Private Chef
Hillsborough, CA
- Full-Time/Live-Out
- Bay Area, Peninsula
- Typically Sunday-Thursday, flexibility needed
Busy family is seeking a full-time Private Chef. This family is looking for a great chef who can cook lunch and dinner Sunday to Thursday, occasional late evenings. We will be considering local candidates with their own vehicle. Tastings are now being scheduled-the family prefers to have chefs cook 3-5 days for the tasting/trial period. Chefs will be paid $50 hr for their time.
Position Overview:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a gifted chef who wants to wow a family with every meal they cook. The family truly appreciates fine food and wants a chef who stays abreast of the latest food trends. Chefs with at least 2 years of private home experience will be given preference. The family is looking for a “go-getter” type who is comfortable around children and pets. *We are looking for candidates who are absolutely committed to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.*
Primary Responsibilities:
- Creating daily menus for family meals, including tutors and nannies.
- Occasional entertaining, dinner parties, and special events(server is brought in for groups of 6 or more)
- Food inventory control
- Grocery shopping for all food/kitchen items
- Prepare occasional lunch for family and staff
- Leave healthy snacks in the refrigerator
- Prepare food for the weekend
- Organize and manage the kitchen/butler’s pantry
- Complete kitchen sanitation/cleaning-floors, vents, etc..
- Setting the table/nightly dinner service
- Maintain china/silver/ and other formal table items
- Work as liaison during large catered events
Applicant Requirements:
- Able to work a very flexible schedule, occasional travel
- Must have recent experience in very high-end fine dining restaurants
- Able to work legally in the United States
- Must be able to pass an in-depth background investigation
- Owns a vehicle for shopping and errands with valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Should be able to gracefully accept constructive criticism
- Some domestic travel possible-2-3 weeks per year
- Occasional house sitting
- Must be comfortable working in a home with dogs and cats
Salary:
- $75,000-$90,000
- Healthcare/Dental After 90 Days
- 2 Weeks’ Paid Vacation
