FOH​/Host & Chef Couple

Full time | Kendrick Recruitment | United States

Posted On 2026/08/07

Couple Roles

USD7,000 pp

City Upper East Side

State/Province New York

90266

Chef & Front of House Couple - Private Members' Club | Upper East Side, Manhattan

Combined Package: USD $200,000+ per annum including target bonus

Location:

Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York City

Eligibility: US Citizens or Green Card Holders Only

Accommodation:
Studio apartment provided

Kendrick Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a distinguished private members' club, discreetly located within a beautiful five-storey townhouse on Manhattan's prestigious Upper East Side, in the search for an exceptional Chef & Front of House Couple to take joint responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Club.

This is a rare opportunity to become part of a genuinely unique and intimate environment where discretion, warmth and exceptional hospitality are valued above volume. With approximately 280 members, the Club operates at a relaxed and considered pace, offering a refined, home-away-from-home experience to a loyal membership.

The Club

The Club's intimate dining room accommodates a maximum of approximately 25 guests and hosts official Club dinners two to three times per month, along with occasional private member dinners and cocktail parties.

There are approximately six events per month in total, with no breakfast or lunch service. The Club also operates an honesty bar and has five member bedrooms, supported by an established housekeeper.

The successful couple will work together to ensure the Club operates smoothly, with one partner leading the culinary offering and the other overseeing Front of House, member relations and general Club coordination.

Chef Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare all Club dinners, private member dinners and cocktail parties.
• Deliver consistently high-quality cuisine suited to a discerning membership.
• Develop menus and contribute ideas for Club dinners and private functions.
• Manage kitchen stock, ordering and supplier relationships.
• Monitor food costs and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Maintain impeccable kitchen hygiene, food safety and presentation standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Front of House partner to ensure seamless service.
• Adapt menus according to member preferences and special requirements.
• During quieter periods, there may be scope to work part-time at a local restaurant to broaden culinary exposure and add variety.

Front of House Responsibilities

• Warmly welcome members and their guests, creating a personalised and welcoming Club experience.
• Oversee the honesty bar and ensure accurate member chits and transactions.
• Maintain consistently high service standards.
• Coordinate reservations for the dining room, member bedrooms and private events.
• Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping and administrative duties.
• Record transactions and allocate expenses accurately.
• Manage approximately 150-300 monthly transactions, primarily relating to bar chits, dinners and Club outings.
• Liaise with the housekeeper, suppliers and external service providers.
• Ensure the Club is consistently presented to an impeccable standard.
• Assist with the coordination and smooth running of member events.
• Build strong, professional relationships with members while maintaining absolute discretion.

Candidate Profile

• A professional couple with complementary skills - one Chef and one Front of House / Club Manager.
• US Citizens or Green Card Holders only - essential.
• Proven experience within private members' clubs, luxury hospitality, private estates, fine dining or a similarly high-end environment.
• Warm, personable and naturally discreet.
• Comfortable working within a private, member-focused environment.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable with light administration, financial recording and bookkeeping-style duties.
• Professional, polished and well presented.
• Flexible and willing to support one another across the Club's operations.
• Long-term minded and interested in becoming part of a stable and highly personal environment.
• Genuine appreciation for refined hospitality and exceptional service.

What's On Offer

• Combined base salary of approximately USD $166,000 per annum - approximately $83,000 per person.
• Target annual bonus of approximately one-third of salary, providing combined earning potential of USD $200,000+ per annum.
• Studio apartment provided at 41 East 63rd Street, between Park and Madison Avenue - considerably above the $500 per person monthly…