Posted by Montclair Chef Agency is recruiting an experienced Traveling Private Chef for a full-time, permanent position serving an ultra-high-net-worth couple and their household. The role is based across the family’s residences in Miami, New York, Aspen, London, and Saint-Tropez, France.
The position offers a salary of $180,000 to $200,000 or more per year, depending on experience. Accommodation is provided when the chef is based in New York, Aspen, London, and Saint-Tropez, while the chef is responsible for arranging accommodation in Miami.
The employer also states that U.S. visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate. Applicants must have Michelin-star restaurant experience, a strong private-chef background in UHNW households, a valid driving licence, and the appropriate work authorization or residency required for the role and international travel.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Traveling Private Chef
- Employer: Montclair Chef Agency
- Location: Miami, Florida, with regular travel to New York, Aspen, London, and Saint-Tropez, France
- Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
- Employment Status: W2 employment
- Salary: $180,000–$200,000+ per year, depending on experience
- Start Date: Late Summer 2026
- Probation Period: 90 days
- Guests: Two principals, family visitors, and household staff
- Schedule: Generally Sunday through Thursday, approximately 9:00 AM until dinner service ends around 7:00–8:00 PM
- Cuisine Focus: Healthy, clean cuisine using fresh, seasonal, and organic ingredients
- Required Experience: Michelin-star restaurant experience and strong UHNW private-chef experience
- Driving Requirement: Valid driving licence
- Visa Sponsorship: U.S. visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate
- Accommodation: Provided in New York, Aspen, London, and Saint-Tropez; not provided in Miami
- Health Insurance: Provided after successful completion of the three-month probation period
About Montclair Chef Agency
The position is offered through Montclair Chef Agency, which describes itself as a global private chef recruitment agency.
The agency is recruiting the chef to work directly within the household of an UHNW couple whose lifestyle involves regular travel between several residences in the United States and Europe.
Job Description
The Traveling Private Chef will be responsible for the couple’s daily culinary requirements while moving between their residences in Miami, New York, Aspen, London, and Saint-Tropez.
The family generally spends six to eight months of the year in the United States. The chef will prepare daily lunch and dinner for the principals, prepare breakfast in advance for the following morning, and provide lunch for approximately four to six household staff.
The role requires the chef to maintain consistent culinary standards across multiple residences while managing menu planning, ingredient sourcing, provisioning, and grocery shopping.
The family’s preferred approach to food is health-focused, light, nutritious, and carefully presented. Meals should emphasize fresh, seasonal, and organic ingredients.
Key Responsibilities
The Traveling Private Chef will:
- Prepare daily lunch and dinner for the two principals.
- Prepare breakfast in advance for the following morning.
- Prepare lunch for approximately four to six household staff.
- Plan menus according to the family’s dietary preferences.
- Prepare healthy, clean, and nutritious meals.
- Work with organic, fresh, and seasonal ingredients.
- Prepare dishes influenced by Middle Eastern, French, Italian, and Asian cuisines.
- Focus on fish, chicken, vegetables, and other clean-eating options.
- Prepare healthy snacks and protein-based treats.
- Produce nutritious baked goods when required.
- Source and purchase premium organic ingredients.
- Manage provisioning and grocery shopping across the family’s residences.
- Maintain consistent culinary standards while travelling between locations.
- Work closely and professionally with the principals and household staff.
- Maintain discretion and professionalism within the private household.
- Travel regularly between the family’s residences.
- Make occasional short trips or day visits aboard the family’s private yacht when required.
No yachting certification is required for the position.
Qualifications and Requirements
The employer is seeking a highly experienced private chef with both fine-dining and UHNW household experience.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Michelin-star restaurant experience.
- A strong background working as a Private Chef within UHNW households.
- A valid driving licence.
- Valid U.S. and/or UK work authorization or residency.
- The ability to travel internationally on a regular basis.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Professionalism and discretion.
- The ability to work closely with principals and household staff.
Culinary Experience
The successful chef should be comfortable producing refined, health-focused cuisine based on fresh, seasonal, and organic ingredients.
Experience with Middle Eastern, French, Italian, and Asian cuisines is relevant to the family’s preferences. Knowledge of healthy snacks, protein-based treats, and nutritious baked goods is highly valued.
Salary and Benefits
The Traveling Private Chef position offers a salary of $180,000 to $200,000 or more per year, depending on experience.
The employment package includes:
- Full-time permanent W2 employment.
- 90-day probation period.
- Health insurance following successful completion of the three-month probation period.
- Accommodation in New York.
- Accommodation in Aspen.
- Accommodation in London.
- Accommodation in Saint-Tropez.
- International travel between the family’s residences as required by the role.
The chef is responsible for securing their own accommodation while based in Miami, which is typically from early January through mid-May.
Visa Sponsorship and Accommodation
U.S. visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate, according to the job listing.
The employer also states that applicants must have valid U.S. and/or UK work authorization or residency and be able to travel internationally on a regular basis.
Accommodation is provided when the chef is working in New York, Aspen, London, and Saint-Tropez. Accommodation is not provided in Miami.
The listing does not specify the visa category or provide detailed eligibility requirements for sponsorship.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is intended for an experienced private chef who combines high-level restaurant training with substantial experience working in UHNW private households.
Candidates should be comfortable managing menus, premium ingredient sourcing, provisioning, and daily meals while maintaining a discreet and professional relationship with principals and household staff.
The position may also suit chefs who enjoy international travel and are prepared to work across multiple residences in the United States and Europe.
Applicants should be able to meet the stated work authorization, international travel, driving, and Michelin-star experience requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Traveling Private Chef job?
The salary is $180,000 to $200,000 or more per year, depending on the candidate’s experience.
Where is the Private Chef position based?
The chef will travel between residences in Miami, New York, Aspen, London, and Saint-Tropez, France.
Is this a full-time position?
Yes. It is a full-time, permanent W2 position with a 90-day probation period.
Does the job offer visa sponsorship?
Yes. The listing states that U.S. visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.
Is accommodation provided?
Yes, accommodation is provided in New York, Aspen, London, and Saint-Tropez. The chef must arrange their own accommodation when based in Miami.
What experience is required?
Applicants must have Michelin-star restaurant experience and a strong background as a private chef in UHNW households.
What is the typical work schedule?
The schedule is generally Sunday through Thursday, from approximately 9:00 AM until dinner service finishes, usually around 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Is a yacht certification required?
No. Occasional short trips and day visits aboard the family’s private yacht may be required, but no yachting certifications are needed.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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