Private Chef

DM Estate Staffing • Menlo Park, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Our client based in Menlo Park, California, is seeking a highly skilled, discreet Private Chef to join their household team. This role centers on dinner service and health-focused vegetarian cooking for a family who values genuine care in the kitchen as much as the food itself. The ideal candidate is thoughtful and detail-oriented, someone who takes real pride and ownership in their workspace, keeping the kitchen clean and organized and personally seeing service through to clean-up. This is a wonderful opportunity for a Chef who finds meaning in cooking with intention and creating a warm, healthy rhythm within a family's home.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work legally in the United States
• Must live within a commutable distance to Menlo Park
• Strong longevity in current and past positions
• 3-5 years of experience as a private chef in a UHNW home preferred
• Strong vegetarian and plant-based cooking background, with comfort navigating dietary restrictions
• Passion for farm-to-table cooking
• Low-key, grounded personality; highly professional and discreet
• Comfortable working independently in a home kitchen setting
• Flexible to occasionally work holidays with advance notice
• Must successfully complete an in-depth background investigation

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute vegetarian menus across a range of cuisines, including Thai, Italian, Mediterranean, Indian, and Mexican
• Prepare daily lunches and dinners, accommodating specific dietary needs within the household
• Source high-quality, seasonal ingredients and manage grocery shopping
• Incorporate produce from the property's edible garden into daily cooking
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen, including personally handling clean-up after service
• Support casual weekend hosting, comfortable with both plated and family-style meals
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and discretion at all times
• Manage the edible garden in partnership with the gardeners and principal.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plan for employee
• Retirement plan with match
• 10 paid vacation days in the first year
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Yearly wage review

What This Job Offers

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