Personal Chef

Industry: Culinary

Company: Domestic | Match

Overview

We kindly request that you apply for this position ONLY if you meet the basic requirements stated in the job description.

Once you’ve submitted your application, our team will review it. If your experience closely aligns with the client’s needs, we will be in touch. Please refrain from contacting us separately to express your interest in the role. We’re a small and busy team; unfortunately, we can’t reply to everyone who contacts us.

Thank you for understanding!

The DM Estate Staffing Team

A family of four (two adults and two children) in Atherton, CA, is seeking a talented and passionate Personal Chef to cook for them on a part-time basis. The hired candidate will prepare/serve dinners on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Saturdays and leave breakfast/lunch/dinners/snacks for the following day. Note that the hired chef can prepare some food items offsite in their home kitchen.

The family enjoys a variety of cuisines and elegant presentations; their preferences range from simple to more complex, and they always remain focused on healthy, local, organic foods. They would ideally like to find a Chef who is proficient in Japanese cuisine among others.

Character Sketch:

You are a Team Player with a consistently Positive Attitude! You’re highly professional and have the ability to take direction and accept constructive feedback. You have a history of longevity in current/past positions; you are a master of all things food, wine, and service.

Your culinary career has taken you around the world, and you’ve picked up a wealth of tricks along the way. Your years of experience cooking in top-notch restaurants and serving prominent families have helped to hone your ability to work in a thoughtful and refined fashion; you understand the importance of professional boundaries and have a service heart.

• Part-time
• Served dinners: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays + prep for following days
• Local chefs only, please
• Start date: ASAP
• NOTE: the family travels 4-6 weeks per year; the hired chef will not be paid while they are away but will receive ample notice.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve three/four-course restaurant-caliber dinners
• Prepare breakfast/lunch/dinner/snacks for the following day
• Occasional dinner parties
• Grocery shopping for all food items
• Organize and manage the kitchen/food pantry
• Kitchen sanitation/organization
• Set dining table, serve meals

Applicant Requirements:

• At least 3+ years of experience working in top-notch restaurants and/or private households
• Must have elevated table service skills
• Should be open to having curious children in the kitchen!
• COVID vaccination
• Must be discreet, organized, and sensitive to client’s needs
• Longevity in past positions
• Able to work legally in the United States
• Must be able to pass an in-depth background investigation

Compensation:

• $60-$65 per hour | DOE
• Guaranteed hours except when client is traveling

Qualified candidates will be scheduled for several paid trial days.