Private Chef - Toronto, Canada - Charles MacPherson Associates

Description

Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced Private Chef/House Manager for a semi-formal residence in the Forest Hill area of Toronto. The successful applicant will be required to plan and prepare meals, plus some house management tasks. The typical work hours are 10am – 6pm, Monday through Friday. Applicants should be flexible with their schedules and be available for some evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is a full-time, live-out position with frequent summer travel required to a cottage property. Hours and schedule during cottage season will be discussed ahead of the upcoming season.

Candidate Profile:

You are a well-rounded private chef who enjoys keeping a clean and very well-organized work environment. You have a strong understanding of household hygiene and cleaning best practices. You have a 'do what it takes attitude' and have a calm and collected approach when things don't go as planned. You can wear a number of different hats and are an efficient manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Daily cooking required; must have knowledge of a variety of different cuisines, mainly healthy and nutritious meals
  
• Inventory management of the kitchen and residence including cleaning products and toiletries
  
• Menu planning, track and keep records of menus to avoid repetition of meals
  
• Grocery shopping
  
• Management of household staff, vendors, and contractors
  
• Take the lead in creating household schedules, manuals, and operational documentation
  
• Coordinate and complete deep clean projects with the housekeeper while the principals are travelling
  
• Ensure household mechanical systems, HVAC plumbing, equipment, and fixtures are maintained
  
• Schedule and supervise trades and contractors as needed
  
• Household administration including tracking expenses, invoices, reconciliation, contracts, employment records etc.
  
• Daily walkthroughs of residence, ensuring security measures and protocols are in place and the property is secure at all times
  
• Occasional entertainment event planning and facilitation
  
• Comfortable working in a home with pets
  
• Errands and other tasks as needed
  

Applicant Qualities:

• Excellent English communication skills and professional personal presentation
  
• Must maintain privacy and confidentiality always, exercising diplomacy, discretion and respecting appropriate boundaries
  
• A valid, clean Ontario driver's license (class G) is required; consistent access to a vehicle is required
  
• A degree or diploma from an accredited culinary institution is an asset
  
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  

Requirements

Covid 19 Considerations:

In order to maintain the health and safety of the workplace, this position will require a fully vaccinated candidate as a condition of employment. Proof of vaccination will be required by the candidate prior to their start date. Proof means documentation verifying receipt of a vaccination series approved by Health Canada.