Private Chef

The Niche Group

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 125,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Confidentiality premium

Discretion and privacy ensured

5–10% discretionary bonus

Fully covered travel & per diem

Benefits, PTO, and holidays

Job summary

The Niche Group seeks a private chef for a high-profile Bay Area household. The role covers menu development, sourcing, nutrition planning, and cooking for a busy professional couple across three residences.

The ideal candidate brings elite culinary training, private household experience, and a passion for healthy, flavorful cuisine with a strong Asian repertoire, especially Sichuan. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

Elite culinary training or substantial professional culinary experience.
Private household, Michelin-level, luxury hospitality, yacht or private dining experience.
Strong Asian culinary expertise, particularly Sichuan.
Interest or experience in nutrition-focused cooking and wellness.
Knowledge of seasonal sourcing, ingredient quality and balanced meals.
Excellent organization, discretion and attention to detail.
Warm, low-ego, highly professional working style.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality breakfasts, lunches, and dinners ~three days per week.
Develop seasonal menus centered on nutrient-dense ingredients.
Plan menus, source ingredients, and manage kitchen inventory.
Travel with household for dinners and events as needed.
Build and maintain a trusted network of culinary and event-support professionals.
Maintain confidentiality across all household, family and travel matters.
Provide clear, brief communication and onboarding support.

Skills

Elite culinary skills

Private household experience

Nutrition-focused cooking

Asian Sichuan cuisine

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Elite culinary training

Job description

San Francisco Bay Area | South Park, Pacific Heights & Atherton | Local Candidates Only

The Household

San Francisco Bay Area | South Park, Pacific Heights & Atherton | Local Candidates Only

The Household

We are seeking a thoughtful, highly capable private chef to support a young professional couple across three Bay Area residences. The clients lead active, professionally demanding lives and view food as an important investment in health, performance, and longevity.

The ideal candidate is a chef who cooks with intention, bringing a genuine understanding of nutrition, ingredient quality, seasonality, and the relationship between food and well-being. Beyond preparing exceptional meals, they should be curious about how food can nourish, energize, and support the way people feel and live.

This is a hands-on role encompassing menu development, cooking, sourcing, and nutritional planning. The household values discretion, autonomy, and clear, efficient communication.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Direction & Nutrition

Prepare high-quality breakfasts, lunches, and dinners approximately three days per week.
Develop seasonal menus centered on nutrient-dense ingredients, balanced nutrition, and exceptional flavor.
Plan menus, source ingredients, and manage household food inventory.
Bring a strong repertoire of Asian cuisines, particularly Sichuan, alongside thoughtful, health-conscious cooking.
Support individual preferences, including no seafood for one member of the household.
Accommodate nutritional goals, including macro tracking when requested.
Maintain an organized kitchen and complete cooking-related cleanup.

Travel & Entertaining

Occasionally travel with the household to Santa Cruz, Los Angeles, New York, and other destinations.
When practical, travel ahead to prepare the kitchen, source ingredients, and establish meals.
Private accommodations provided for overnight travel.
Support intimate dinners and larger private events.
Maintain a trusted network of culinary and event-support professionals when additional staffing is needed.

Working Style & Client Care

Bring warmth, emotional intelligence, and genuine investment in the clients' well-being.
Communicate briefly, clearly, and efficiently.
Work closely with the clients during onboarding to understand their preferences, routines, and culinary standards.
Develop increasing autonomy and ownership as the relationship evolves.
Exercise sound judgment, anticipate needs, and offer solutions rather than simply identifying problems.
Maintain absolute confidentiality across all household, family, and travel matters.
Never photograph, post about, or disclose information about the household or clients.

Our principals hire us. But we adopt them. We look for professionals who genuinely care about the people they serve and understand that exceptional private service is built on trust, consistency, and care.

Ideal Background

Elite culinary training and/or substantial professional culinary experience.
Private household, Michelin-level, luxury hospitality, yacht, private aviation, or high-end private dining experience.
Strong Asian culinary expertise, particularly Sichuan.
Demonstrated interest or experience in nutrition-focused cooking, wellness, and health-conscious menu development.
Knowledge of seasonal sourcing, ingredient quality, and balanced meal composition.
Exceptional organization, discretion, and attention to detail.
Warm, low-ego, and highly professional working style.
Comfortable working independently and building a lasting relationship with the household.

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