Salaries from $140,000 – $300,000+ | NYC · London · Monaco · Los Angeles
Michelin-trained private chefs for luxury estates and UHNW households.
Background-checked, reference-verified. Shortlist delivered in 10 days.
Why Montclair Chef
A focused agency, founded by a private chef. One specialism, done exceptionally well.
The Placement Process
From confidential consultation to ongoing support, every step is designed to protect your household and deliver the right chef.
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A confidential call to understand your requirements, dietary needs, household dynamics, and the personality that will fit. Conducted by our founder personally.
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A curated shortlist of three hand-selected chefs, delivered within 10 working days. Each candidate is interviewed and vetted personally.
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Paid trial days in your home so you can directly assess cooking, presentation, discretion, and household fit before committing to permanent placement.
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Up to 6-month placement protection on Executive engagements. We remain available to support both you and your chef throughout the placement.
✓ Vetted ✓ References verified ✓ Background verification ✓ 6-month guarantee
Built-In Protection
Every Executive placement comes with five safeguards. Built in, never extra.
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Founder-led interviews. No automated screening.
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Direct confirmation with previous UHNW households.
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Identity, employment, and credentials confirmed.
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Confidentiality agreements signed before placement.
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Up to six months of placement protection.
Case Study
A three-generation family with multiple residences. Three agencies had failed before they reached out.
The Challenge
Other agencies kept sending chefs focused on complex fine dining. The family needed simple, healthy meals for three generations.
Our Solution
We matched them with a Michelin-trained chef with farm-to-table experience and a warm, family-oriented temperament.
The Result
The chef became a trusted part of the household, now managing culinary operations across all three residences.
Other Specialisms
Many UHNW households require chefs with additional specialisms. Explore our other private chef placement specialties below.
For families managing multiple residences worldwide. Seamless culinary coordination across estates, travel schedules, and seasonal relocations.
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Asian cuisine specialists, plant-based chefs, pastry professionals, and culinary tradition experts.
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Shortlist in 10 days. Background-checked chefs. Up to 6-month placement guarantee. Contact us for a confidential consultation.
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