An active family of 5 is seeking a full-time, live-out chef for their 5-acre estate in Charlottesville, VA. They also have a second residence in D.C. The children are ages 16, 13, and 10. The oldest is going away to school next year. The ideal candidate will enjoy cooking healthy, casual meals and snacks. The youngest child is athletic and will need a balance of nutritional proteins and carbohydrates. The principals would like an elevated meal prepared specifically for them once or twice a week. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday, with seated family-style dinners 2 to 3 times per week at 6:30pm. The candidate will be expected to prepare grab-and-go snacks and easy-to-heat-up dinners for the rest of the week. Due to the limited chef duties, the candidate will also help keep the day-to-day running smoothly. The family is looking to hire in mid-August. Relocation assistance is offered for the right candidate.

Chef Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

• Meal and menu planning of various cuisines
• Preparation of dinner and snacks daily, with some meals and snacks being left in the fridge for days when the family won’t be seated for dinner
• Grocery shopping and ordering
• Inventory management of pantry items and monitoring of expiration dates
• Cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen. Clean as you go mentality
• One family member is allergic to all tree nuts, and precautions need to be taken
• Log and track expenses
• Travel with family as needed

• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of basic household management would be a plus
• Ability to adhere to and keep a budget
• Comfortable with household systems 
• Engaging positive demeanor
• Professional, trustworthy, and reliable
• Enjoy working in an active household with children
• No job is too big or too small mentality
• Resourceful and intuitive
• Communicative
• Team player

• Prior experience in a similar position
• Child and pet friendly
• Ability to work around nut allergies
• Ability to travel and be flexible with the schedule
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Legal to work in the US

The family is offering $125k to $150k – PTO, and negotiable health care stipend.