Private Chef – Union Square, NYC (Vegetarian)

About This Position

A private household in Union Square is seeking a creative Private Chef with strong vegetarian and vegan cooking skills. The culinary focus is healthy, flavorful food and varied menus drawing on world cuisines, including Mediterranean, Italian, Mexican, Thai, and Japanese cooking. The usual schedule is five days per week, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility in days and an early start around 6–6:30 a.m. Duties include hot breakfast, packed lunches and snacks, occasional dinner preparation, and occasional entertaining for up to 20 guests. Table service is generally needed only when hosting. The aim is to identify a chef soon, with a transition or part-time schedule through the remainder of 2026 and full-time work ideally beginning in January 2027; timing is flexible. A short handover with the current chef is available. Occasional cooking in New Jersey and travel may be part of the role; access to a car is helpful but not essential.

Requirements

• Strong vegetarian and vegan cooking skills
• Ability to create healthy, flavorful menus across a range of world cuisines
• Availability for early-morning starts and a generally Monday–Friday schedule
• Flexibility for occasional entertaining and potential travel

Benefits

• Approximately three weeks of vacation, with timing coordinated around the household’s schedule
• Private accommodation when traveling for the role