Private Chef

DM Estate Staffing•Atherton, CA

9d•$175,000•Onsite

About The Position

A warm family based in Atherton, California is seeking a talented Private Chef to join their household. The family has a refined palate with a love for Mediterranean-inspired cooking, fresh seafood, and high-quality proteins. They value fresh, seasonal, health-conscious cooking and regularly entertain at home, making this a wonderful opportunity for a Chef who enjoys variety, creativity, and being a true part of a close-knit household team. The ideal candidate brings a strong culinary background, excellent technique, and a genuine passion for creating beautiful, flavorful, health-conscious meals. The family is especially drawn to a Chef who can bring real creativity to healthy, low-carb cooking, someone who can keep meals feeling varied and inspired rather than repetitive or restrictive. Comfort preparing refined everyday food as well as elevated meals for entertaining is essential, always with an emphasis on high-quality, fresh ingredients.

Requirements

A minimum of 5+ years of private cooking experience, along with experience in fine dining restaurants or hotels
Must be within a commutable distance to Atherton, CA
Must be legally authorized to work in the US
Must be willing to undergo an in-depth background check and provide strong employment references
Strong culinary training and professional experience, ideally with some private household experience
Comfortable with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, and high-quality proteins
A genuine passion for healthy cooking, with the creativity to keep low-carb, health-conscious meals exciting and varied
Highly organized, reliable, and discreet
Warm, personable, and comfortable being part of a close, community-oriented household

Nice To Haves

Open to occasional travel with the family (not required, but welcomed)
Support holiday cooking as needed, this is a nice-to-have rather than a requirement

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare daily lunch and dinner, generally Mediterranean-inspired with an emphasis on fresh seafood, high-quality meats, vegetables, and salads
Bring creativity to healthy, low-carb cooking, developing varied recipes that never feel repetitive or restrictive
Prepare meals family style for day-to-day dining and for entertaining and work dinners
Source and shop for groceries, prioritizing fresh, high-quality ingredients
Maintain an organized, immaculate kitchen at all times
Cook for guests and gatherings, typically hosted a couple of times per week
Support holiday cooking as needed
Bring creativity and variety to the menu while maintaining a consistent focus on health-conscious, balanced cooking
Be comfortable working discreetly and professionally within a private household