Private Chef and Household Assistant

Private Chef & Household Assistant (Live-Out)

Franklin, Tennessee – Full‑time – Travel required

A highly private UHNW family with multiple residences seeks an exceptional Private Chef to support a couple based full‑time in Franklin, TN. This role is primarily culinary with a strong wellness and longevity emphasis, complemented by light household‑assistant responsibilities to ensure seamless daily operations across Nashville, and occasional travel to other U.S. residences. This is a live‑out position.

• Prepare daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for two adults, with additional meals for visiting family members
• Wellness‑focused cuisine: organic sourcing, low sugar, no seed oils, allergy‑aware
• Plated service with clean, minimalist presentation and organized table settings
• Approximately 80% culinary execution / 20% household‑assistant responsibilities

• Develop menus based on wellness objectives and evolving schedules
• Deliver a mix of live‑prepared and advance‑prepped meals
• Maintain a pristine kitchen and well‑organized pantries across residences
• Source from farmers’ markets, reputable organic purveyors, and delivery services
• Offer clean, non‑alcoholic beverage options aligned to wellness goals
• Support occasional intimate entertaining and advance holiday meal preparation

• Greet and oversee service vendors including contractors and technicians
• Coordinate with housekeeping teams to maintain elevated home standards
• Assist with operational logistics on an as‑needed basis
• Maintain composure and professionalism when plans shift unexpectedly
• Travel 4–6 times per year to Austin, San Francisco, and New York
• Travel separately; arrive ahead to: establish household kitchen setup, source high‑quality local ingredients and ship specialty items, prepare meals ahead of family arrival
• Duration may extend several weeks to multiple months
• Travel‑related expenses reimbursed

• Prepare meals in advance to support weekends
• Holiday coverage limited to prep only – no work on actual holidays
• Must comfortably pivot with short‑notice travel or schedule adjustments

• Minimum 2+ years private household chef experience
• Proficiency in low‑sugar, longevity‑focused cooking and clean nutrition principles
• Strong time‑management capabilities in dynamic environments
• NDA required, no social media, high discretion
• Warm yet unobtrusive demeanor – reads the room well
• Comfortable with a cat in the home
• Organized, anticipatory, effective and efficient at workflow management
• A background in fine dining or luxury hospitality is appreciated but not required

• Quiet confidence with polished presentation
• Structured, efficient, and detail‑driven service style
• Highest standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene
• Calm under pressure; thrives in evolving environments
• Strong communicator with proactive problem‑solving instincts