Job Title: Private Chef
Location: Ross, CA (Primary Residence) with Travel to Additional Properties in Northern California
Start Date: ASAP
Local Chefs will be considered
Job Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week guaranteed, with flexibility for overtime
Compensation: Up to $75-$95 per hour, depending on experience
Overview:
Our returning client is seeking a talented and flexible Private Chef to join their service team. The chef will primarily prepare dinners for the family and their guests at their primary residence in Ross, CA, with additional travel to the family’s other properties in Northern California. The family enjoys a wide range of cuisines, and the ideal candidate will have a passion for farm-to-table cooking, experience accommodating dietary restrictions, and the ability to create delicious and nutritious meals for both adults and children.
The client is seeking someone capable of preparing high-end meals for occasional dinner parties and work events. However, the primary focus will be on family-style dinners that feel approachable and not overly formal. Candidates with gardening experience are preferred, particularly those who genuinely enjoy spending time harvesting and working in the garden.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare family-style dinners per week (Monday-Thursday) for 6-12 people at the Ross residence, including accommodating dietary restrictions for both adults and children.
- Travel to the family’s other properties for occasional meal preparation and events, with up to two weeks away at a time.
- Shop for groceries, utilizing the best specialty and farmer's markets.
- Stock the pantries and refrigerators with all household staples.
- Plan and maintain a garden at the Ross property to ensure fresh ingredients for daily meals.
- Cook for special events, including buffet-style meals for up to 18 guests, with possible occasional weekend work.
- Provide beautiful food presentations for family dinners and events, including clear labeling for dietary allergies.
- Collaborate with local vendors to source high-quality proteins such as wild fish, venison, and bison.
- Prepare meals that focus on high-protein, low-calorie options for adults, while also making kid-friendly meals that include carbs and dairy.
- Assist with occasional staff meals, including for nannies, with dietary considerations (e.g., gluten-free).
- Occasionally prepare treats for school classroom events.
Requirements:
- Strong culinary experience, especially in farm-to-table cooking.
- Proven ability to work with dietary restrictions, including for young children, and understanding of kid-friendly foods.
- Experience in prominent restaurants and 2+ years of experience cooking for private clients.
- Established relationships with local vendors for high-quality proteins and produce.
- Experience with event cooking and large group meal preparation, including buffet-style presentations.
- Flexibility to adapt to changes in location and guest numbers (e.g., adding or reducing guests unexpectedly).
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and efficiently manage time across different properties.
- Comfortable with occasional travel (up to 4 weeks per year) and some holiday work (e.g., 2 weeks in Tahoe during winter holidays).
- Excellent references from past employers, with the ability to provide documentation of professional experience.
- Willingness to submit to an in-depth background investigation.
- Must be able to lift, pull, and carry heavy items as part of daily responsibilities in the kitchen and events.
- Must be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Accommodations:
- Separate accommodations are provided in each location, including a condo in Tahoe.
Benefits:
- Health insurance, 401K, and 25 days of paid time off (sick and vacation).
- Opportunity for overtime during events.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, portfolio, and references. The family is eager to hire someone ASAP and is open to trial runs for candidates
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.