Elite Private Chef Florida | Fisher Island & Palm Beach

Montclair Chef places elite, full-time private chefs for UHNW families and international clients across Fisher Island, Star Island, Indian Creek, Palm Beach, Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, Bal Harbour, and Naples. Salaries from $140,000–$250,000+ annually. Shortlist in 10 days. Up to 6-month guarantee.

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Culinary Excellence for America's Premier Wealth Centers

Serving Florida's most exclusive billionaire enclaves—Fisher Island, Indian Creek, Star Island, Palm Beach, Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, Gables Estates, Bal Harbour, Coconut Grove, and Naples—we specialize in chefs with expertise in most cuisine requirements of international clients.

Our chefs source from premier purveyors including Joe's Stone Crab, Key Largo Fisheries, and the Palm Beach Green Market.

Whether for your Fisher Island penthouse, Palm Beach oceanfront estate, or Naples residence, our placements deliver exceptional culinary support with complete confidentiality.

What Sets Us Apart in Florida's Billionaire Communities

We're the only private chef agency founded by a Michelin-trained chef with 20 years of personal UHNW experience. Unlike generalist staffing firms, we focus exclusively on long-term private chef placement—not events, not household staff.

  • Florida Elite Specialists – Exclusive focus on billionaire community chef placement
  • International Clientele Experience – Pre-screened for serving global business leaders
  • Background-Checked – Rigorous vetting including employment history and criminal records
  • Tropical & Global Cuisine Masters – Expert knowledge spanning local and international gastronomy
  • Latin Cuisine Expertise – Chefs fluent in Caribbean, South American, and Mediterranean cuisines
  • 6-Month Guarantee – Free replacement if placement doesn't meet expectations
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Specialist Chef Placement in Florida

A skilled private chef from our agency working for a UHNW family

Private Estate Chef Placement

Full-time private chefs for UHNW families and luxury residences. Michelin-trained professionals skilled in family dining, dietary management, and seamless household integration.
Curated shortlist delivered within 10 days.

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Multi-Property & Travel Chef Placement

Dedicated private chefs for families managing multiple residences worldwide. Seamless coordination across estates, travel schedules, and seasonal relocations—with consistent quality and discretion at every property.

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Superyacht Chef Placement

Private chefs for yacht owners cruising in Florida or the Bahamas. Experienced with galley kitchens, provisioning, and the unique demands of the yachting industry. SCC, STCW, ENG1 and food safety certified chefs.

How It Works

  • 1. Consultation
  • A confidential call to understand your requirements, dietary needs, household dynamics, and the personality that fits.
  • 2. Shortlist in 10 Days
  • Receive 3 hand-selected candidates — highly trained and experienced private chefs vetted specifically for your household.
    • 3. Trial & Placement
    • Interview your favorites chef, arrange a trial day in your kitchen, and select your next chef with confidence.

    ✓ Background checks · ✓ Reference verification · ✓ 6-month guarantee · ✓ Free replacement

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Begin Your Private Chef Search in Florida

    Shortlist in 10 days. Background-checked chefs. Up to 6-month placement guarantee. Contact us for a confidential consultation.

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    ​Headquarters: Boulevard d’Italie, 98000 Monaco

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    Dubai - Geneva - London - Los Angeles - Miami - Monaco - New York - Paris - Riyadh

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