Private Chef – Full-Time or Part-Time (3–5 Days/Week)

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Schedule: 3–5 days per week (full-time or part-time DOE)

Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 – $200,000 OR Part-Time Day Rate: $750-$1000 DOE

Benefits: TBD (if applicable)

Overview

A private household in Palo Alto is seeking an experienced, health-focused private chef to provide consistent, high-quality meals and support occasional entertaining. This role may be structured as either full-time or part-time (3–5 days per week), depending on the chef’s experience, availability, and overall fit. The ideal candidate values clean, Mediterranean-inspired cooking and enjoys creating nourishing food that supports a well-run household.

Scope of Work

• Prepare lunches and dinners for the household, with volume and cadence aligned to a 3–5 day schedule
• Provide ongoing meal preparation to ensure healthy food is readily available
• Support in-home dinner parties and private events, with occasional off-site cooking at unique locations
• Independently manage menu planning, sourcing, and execution
• Maintain high standards of kitchen organization, cleanliness, and food safety

Schedule Notes

• The household is flexible on which weekdays, evenings, and occasional weekends are worked
• An ideal structure may include a mix of prep and service days, such as:
• Prep days to support upcoming meals
• Select dinner service days during the week
• Final schedule will be confirmed based on mutual fit and operational needs

Cuisine & Style

• Mediterranean-inspired, clean, seasonal cooking
• Emphasis on high-quality, wellness-forward ingredients
• No red meat

Ideal Candidate

• Proven private chef or equivalent high-level culinary experience
• Comfortable working autonomously in a private household environment
• Professional, discreet, organized, and reliable
• Flexible and experienced with entertaining and event support
• Local to Palo Alto or surrounding area