What is the placement guarantee for family offices?

We provide up to 6 months of complimentary replacement for permanent placements, ensuring ongoing support and peace of mind for UHNW households.

How does the vetting process work for UHNW households?

Our multi-stage vetting includes document verification, behavioral interviews, portfolio review, and reference checks through our global network.

Do you provide confidentiality agreements for family office placements?

Yes. NDAs and confidentiality agreements are standard, ensuring absolute discretion for family offices and estate managers.

Private Chef Placement for Family Offices & Estate Managers

A Trusted Partner for Family Offices, Estate Managers & Yacht Owners Representatives

As a professional managing the complex needs of a UHNW principal or family, your reputation rests on the quality and reliability of your partners. When it comes to culinary staffing, you require an agency that operates with the same level of precision, discretion, and foresight that you do.

Montclair Chef is that partner. Founded and run by a Michelin-trained chef with firsthand experience in private service, we understand the stakes. We are not just recruiters; we are a strategic resource designed to streamline your operations, mitigate risk, and ensure the culinary aspect of your principal's life is managed to a standard of absolute excellence.

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Michelin-trained private chef carefully plating gourmet cuisine for UHNW clients

Michelin-trained private chef plating a fine dining dish with precision using tweezers, showcasing culinary artistry and attention to detail

The Montclair Method

Placing a new staff member in a private household is a significant responsibility. Our multi-stage vetting process, refined through years of firsthand industry experience, is the most rigorous in the industry. It is designed to ensure technical excellence, impeccable character, and a perfect cultural fit.

Unparalleled Access to Talent: Our process begins with an unmatched talent pool. Due to our founder's history and our 100k+ social media following, the best chefs come to us first. We maintain the largest active network of elite culinary professionals.
A Commitment to True Professionals: The chefs in our network are not summer job seekers; they are dedicated professionals devoted to their craft. We exclusively represent certified, culinary-trained individuals with multiple years of experience running the busiest kitchens in excellent establishments.
Rigorous Document Verification: We conduct a thorough verification of all essential documents, from culinary diplomas and food safety certificates to maritime credentials like the STCW for yacht chefs.
In-Depth Behavioural Interview: We go far beyond a standard interview. Our techniques, based on true on-site experience, include video calls to assess a candidate's professionalism, temperament, and behavioural responses to pressure.
Portfolio & Skill Vetting: Every visual portfolio is meticulously reviewed by our expert team to assess plating style, creativity, and technical skill, ensuring it aligns with UHNW standards.
True Reference Checking: Our greatest advantage is our network. We don't just call the listed references; we leverage our extensive connections with leading private chefs, yacht captains, and estate managers to get a true, confidential assessment of a candidate's history and character.

Up to 6 Months: The Industry's Best Guarantee

We stand behind every placement with an unwavering commitment to your long-term satisfaction. On top of our true and tested vetting system, we provide one of the industry's best guarantee for permanent placements: up to six months of complimentary replacement with our Executive package. This ensures our clients who require full, ongoing support receive the peace of mind they deserve, knowing their investment is protected.

Confidentiality & Financial Oversight:

Ironclad NDAs: We facilitate comprehensive non-disclosure agreements as a standard part of our process.
Transparent Financials: We provide clear, detailed salary and compensation analysis to assist with your budgeting and financial reporting.
Clear Communication: We provide regular, concise updates throughout the placement process, ensuring you are always informed.

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A Directory of Essential Resources:

To assist in your planning and decision-making, we have compiled several key resources:

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Private Chef: Our comprehensive pillar article covering every aspect of the process.
Private Chef Salary Guide 2025/26: A detailed breakdown of global compensation standards.
Our Case Studies: Real-world examples of our successful placements and problem-solving capabilities.

our address

Headquarters: Boulevard d’Italie, 98000 Monaco

Where we operate

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

Terms & Conditions Compliance Privacy MLC 2006

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Our Philosophy

Focused on Chefs. Founded on Michelin standards. Dedicated to perfect placement.

Headquarters

Boulevard d’Italie, 98000 Monaco

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Private Chef Placement for Family Offices & Estate Managers

A Trusted Partner for Family Offices, Estate Managers & Yacht Owners Representatives

The Montclair Method