Montclair Chef is a private chef placement agency specialising in Michelin-trained chefs for UHNW families, distinguished households, and family offices across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Monaco.
A private chef is more than an employee. They become an integral part of your household's daily rhythm. Our rigorous vetting process ensures only candidates with proven fine-dining credentials and impeccable references are presented to our clientele.
Our Specialties
Three placement categories that define the majority of our work. Each tailored to the rhythms of UHNW households worldwide.
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 working days.
Find Your Private Chef
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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Private chefs specialised in longevity-focused nutrition and medical dietary requirements. From anti-inflammatory protocols to performance-focused meal planning, working alongside nutritionists, physicians, and wellness teams.
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Phase 01
An in-depth, confidential discussion to comprehend your household dynamics, culinary preferences, dietary requirements, and the specific personality fit required for your estate.
Phase 02
Rigorous sourcing from our exclusive network, presenting a tightly curated shortlist of candidates who have passed multi-tier vetting, reference verification, and culinary evaluation.
Phase 03
Interviews with your top candidates, a paid trial day in your kitchen, and contract negotiations. You see the chef work in your space before the final decision.
Phase 04
Post-placement integration support and ongoing dialogue with your household. Up to six months of replacement protection on every Executive placement.
Founded by Michelin-trained Chef Chris Demaillet, our agency benefits from an insider's perspective of elite gastronomy. We do not simply match resumes to job descriptions; we evaluate culinary philosophy, technical precision, and the nuanced temperament required to succeed in a private household environment.
This dual expertise, combining the exacting standards of fine dining with the discretion of luxury household staffing, positions Montclair Chef as the definitive authority in private culinary placements.
Discover Our Story
Client Voices
"Great selection of candidates, thorough vetting process and ongoing support that ensured the chef was well integrated with our team on site. Excellent and professional services."
Mark S.
Director of Residences · NYC & Florida, US
"Very efficient service, we had a great match within the first two candidates. The hands-on experience of the founder was a strong advantage."
Mika H.
Executive PA · San Francisco, US
"Montclair runs a very conscientious and thorough agency. I found them to be very proactive and listened and provided excellent options for the position we were looking to fill. We will certainly use Montclair again in the future."
Patrick B.
Chief Of Staff · London, UK
"In my search for a private chef, Montclair Chef came highly recommended. Just a week after our initial meeting, I already received the first profiles of great candidates. The selection process wasn't easy. Thank you."
Nicole E.
Director of Estates · USA & Monaco
Global Reach
We operate globally, with specialist placement networks across the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom. Discreet international coordination for families maintaining multiple residences.
New York and the Hamptons, Manhattan, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Palm Beach, Aspen, Texas and Austin. Full-time placements with W-2 employment structures for UHNW families across all major American markets.
London (Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Kensington), the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and the Home Counties. PAYE placements, DBS-checked, with experience in distinguished British households.
Monaco and the French Riviera, Geneva and the Swiss Alps, the Mediterranean and broader European markets. Multilingual chefs experienced in serving distinguished international families across multiple residences.
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Shortlist in 10 days. Background-verified chefs. Up to 6-month placement guarantee.
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