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Private Chef

Private Chef job (M/F) in San Francisco, USA

San Francisco

Job Description

An UHNW Principal based in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an accomplished Private Chef to join a professional household team and take responsibility for the family’s daily culinary requirements.

The successful candidate will prepare fresh, thoughtfully designed meals for the Principal, household members, and regular guests, balancing nutritious, health-conscious cuisine with sophisticated menus for private entertaining.

Working alongside an established second Private Chef, this position requires excellent communication, strong organization, and the ability to coordinate seamlessly around changing schedules, guest requirements, travel, and household events.

The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled culinary professional who is equally comfortable preparing refined everyday meals and executing elevated dining experiences for intimate gatherings and larger occasions. Discretion, flexibility, and an understanding of private household service are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and prepare daily menus tailored to the Principal’s preferences, dietary requirements, lifestyle, and nutritional goals
  • Prepare consistently high-quality meals using fresh, seasonal, and premium ingredients
  • Plan menus for family meals, guest dining, entertaining, and special occasions
  • Work closely with the second Private Chef to coordinate menus, kitchen responsibilities, schedules, coverage, and service requirements
  • Adapt quickly to changes in the Principal’s schedule, guest numbers, dietary preferences, and last-minute culinary requests
  • Prepare sophisticated dishes and multi-course meals for private entertaining when required
  • Research new recipes, ingredients, and culinary ideas while maintaining consistency with the Principal’s preferences
  • Source premium ingredients and oversee food purchasing, deliveries, pantry organization, and inventory
  • Maintain appropriate food costs and minimize waste without compromising quality
  • Keep the kitchen exceptionally clean, organized, and compliant with high food-safety standards
  • Coordinate with household staff regarding meal schedules, guest arrivals, events, travel, and other relevant household activities
  • Ensure the kitchen and dining areas are properly prepared before and after service
  • Maintain professional relationships with specialty food suppliers, vendors, and other culinary service providers when required
  • Respect the privacy of the Principal, family, guests, and household at all times

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private service, with substantial experience cooking for UHNW families, principals, or similarly discerning clientele.

You should be equally confident preparing nutritious daily cuisine and sophisticated food for entertaining, with the flexibility to adapt your style to individual preferences rather than following a fixed menu.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Significant experience as a Private Chef within a UHNW private household or comparable high-end environment
  • A broad culinary repertoire and excellent technical cooking skills
  • Experience preparing health-conscious, balanced, and high-quality everyday cuisine
  • Confidence creating elevated menus for private dinners, entertaining, and special events
  • Strong menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and kitchen management abilities
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to work collaboratively with another Private Chef and wider household staff
  • Flexibility and composure when schedules, guest numbers, or requirements change at short notice
  • A discreet, respectful, and highly professional approach to private service
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to anticipate the needs of the household
  • Professional culinary training is highly desirable
  • Excellent references from previous private household or equivalent positions

Working Conditions

  • Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California
  • Position: Full-time, permanent
  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
  • Work as part of a professional household team alongside another Private Chef
  • Flexibility required around the Principal’s schedule, guests, entertaining, and special events
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality required at all times

Salary

$250,000 per year

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