Private Chef
Us-Ca-Athertonmid
ChefFood Service
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Quick Summary
Overview
Overview Full-Time Private Chef — Atherton, CALocal candidates only, please A warm family based in Atherton, California is seeking a talented Private Chef to join their household.
Technical Tools
ChefFood Service
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Plan and prepare daily lunch and dinner, generally Mediterranean-inspired with an emphasis on fresh seafood, high-quality meats, vegetables, and salads
- →Bring creativity to healthy, low-carb cooking, developing varied recipes that never feel repetitive or restrictive
- →Prepare meals family style for day-to-day dining and for entertaining and work dinners
- →Source and shop for groceries, prioritizing fresh, high-quality ingredients
- →Maintain an organized, immaculate kitchen at all times
- →Cook for guests and gatherings, typically hosted a couple of times per week
- →Support holiday cooking as needed, this is a nice-to-have rather than a requirement
- →Bring creativity and variety to the menu while maintaining a consistent focus on health-conscious, balanced cooking
- →Be comfortable working discreetly and professionally within a private household
Requirements
~1 min read- A minimum of 5+ years of private cooking experience, along with experience in fine dining restaurants or hotels
- Must be within a commutable distance to Atherton, CA
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US
- Must be willing to undergo an in-depth background check and provide strong employment references
- Strong culinary training and professional experience, ideally with some private household experience
- Comfortable with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, and high-quality proteins
- A genuine passion for healthy cooking, with the creativity to keep low-carb, health-conscious meals exciting and varied
- Highly organized, reliable, and discreet
- Warm, personable, and comfortable being part of a close, community-oriented household
- Open to occasional travel with the family (not required, but welcomed)
- Available for interviews and cooking trials as part of the process
What We Offer
~1 min read✓$175,000++ base salary, DOE
✓Benefits including:
✓Healthcare stipend
✓15 paid vacation days
✓5 paid sick days
✓10 paid holidays
✓CalSavers
✓Meals provided while working
Actively Seeking Applicants!
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Us-Ca-Atherton
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
About this job
- Pay per year
- $175,000 a year
- 141% above the $72,652 median for Chef jobs on Jobera (51 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 22 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- September 27, 2026
- Last seen
- October 20, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 22
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 30%
- Scored at
- October 20, 2026
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