Private Chef

DM Estate Staffing • Atherton, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

A warm, health-conscious family is looking for a full-time Private Chef to take ownership of daily meals with creativity, freshness, and real attention to detail. The family values healthy, vegetable-forward cooking and a genuine appreciation for good food without pretension, think– a fun sushi night alongside comforting, produce-driven meals. The ideal candidate works with a mindful, low-key presence in the home, is warm and easygoing with children in the household, and brings a genuine "yes, can-do" attitude along with strong communication skills.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Private Chef for a family; high-end restaurant experience is a plus
• Strong, creative approach to healthy, vegetable-forward cooking
• Comfortable managing grocery shopping and kitchen organization independently
• Warm, low-key, and easy to have as part of the household rhythm
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Local to the Bay Area
• Willing to undergo a background check and provide strong professional references

Responsibilities

• Prepare dinner Sunday-Thursday, plus some lunches and easy grab-and-go breakfast items and snacks
• Accommodate household dietary preferences with ease and creativity
• Prepare a simplified, age-appropriate version of family meals for children
• Bring creativity and variety to weekly menus, exploring a range of cuisines
• Occasionally support dinner parties and larger seasonal events
• Submit menus in advance for review
• Keep kitchen staples stocked and the kitchen clean and organized at all times
• Handle full grocery shopping for all family meals

Benefits

• Healthcare stipend
• 15 PTO days (majority to be taken during family travel)
• Paid holidays to be discussed with client
• Access to a retirement plan through Calsavers
• Discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed