Michelin-Trained Estate Chefs For South Florida's Most Exclusive Addresses — $140K–$250K | 6-Month Guarantee
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We place full-time private chefs exclusively for ultra-high-net-worth families across South Florida — from the estates of Palm Beach and Jupiter Island to the private islands and waterfront compounds of the Miami area.
Our chefs are sourced from Michelin-starred kitchens, pre-screened for long-term household service, and familiar with the standards of South Florida's most prominent UHNW households.
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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.

For families establishing a new primary residence in South Florida. We place full-time estate chefs for households relocating from California, New York, or internationally — with priority shortlisting within 10 days and seamless onboarding support.
✓ 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, culinary specialisation, and household complexity. This excludes food budgets. We provide detailed salary guidance during your initial consultation.
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.
We begin with a confidential consultation to understand your household requirements. We then deliver a shortlist of vetted, background-checked candidates within 10 days. You interview your preferred candidates, conduct a paid trial day, and we finalise placement with a 6-month guarantee.
For most placements, we deliver a qualified shortlist within 7 to 10 days. Our standard process takes up to 14 days to ensure precise matching between the chef's expertise and your household's specific requirements.
Yes. We place chefs with advanced expertise in performance nutrition, longevity protocols, and medically-guided dietary programmes. Our candidates are experienced working alongside nutritionists, functional medicine practitioners, and personal trainers to deliver precision meal planning tailored to each principal's health and wellness goals — whether for elite athletic performance, anti-ageing protocols, or specific medical dietary requirements.
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Every chef undergoes comprehensive background checks, criminal record verification, employment history review, and right-to-work confirmation. References from previous UHNW households are verified directly. Only chefs with a proven record of discretion and long-term household service are presented to clients.
Discretion is built into every stage of our process. All chefs sign comprehensive NDAs before any client introduction. We do not share client details with candidates beyond what is strictly necessary, and we have a proven track record placing chefs in some of South Florida's most prominent households.
Yes. Many of our clients maintain residences across multiple locations — in South Florida, New York, California, London, or Monaco. We place chefs experienced in managing multiple kitchens, coordinating with household staff across properties, and maintaining consistent standards at every residence.
We place chefs who are comfortable with extensive household travel and understand the demands of a seasonally mobile UHNW family. Where local coverage is required at a secondary residence, our global network across New York, London, and Monaco allows us to coordinate seamlessly.
Our chefs come from Michelin-starred restaurants, fine dining establishments, and established private households. Every candidate has formal culinary training, proven experience serving UHNW families, and a background in long-term household service — not events or short-term engagements.
Yes. We provide verified references from previous placements using confidential systems that protect client privacy. Given the nature of our clientele, all references are handled with complete discretion.
Every placement includes our 6-month guarantee. If your chef does not meet expectations within the guarantee period, we provide a full replacement at no additional placement fee.
Yes. Many of our clients are international families with a primary or secondary residence in South Florida. We are experienced in coordinating placements for households based in Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, and can manage the full process remotely with complete discretion.
A private chef works exclusively for one household on a full-time basis, managing all aspects of daily dining, dietary requirements, and kitchen operations. A personal chef typically serves multiple clients on a rotating basis. All Montclair Chef placements are exclusive, full-time private chefs dedicated entirely to your household.
Shortlist in 10 days. Background-checked chefs. Up to 6-month placement guarantee. Contact us for a confidential consultation.
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