Private Chef – Nutrition‑Focused Asian Cuisine, Travel

The Niche Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

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

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.