Rota Chef - Expert in Authentic Asian Cuisine

Zohorecruit; Atherton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing during scheduled weeks

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks a Private ROTA Chef with expert Asian cuisine skills, focusing on authentic home-style cooking and dumplings. This role targets a warm, organized chef comfortable in a small household and capable of delivering nourishing, traditional flavors for three, including a young child.

The ideal candidate has Michelin-level experience and strong private-home or fine-dining background, with flexibility for travel within the U.S. Housing provided during scheduled weeks.

Qualifications

• Must have genuine, expert-level dumpling/ramen/pho skills.
• Michelin experience preferred.
• Experience in private homes or fine dining.
• Willing to travel within the U.S. and work in a family setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily family-style lunches (12:00 PM) and dinners (5:30 PM) for a household of three.
• Follow provided household menu while bringing your personal touch and flexibility.
• Occasionally prepare meals for small gatherings and guests.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized kitchen and follow food safety standards.
• Shop for or source high-quality ingredients with household support.

Skills

Dumpling skills

Ramen skills

Pho skills

Michelin experience

Job description

Rota Chef - Expert in Authentic Asian Cuisine

Atherton, United States | Posted on 07/20/2025

Private ROTA Chef – Asian Cuisine (Focus on Asian and CA farm to table)

Location: Atherton/Saratoga/Aptos with other travel as needed

Schedule: 5 days on 2 days off, schedule may vary

Housing: Provided during scheduled weeks

**MUST HAVE GENUINE, EXPERT-LEVEL DUMPLING/RAMEN/PHO SKILLS

**MUST HAVE MICHELIN EXPERIENCE

We’re seeking a talented private chef with deep roots in Asian cuisine, with a particular emphasis on Asian home-style cooking and dumpling making. The ideal candidate is someone who grew up with these culinary traditions and brings a sense of authenticity and pride to every dish. This role is perfect for a chef who is warm, kid-friendly, organized, and excited to cook for a small, appreciative household.

What You’ll Do:

Prepare daily family-style buffet lunches (12:00 PM) and dinners (5:30 PM) for a household of three, including a young child. Meals should be nourishing, comforting, and reflect traditional Asian flavors, with a strong focus on Chinese cuisine and dumplings.

Follow a provided household menu while bringing your personal touch and flexibility to accommodate seasonal ingredients or family preferences.

Occasionally prepare meals for small gatherings and guests

Maintain a clean, well-organized kitchen space and follow appropriate food safety standards.

Shop for or source fresh, high-quality ingredients (with household support as needed).

What We’re Looking For:

A chef with a deep cultural and/or personal connection to Asian cooking, particularly Chinese cuisine. Prefer private home and Michelin experience.

Someone who is warm, kid-friendly, and professional—able to cook for a family in a relaxed but respectful home setting.

Experience working in private homes, fine dining, or similar high-expectation environments.

Comfortable and familiar with high-profile households and discretion/security protocols.

Open to exceptional candidates flying in from other locations within the U.S.

TRIAL THIS OCTOBER ; OFFICIAL START DATE 11/1.