Private Chef/House Manager - North York (Armour Heights / Wilson Heights / Downsview North) - Charles MacPherson Associates

Description

Private Chef/House Manager Toronto, ON

Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced Private Chef/House Manager for a semi-formal residence in 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
  

• Driving clients to events, appointments etc
  

• 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
  

• Daily walkthroughs of residence, ensuring security measures and protocols are in place and the property is secure at all times
  

• 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