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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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.
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.


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.

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.

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.
✓ Background checks · ✓ Reference verification · ✓ 6-month guarantee · ✓ Free replacement
Full-time private chefs in South Florida typically earn $140,000–$250,000+ annually, depending on experience, dietary specializations, and household complexity. This excludes food budgets. We provide detailed salary guidance during your consultation.
Contact us for a confidential consultation. We learn your requirements, then deliver a shortlist of vetted, background-checked candidates within 10 days. You interview your top choices, conduct a paid cooking trial, and we finalize placement with up to 6-month guarantee.
For urgent private chef placements, we can typically provide qualified candidates within 48-72 hours through our extensive South Florida network. Our standard placement process takes 7-14 days to ensure perfect matching between chef expertise and family requirements.
Every chef undergoes comprehensive background checks, reference verification from previous UHNW employers, culinary skill assessment, and interviews. We verify employment history, check for criminal records, and confirm right-to-work status. Only chefs with proven discretion are presented to clients.
Yes—this is our specialty in Florida. Our network includes chefs with advanced knowledge of tropical cuisine, Latin American gastronomy, Caribbean specialties, and contemporary wellness trends that Florida's international elite families depend on.
Discretion is paramount in Florida's elite communities. All chefs can sign comprehensive confidentiality agreements and have proven track records with UHNW international clients. Our vetting prioritizes professionalism and maintaining absolute privacy for distinguished individuals and families.
Yes. Our chefs are experienced with tropical diets, Latin cuisine specialties, international preferences, and contemporary wellness protocols. They coordinate directly with family physicians, nutritionists, and wellness practitioners to ensure all requirements are met safely.
Yes. Many clients have homes in NYC, California, and abroad. We place chefs experienced in managing multiple kitchens, coordinating with household staff at each property, and maintaining consistent quality across residences.
We place chefs comfortable with extensive travel between Florida and other locations. Through our global network in New York, London, Monaco, and other locations, we can also coordinate local chef coverage when your primary chef cannot travel.
Our chefs come from Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, superyachts, and established private households. We prioritize candidates with formal culinary training, fine-dining experience, and proven success serving international UHNW families.
Yes. We provide verified references from past UHNW placements using confidential systems that protect client privacy. Our reputation is built on serving Florida's most distinguished international families with similar profiles and security requirements.
Our standard package includes a 60-day guarantee. Premium placements include up to 6 months coverage. If your chef doesn't meet expectations within the guarantee period, we provide a replacement at no additional placement fee.
Shortlist in 10 days. Background-checked chefs. Up to 6-month placement guarantee. Contact us for a confidential consultation.
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