Chef - Upper West Side
Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to excellent salary, fulfilling work environment, and significant opportunities for creative expression in cooking.
- Salary range: $125,000 – $200,000 based on experience
- Excellent work-life balance with consistent hours
- High degree of creative freedom in meal preparation
Pros
- Salary range of $125,000 to $200,000 annually depending on experience
- Stable employment with a Monday through Friday schedule
- High degree of creative freedom in meal preparation
Cons
- High expectations from employers could create stress
- Potential complexity in managing diverse dietary preferences
- Demands for cleanliness and upkeep may require significant effort
Who it's for
Senior • On-site
Good fit
- Senior chefs with a rich culinary background
- Culinary professionals who thrive on creativity and family cooking
- Individuals seeking a stable position with a supportive family environment
Not recommended for
- Beginners or less experienced cooks
- Individuals who prefer non-family-oriented roles
- Candidates who do not appreciate complex meal requirements
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Overview
A busy family of four is seeking a full-time chef for their home on the Upper West Side. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, and the chef will be responsible for the preparation of lunch and dinner daily. The family eats lunch around 12pm and dinner around 6pm. The chef should be flexible to cook for approximately one dinner party per week, with dinner served around 8:30pm.
This couple enjoys healthy eating, and would like to find a chef who can cook organic, clean, light, and delicious food. One of the principals is a vegetarian who enjoys Indian, Mexican, Chinese, and Thai cuisines, among others. The other principal prefers more simple foods, with a focus on chicken as the main protein, so the chef should be comfortable with preparing different meals to suit their preferences. The family also has two children, ages four and one- the family is seeking a chef who truly enjoys cooking for children and is willing to cater to their preferences as well.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of lunch and dinner daily, with meals and snacks left in the fridge for the weekend
- Grocery shopping and keeping the home stocked with staples
- Kitchen and pantry organization
- Working with a "clean as you go" mentality, as the family eats most meals in the kitchen and would prefer the chef to depart right after the meal is served. There is no housekeeper in the home after dinner service, so the chef should be comfortable cleaning up after themselves
- Management and training of the housekeepers with regards to kitchen upkeep
Qualifications
- Professional demeanor- the kitchen is the center of the home, and the family seeks to keep a serene environment despite how busy things get
- Sunny disposition and positive attitude
- Discreet and quiet
- True team player- helpful and proactive in asking other staff how they can assist during downtime
- Great balance of creativity, and willingness to stick with client preferences
Requirements
- Covid vaccinated
- US work authorization
- NYC based; the family is not considering relocations at this time
Salary and Benefits
- $125-200k annually, DOE
- Full benefits including health insurance
- NYC based with no summer relocation
