Weekend Chef

DM Estate Staffing • Los Angeles, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Our fantastic repeat client based in Los Angeles, California is seeking an experienced, adaptable Weekend Chef to join their household team. This is a new property with a growing entertaining schedule, and the family is looking for a Chef who can bring consistency, creativity, and warmth to their weekends, while easily adjusting to last-minute changes and dinner parties. They're looking for a Chef who can move comfortably across a range of cuisines and culinary adventures – California farm to table meals with an emphasis on what’s in season, French simple bistro food, bbq family meals and pizza making.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Personal Chef experience preferred
• Low-key, adaptable, and comfortable with last-minute changes or requests
• A true team player who works well within a close-knit household staff
• Positive, proactive, responsive, and willing to go beyond the basic job description
• Creative and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through
• Self-sufficient and reliable, someone the family can count on
• Comfortable both interacting with the family and working quietly in the background, as the moment calls for
• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Within a commutable distance to Los Angeles; out of area candidates will not be considered

Nice To Haves

• Experience cooking Indian cuisine is a strong plus, along with comfort preparing globally inspired meals (Mexican, Italian, Asian)
• Comfortable cooking paleo-friendly meals; familiarity with common dietary preferences and restrictions
• Well-connected within the private service community, with contacts for staffing larger events

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare healthy, family-style lunches and dinners for the family, with menus submitted for approval ahead of each weekend
• Prepare a special modified Paleo plate for one family member as needed
• Shop the Saturday farmers market for fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Manage additional grocery shopping as needed
• Cook for and help coordinate dinner parties ranging from 4 to 16 guests, including shifting to plated service when appropriate
• Help source and coordinate additional event staff (servers, bartenders, sous chefs) for larger gatherings
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the household staff
• Stay attentive to the family's evolving tastes, preferences, and favorite dishes over time

Benefits

• DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, dedicated to connecting exceptional Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices across the United States.
• Built over more than a decade on referrals and repeat clients, we have grown thoughtfully by doing one thing well: finding the right person for the right home.
• Every member of our recruiting team has worked personally in the homes of prominent private clients, as estate managers, private chefs, household leaders, and more.
• That lived experience is what sets us apart.
• We don't just understand private service in theory; we've navigated its nuances, its demands, and its deeply personal nature from the inside.
• That perspective shapes every search we conduct and every candidate we represent.
• We encourage you to regularly explore our job board and apply for any roles that align with your experience and aspirations.
• When your background aligns with what our clients are looking for, we will be in touch.
• We hope to have the opportunity to work with you soon.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed