Private Chef in Palo Alto, California

Montclair Chef•Palo Alto, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A UHNW family based in Palo Alto is looking for an experienced Private Chef to join their household on a full-time, permanent basis. The chef will work Monday to Friday, sourcing high-quality local ingredients each morning before preparing daily meals for the family. The role includes lunch and dinner for the principals, meals and snacks for a young child, simple breakfast preparation left in the fridge for the following day, and daily simple staff meals for the household team of 3. The family regularly dines at some of the world's leading two and three Michelin-starred restaurants and has a genuine appreciation for exceptional food. They value excellent sourcing, consistency, and flavour over complicated presentation. Daily cooking should focus on healthy, balanced meals with Mediterranean and California influences. Lunches and dinners are relaxed family meals, with weekly opportunities to create more refined fine dining experiences for the family and their guests. The chef should be comfortable preparing meals for a toddler, simple meals for household staff, and adapting menus as the family's needs evolve. The family is building a long-term household team and hopes to find a Private Chef who will remain with them for many years. They are looking for someone with proven experience in private households, strong restaurant training, excellent sourcing knowledge, and a calm, professional approach. Experience working in UHNW homes is required to be considered. The family values flexibility, discretion, organization, and a genuine passion for seasonal cooking. They are knowledgeable food lovers who appreciate beautifully presented, seasonal cuisine prepared to the highest standard.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience as a Private Chef.
Michelin-star restaurant experience.
Valid driving licence.
Proven experience in private households.
Strong restaurant training.
Excellent sourcing knowledge.
Experience working in UHNW homes.

Nice To Haves

Candidates already based near Palo Alto are preferred.
Relocation assistance may be offered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Sourcing high-quality local ingredients each morning.
Preparing daily meals for the family, including lunch and dinner for the principals.
Preparing meals and snacks for a young child.
Preparing simple breakfast options to be left in the fridge for the following day.
Preparing daily simple staff meals for the household team of 3.
Managing daily sourcing and purchasing.
Creating refined fine dining experiences for the family and their guests on a weekly basis.
Adapting menus as the family's needs evolve.