Private Chef

Industry: Culinary

Company: Domestic | Match

Overview

A lively and food-loving family of five in beautiful Marin, California, is on the hunt for a passionate and highly talented local Private Chef to bring exceptional culinary experiences and hospitality to their home. With two young children, a newborn, and busy schedules, they’re looking for someone who can balance creativity and practicality-crafting everything from healthy, kid-friendly meals to elegant, restaurant-quality dinners for the adults.

This is a dream role for a Chef who thrives on using the finest ingredients and loves exploring a wide range of cuisines, from French and Italian to Japanese and Korean BBQ. Some of their favorite casual local restaurants include Bouchon Bistro, Cotogna, Kokkari, Akikos, and Ju-Ni to name a few.

The family appreciates thoughtful attention to detail, a service-mindset, and someone who can bring a calm, positive energy to their fully-staffed household. You’ll have a state-of-the-art kitchen with jaw-dropping city views as your culinary playground and the freedom to shop for the highest quality produce, proteins, and pantry items-think farmers’ markets and artisanal finds!

Key Details

• Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, roughly 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with Sundays and Mondays off (flexibility for occasional holidays or special events required).
• Holiday work: The role includes some holiday work, offering an exciting opportunity for a Chef to shine and impress guests and extended family with memorable meals.
• Start date: As soon as possible.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Create daily lunches and dinners for the family, ensuring balanced meals with protein, carbs, and vegetables for the children and an elevated, multi-course dinner for the adults.
• Source the highest quality ingredients, including visits to farmers’ markets and specialty stores.
• Pack lunches to-go for one or more family members as requested.
• Plan and prepare for occasional events, such as small dinner parties or children’s birthday celebrations.
• Ensure the kitchen is spotless after meal preparation and service.
• Be available for key holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and occasional Sundays for special family events.
• Put your hospitality and service skills to work by thoughtfully catering to the family and their guests whenever needed.
• Be open to light travel in the future.

Qualifications

• A blend of Private Chef and high-end, Michelin star restaurant experience – this is a strong preference.
• Must be local to the California Bay Area. No exceptions.
• Maintain a valid and unrestricted California driver’s license.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Completion of satisfactory/clear background check and reference checks.
• Physically able to carry groceries and other items of comparable weight (10-25lbs).

Compensation/Benefits

• $150,000++ per year | DOE
• Comprehensive health insurance through the employer’s company (BCBS policy).
• 10+ days annually, with additional flexibility when the family travels.
• Discretionary year-end bonus.
• Annual wage review.