Private Chef  West Hartford, CT • Fisher Island, FL

A private elderly couple is seeking a talented and professional Private Chef to serve as the culinary cornerstone of their household. The past Chef is retiring after 20 years. The couple divides the year between West Hartford, Connecticut (seven months) and Fisher Island, Florida (five months). This is a relaxed, private household environment where the emphasis is on excellent food, personal service, and a warm, unobtrusive presence. The couple also travels regularly when in Connecticut, and the Chef is not required to accompany them, which results in genuinely lighter weeks throughout the year.

FL Season                  Chef works approximately 10 days per month, January through May

Travel                        Nice Hotel provided

Compensation            $140,000 to $170,000, commensurate with experience, with benefits.

Schedule           Five days per week.

• Breakfast at approximately 6:30 AM, with the option to start the day later in coordination with the Housekeeper
• Lunch at approximately 11:30 AM
• Dinner at approximately 6:30 PM

FLORIDA SEASON

January through May. Approximately ten days per month at the couple’s Fisher Island residence. Beautiful hotel accommodation on the island and travel home for breaks are provided.

CULINARY FOCUS

Creative seasonal menus centered on fish, vegetables, and less sugar. The Couple prefers simple, healthy food drawn from a wide range of cuisines. No garlic, no meat. Intimate entertaining for up to six guests.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and serve breakfast (when in CT), lunch, and dinner five days per week
• Build seasonal, balanced menus aligned with couple preferences and dietary needs
• Source quality ingredients and manage purveyor relationships
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment
• Manage inventory, minimize waste, and operate within kitchen budget
• Handle entertaining, special occasions, and ad hoc requests
• Operate seamlessly between the Connecticut and Florida residences
• Run household errands as assigned, including specialty sourcing
• Serve as onsite point of contact for vendors during work hours
• Proactively coordinate vendor schedules and communicate household needs

CANDIDATE QUALITIES

• Skilled, creative, and confident with both couple meals and entertaining
• Warm, professional, and unobtrusive
• Highly organized, reliable, and accountable
• Works independently and anticipates needs with minimal supervision
• Flexible and adaptable across dual residences and shifting schedules
• Discreet and trustworthy; maintains strict household confidentiality

REQUIREMENTS

• Five or more years of experience as a private chef or in a comparable private household
• Excellent, verifiable references from prior private household roles
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to travel to Florida
• Does not smoke
• Fluent in English