Private Chef

Private Family Chef

San Francisco, CA
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm (with flexibility for occasional weekend events)

About the Role

We are an executive household with a young family seeking an experienced private chef to plan, prepare, and serve fresh, high-quality meals in our home. You will be responsible for the full food experience: menu planning, sourcing, cooking, kitchen organization, and cleanup. We value creativity, discretion, and a genuine passion for cooking.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly menus around household tastes, dietary needs, and seasonal ingredients
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and portion meals for the week
• Shop for groceries and specialty ingredients, manage the food budget, and keep receipts organized
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences, including allergies, vegetarian, gluten-free, kids' meals, etc.
• Cook for dinner parties and special events, including menu design and coordination with any serving staff
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen, including pantry, refrigerator, and freezer inventory
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards, including proper storage and labeling
• Manage kitchen equipment and flag maintenance or replacement needs
• Communicate regularly with the household about feedback, upcoming schedules, and menu changes

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of professional cooking experience, ideally in private service, fine dining, or catering
• Strong technical skills across a range of cuisines
• Knowledge of nutrition and experience cooking for special diets and allergies
• Excellent time management and the ability to work independently
• Food handler's certification (ServSafe or local equivalent)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for grocery runs
• Ability to pass a background check and provide professional references

Preferred

• Culinary school training or equivalent experience
• Experience cooking for families with children or high-profile clients
• Meal prep, batch cooking, and menu-planning expertise

Personal Qualities

• Discreet and professional; comfortable working in a private home
• Warm, adaptable, and responsive to feedback
• Organized, dependable, and proactive
• Genuinely enthusiastic about food and hospitality

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Generous grocery and equipment budget
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
• A well-equipped kitchen and a respectful, appreciative household
• Health, dental and vision insurance - full reimbursement
• Annual bonus opportunity