Private Chef

Career Group; Atherton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Benefits stipend

Job summary

Career Group is seeking a Private Chef for a private family in the Peninsula area. The on-site role spans two homes with occasional domestic travel, delivering high-quality meals and dietary-conscious menus while coordinating with the Chief of Staff and Estate Manager.

The ideal candidate has professional culinary experience, strong time management, and the ability to work independently. We offer $100,000–$150,000 base, health insurance, relocation assistance, and a benefits stipend.

Qualifications

• Professional culinary experience required; private household experience valued.
• Ability to work independently with strong time management.
• Knowledge of diverse cuisines and healthy cooking.
• Flexible to travel and coordinate across residences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily lunch and dinner, plus grab-and-go meals and snacks.
• Handle breakfast prep and weekend advance prep.
• Prepare snacks for outings and private flights.
• Coordinate delivery from central kitchen to residences.
• Support entertaining with elevated home-style meals.
• Maintain stocked refrigerators and pantry across both homes.
• Ensure meals align with dietary preferences.
• Create diverse menus across cuisines with healthy focus.
• Plate meals beautifully with a warm, approachable style.
• Keep a spotless, organized kitchen.
• Collaborate with Chief of Staff and estate staff for seamless service.
• Operate discreetly with behind-the-scenes support.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Independent work

Time management

Presentation skills

Dietary awareness

Education

Culinary training or degree

Job description

A private family is seeking a Private Chef to provide high-quality culinary support for daily meals and occasional family events. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the family, their Chief of Staff, and Estate Manager, ensuring meals and dietary needs are thoughtfully prepared across multiple residences. We are seeking a creative, organized, and service-oriented professional who can thrive in a dynamic environment and work independently with minimal direct interaction with the family.

This is primarily an on-site role working between two Peninsula homes and a primary kitchen based out of a nearby office. Travel between locations and occasional domestic travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily lunch and dinner service, along with grab-and-go meals, snacks, and children’s food.
• Handle breakfast prep and advance preparation for weekend meals.
• Prepare snacks and packaged meals for outings, travel, and private flights.
• Cook primarily from a central kitchen/office location and coordinate delivery to the family residence as needed.
• Support occasional entertaining and family events with elevated yet approachable, home-style meals.
• Maintain fully stocked refrigerators and pantry items across both homes.
• Ensure all meals align with the family’s dietary preferences (high-protein, low-carb, clean eating).
• Create diverse, thoughtful menus across a variety of cuisines with a focus on healthy cooking.
• Plate and present meals beautifully while maintaining a warm, approachable, non-pretentious style.
• Maintain a spotless, well-organized kitchen environment at all times.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff, Estate Manager, and household staff to ensure seamless service.
• Operate with discretion and minimal visibility, respecting the family’s preference for behind-the-scenes support.

Requirements

• Professional culinary experience required; candidates coming directly from high-end restaurant or hospitality backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply (private household experience not required).
• Ability to work independently with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of a wide range of cuisines with the ability to execute both elevated and comfort-style meals.
• Strong focus on healthy, clean cooking and dietary-conscious meal preparation.
• Polished, professional demeanor with strong presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with high standards for cleanliness and kitchen organization.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage shifting schedules and multiple locations.
• Team-oriented mindset with a service-focused attitude.
• Degree or formal culinary training preferred but not required.
• Open to junior or mid-level candidates ready to step into a private household setting.

$100,000 - $150,000 base salary, depending on experience

• Benefits stipend provided until family benefits plan is established
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Health insurance

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