Woodside, California couple, is searching for a dedicated Private Chef to be a pivotal part of their household team. The spotlight will be on using approachable, high-quality ingredients that are prepared in a simple yet elegant fashion. Your routine will primarily involve preparing dinner for the couple and ensuring a consistent supply of wholesome grab-and-go breakfast options, lunch options, snacks, and beverages.
Dinner is typically served at 7:00/7:30 p.m. and starts with a soup, salad, or appetizer, followed by a main course. Occasionally, the family will request a dessert.
If you're someone who can intuitively sync with our client's dietary wishes and have a passion for crafting comforting, flavorful, healthful dishes, you may be a great candidate for this role.
- Schedule: Predominantly Monday-Friday with flexibility to accommodate occasional weekend requests
- Start Date: ASAP
- Local candidates will be considered (no exceptions)
- Travel: some travel within the US
Character Sketch:
You are a team player who is kind to others and accepts constructive feedback.
Your many years of experience serving prominent families have helped hone your ability to work in a thoughtful and refined fashion; you understand the importance of professional boundaries and have a service heart.
You have a phenomenal work ethic and enjoy a job well done!
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare dinner for two adults and frequent casual guests.
- Offer breakfast and lunch items, snacks, and beverages.
- Prepare a variety of items to stock refrigerator for days off.
- Set dining table, casual table service, clear table & clean kitchen
- Work in collaboration with the client on weekly menu planning.
- Manage grocery shopping for the household pantry and fridge/freezer.
- Ensure meals follow specific food preferences.
- Cook for occasional dinner parties and household events and bring in additional help as needed.
- Be open to working some holidays as requested.
- MUST be open to travel! Two weeks in Lake Tahoe in July, spontaneous trips to Montana and other locations.
- The hired chef will report to the principals and their Estate Manager.
- Submit purchase receipts for review and credit card expense management.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience working in a private home as a full-time private chef and/or 5+ years of experience in high-caliber restaurants.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain a well-stocked and clean kitchen.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with the clients and team.
- Technically skilled with a deep appreciation for high-quality ingredients.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be willing to undergo in-depth background and reference checks upon hire.
Compensation & Benefits:
- 140K -180K | depending on experience
- Medical | Dental | Vision: employee only
- Life insurance
- 10 paid vacation days
- 401K plan | 4%
- Paid holidays
- 3 paid sick days
- Discretionary bonus
- Yearly wage review
DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm based in Silicon Valley, California. We place highly skilled Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices. While our roots are in Silicon Valley, our reach is nationwide, encompassing key markets such as Aspen, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Palm Beach, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC.
You may know us as Domestic | Match and Private Chef | Match. After 12 years of expansion, we’ve evolved into the top choice for domestic staffing services. As our journey has unfolded, we’ve expanded beyond the constraints of our original brand, spreading our reach to encompass a broad spectrum of roles within the private estate and family office sectors.
What Makes Us Unique
Drawing upon over 70 years of collective expertise in private service, luxury hospitality, and yachting, DM Estate Staffing’s team boasts a deep understanding of the intimate relationship between private employers and their household staff. Our team’s personal experience in these roles fuels our continued passion and commitment to our recruitment efforts today. We approach our work with zeal and are dedicated to ensuring that clients and candidates alike discover the ideal match.
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