Part-time Private Chef Needed- Chicago, IL (Gold Coast)

Part-time Private Chef needed for long-term position with a single Principal in Chicago, IL (Gold Coast). This position will be part-time and salaried, based on 28 hours per week. The schedule may vary from week-to-week so Chef is expected to be flexible and adaptable with the Principal’s changing needs.

Chef’s duties will include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for all grocery shopping and sourcing fresh produce, meats, and dairy products

Stocking and maintaining kitchen inventory

Purchasing for and maintaining wine cellar

Assisting with and serving at dinner parties for family and other guests

Adhering to Principal’s dietary restrictions or preferences

Cleaning and maintaining an organized kitchen and workspace

Handling the daily walks, feedings, and care of a small dog 

Traveling to the Principal’s second residence for up to 8-weeks in the summer

Applicants should have a culinary degree, a minimum of 3-years experience working in a private household, be pet-friendly, a team player who takes great pride in his/her work, is flexible, shows initiative, pays close attention to detail, be looking to make a long-term commitment, and maintains the utmost discretion and confidentiality at all times. Family has a zero-tolerance policy for any breach of their privacy; confidentiality is of the utmost importance and any gossiping will not be tolerated.

Salary is commensurate with experience and Employer guarantees a minimum of 28-hours/week. Chef will be expected to submit timesheets on a quarterly basis, at which time additional compensation will be reviewed for bonus purposes. Start date will be on or before September 8, 2015. To apply or for more details, please email dan@alteregoconcierge.com.