Private Chef

DM Estate Staffing•Atherton, CA

9d•$150,000•Onsite

About The Position

DM Estate Staffing is working with a warm, active family in Atherton to find a talented full-time Private Chef. The household includes two adults and their older children, and the kitchen is very much the center of daily life. The family is looking for someone who can take full ownership of lunch and dinner, cook confidently across a wide range of cuisines, and bring a calm, cheerful presence into the home. This is a hands-on role for a chef who enjoys cooking for people they know well. Menus change with the seasons and with what the family is in the mood for, so curiosity and flexibility matter as much as technique. The family entertains often, and you will be trusted to handle everything from a relaxed weeknight supper to a dinner party for guests.

Requirements

Must currently live in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable personal transportation.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check.
Verifiable, stellar professional references.

Nice To Haves

Strong professional restaurant background, ideally in respected kitchens with high-volume or fine dining standards.
Previous private household experience is required, with references that speak to longevity and trust.
Genuine range across cuisines, with the confidence to cook Italian one night, Japanese the next, and simple family favorites in between.
Skilled at healthy, everyday cooking as well as more elevated menus for guests.
Comfortable planning, shopping, prepping, cooking, and cleaning independently.
Warm, personable, and easy to have in the home, with a low-profile presence.
Organized, reliable, and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and serve lunch and dinner for the family on scheduled workdays.
Build seasonal menus across a variety of cuisines, adjusting to the family's preferences and any dietary needs.
Shop for and source high-quality ingredients from local markets, purveyors, and specialty vendors.
Cook for frequent entertaining, from casual gatherings to seated dinner parties, and coordinate any additional support when needed.
Prepare meals in advance, along with staples and snacks, so the family is well fed on days you are not on property.
Maintain the kitchen, pantry, and refrigeration to a high standard of cleanliness and organization.
Manage inventory, kitchen budgets, receipts, and equipment care.
Accommodate schedule changes with flexibility and a positive attitude.
Work with discretion at all times and respect the privacy of the family and their guests.