Placing Private Chefs Nationwide
Ivy Chef Agency connects private households and estates with highly experienced private chefs nationwide. We place chefs in permanent, part time, temporary, seasonal, travel, and special event roles. Each search is shaped by how the home operates. We consider whether the environment is formal or informal, whether the chef will work within a larger household team or directly with the principals, and the standards and pace of the position.
We keep the process personal, focused, and discreet. Instead of sending a stack of résumés, we introduce a small group of chefs whose private service experience, professionalism, and working style make sense for the position.
Private Chef Placement
Permanent, part time, temporary, and seasonal chef placements for private households and estates nationwide.
Meal Prep and Private Events
Personalized weekly cooking, menu planning, special occasions, and gatherings tailored to each household.
Domestic staffing and estate management recruitment through our sister agency for households seeking support beyond the kitchen.
What We Look for in a Private Chef
Working successfully in a private home requires an understanding of its pace, expectations, and boundaries. The right chef knows when to be present and when to step back, communicates clearly, adjusts when plans change, and delivers consistently without disrupting the household.
We carefully review each chef’s private service experience, employment history, and references. We also consider how they approach food preferences, dietary needs, menu planning, travel, entertaining, kitchen organization, and collaboration with existing household staff. This allows us to introduce chefs who are not only highly qualified, but genuinely suited to the position and the home.
PROCESS OVERVIEW
Finding the Right Private Chef
01
Consult
We learn about your household, food preferences, and the requirements of the position.
02
Shortlist
We introduce carefully selected private chefs whose experience and working style align with the position.
03
Interview
You meet and evaluate the strongest candidates.
04
Trial Period
We coordinate a working trial so you can experience the chef’s food, organization, and presence in the home.
05
Placement
Once the right chef is selected, we finalize the placement and support onboarding.
Join our Team
If you’re a Private Chef looking for a new opportunity, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team.
