Private Chef

Job Description

JRN 2255

A lovely Bay Area family of five is seeking a talented, low-key Private Chef to join their household team. The ideal candidate is a true culinary professional with a passion for fresh, farm-to-table cooking, sourcing the highest quality ingredients, and preparing meals that reflect both health-conscious living and global inspiration. The family enjoys a variety of cuisines, particularly Japanese, Mediterranean, and other international flavors, and requires someone who can thoughtfully accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions, including pescatarian meals. This role offers a consistent weekly schedule with generous downtime when the family travels.

Responsibilities

• Provide dinner service five nights per week (Sunday–Thursday), with Fridays and Saturdays off.
• Prepare fresh, farm-to-table meals using seasonal and high-quality ingredients.
• Cook a variety of cuisines with emphasis on Japanese, Mediterranean, and other global inspirations.
• Accommodate dietary needs and preferences, including pescatarian meals.
• Prepare separate meals for small staff, or set aside suitable leftovers.
• Support entertaining, including informal family gatherings, weekly guest dinners, and formal dinner parties (6–12 guests, with extra support for larger events).
• Collaborate with household staff to ensure seamless service for events and daily meals.
• Manage kitchen organization, inventory, and sourcing of ingredients.
• Travel occasionally with the family and adapt menus as needed.
• Split time between the Peninsula and San Francisco residences (will vary.)

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Schedule : Sunday-Thursday (Friday / Saturday off) - primarily dinner service, with occasional special requests