Private Chef

Private Chef Full-Time
Plano Texas (with travel to Cabo Mexico and Park City Utah)
Open to candidates nationwide!

A UHNW family based in Plano Texas is seeking a highly skilled health-focused Private Chef to join their household in a full-time permanent role. The family primarily resides in Texas and splits time in Cabo Mexico with occasional travel to Park City Utah. The chef must be willing and able to travel with the family and adapt to evolving schedules.

This is a TuesdaySaturday position (five days per week). Lunch and dinner are required daily with breakfast service included on Saturdays. The household includes two adults and two younger children full-time with two teenagers on a week-on/week-off schedule.

The family follows a very clean nutrient-dense diet no seed oils minimal processed ingredients and a strong emphasis on high-quality proteins and vegetables. Weekday meals are often intentionally simple and repetitive (for example chicken thighs rice and vegetables) while Saturday dinners allow for greater creativity. The children may require more traditional meals and the chef should be comfortable preparing separate dishes when appropriate.

The chef will have full responsibility for the kitchen including shopping pantry management organization and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times. This is an autonomous role requiring strong time management and the ability to operate independently. A Sunday chef provides coverage on the primary chefs days cases of extended travel with the family additional days worked may be balanced with compensatory time off.

The ideal candidate has experience in high-end or Michelin-level kitchens along with prior private household experience and a strong understanding of discretion and household etiquette. The chef must read the room well maintaining warmth and professionalism while respecting boundaries particularly during family time or business conversations.

Candidates may be asked to complete a paid trial including preparation of a red sauce one Italian dish and one Mexican dish. The family is respectful and values not only culinary excellence but also humility kindness and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of private chef experience in a UHNW or private household setting

• Strong understanding of private household etiquette and discretion

• Experience managing a kitchen independently including shopping inventory and organization

• Ability to follow structured dietary guidelines and prepare clean health-focused meals

• Comfortable preparing separate meals for adults and children as needed

• Professional background in high-end or fine dining kitchens preferred

• Valid drivers license preferred

• Must be based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Willingness and ability to travel with the family as required

• Willingness to relocate for the role

Compensation & Details

• $200000 USD per year

• Full-time permanent (TuesdaySaturday schedule)

• Paid time off: 1520 days annually

• Accommodation provided while traveling

• Relocation assistance (flights and one month of housing) may be available for the right candidate

• Start date: ASAP

This is an exceptional opportunity for a disciplined health-conscious chef who thrives in a structured yet dynamic private household environment.