Hiring: Private Chef (Part-Time)

Location: Houston, TX.

Type: Part-Time.

Day: three (3) to four (4) days per week

Hours: 2 PM - 10 PM

Meals: Dinner

Min. Experience: 3+ Years

Salary: $35/h+ D.O.E.

Accommodation: Live-out

Add. info: Has the potential to develop into a more Full-Time position if/ when main chef is unavailable.

ABOUT US 

Handgraaf Estates is a privately held luxury company that provides the highest level of Private Staffing and Estate Management. We tailor our service to the exact needs of every client and strive for nothing less but the highest level of excellence.

PLEASE SEND CV & REFERENCES TO

info@HandgraafEstates.com

SUMMARY

Lovely family located in Houston, TX is looking for a second private chef to fill-in for family's main chef when he/she is unavailable. The candiate will be repsonsible for preparing family-style dinners, fresh salads, and everyday meals in a private household, with a culinary focus on Mexican cuisine, complemented by French influences and Asian-fusion flavors. The role emphasizes approachable, high-quality food prepared in a relaxed yet service-oriented home environment (family style dinners)

The ideal candidate is confident in planning simple, seasonal menus, sourcing ingredients as needed, and maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen throughout service. Attention to detail, consistency, and respect for household preferences are essential.

The household seeks a dependable, discreet, and adaptable professional who enjoys working in a private residence and can respond to evolving schedules and needs. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, possess strong professional cooking experience, and be prepared to provide excellent references and successfully complete a background check.

Although the position starts out as Part-Time, it has the potential to develop into a Full-Time role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all elements of hospitality, food and beverage service within the residence.

• Successfully communicate with household staff to coordinate mealtimes so meals run smoothly and are executed on time

• Manage food-related vendor and contractor relationships

• Uphold the highest sanitary and cleanliness standards for the kitchen

• Create meals according to the family’s preferences and adapt to the family’ preferences as they change

• Prepare a variety of food to help develop the children’s palate

• Source the freshest ingredients

• Handle all aspects of grocery shopping, kitchen supply procurement, and inventory management.

• Prepare and package breakfast for the kids and parents.

• Additional chef responsibilities as needed and requested

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as a Private Chef or similar role.

• Strong command of the English language; superb communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent references from current and/or previous employers

• Minimum 3 + years related experience working as a private chef for a private family

• Comfortable working in a home environment with children and experience preparing meals and snacks for children of all ages

• Comfortable working in an active family kitchen

• Must be able to fully manage kitchen cleaning, stocking, serving, maintenance, etc.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize work

• Professional in both mindset and manor; use of utmost discretion at all times

• Works with positivity and is calm under pressure; always maintaining a warm and welcoming home environment.

• Experience preparing a variety of cuisines including Asian and Mediterranean

• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record

• Legally able to work in the United States

OUR CORE VALUES

 ● Principal’s First

Ability to stay focused on meeting and exceeding the Principal’s needs.

● Learn from mistakes

Able to admit mistakes upfront and seeks the truth. Learns and grows from mistakes. Makes thoughtful choices and provides solutions to avoid future mistakes.

● Conscientious

Finishes duties mindfully, effectively, and promptly.

● Dedication

Shows a deep commitment to the role and people.

● Accountable

Takes ownership of tasks and time for due diligence.

● Independent

Thinks, acts, and finds solutions independently.

● Resilience

Does not complain or shy away from assigned work. Confronts difficulties with a positive outlook.