PRIVATE CHEF JOB DESCRIPTION
FULL-TIME PRIVATE CHEF – MARIN COUNTY, CA
Full-Time, Long-Term Placement
We are seeking a professional, adaptable, and collaborative Private Chef for a high-end estate in Marin County. This position is ideal for a skilled culinary professional with prior private estate experience who thrives in a dynamic household environment. The chef will take full ownership of the kitchen operations 5 days a week, executing daily meals, snack prep, and periodic interactive events.
The household values high-quality, fresh ingredients across a wide variety of cuisines, balancing healthy, clean eating with elevated culinary experiences.
LOCATION & LOGISTICS
Location: Marin County, CA. (no relocation)
Schedule: 5 Days/Week (Tuesday - Saturday).
Hours: Daily meal execution centered around a 12:30 PM Lunch, 5:00 PM Child Dinner, and 6:30 PM Adult Dinner, plus Saturday Brunch.
Contract: Long-term (12 months minimum).
HOUSEHOLD
The Household: Two primary adults and one child, with a daily nanny present during working hours. Lunch and dinner are generally prepared for the core family, with flexibility for hosting guests, dinner parties, and periodic family gatherings.
The Team: You will work alongside a fully staffed household, collaborating with Housekeepers, Nannies, and a Property Manager.
Service Style: Individually plated service.
CUISINE & DIETARY PROFILE
Culinary Focus: Healthy yet flavorful cooking across a diverse range of global cuisines.
Dietary Nuances:
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily Meal Execution: Prepare and serve lunch (12:30 PM), child’s dinner (5:00 PM), and adult dinner (6:30 PM), along with Saturday morning brunch.
Grab-and-Go & Snack Prep: Keep the household stocked with prepped snacks and quick breakfast items (e.g., nut-free yogurt parfaits, fresh hummus with vegetables).
Provisioning & Stocking: Manage all grocery shopping, food sourcing, and inventory management to keep the kitchen fully stocked.
Interactive Family Dinners: Facilitate a fun, interactive kids' dinner activity every other week around 5:00 PM (e.g., custom pizza making, cupcake/cake decorating) for the child, extended family, and guests, followed by an early family meal.
Hosting & Events: Handle occasional dinner parties and guest entertaining.
Kitchen Management: Maintain full oversight, organization, and cleanliness of the estate kitchen (equipped with marble countertops, electric range, and single oven).
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Experience: Prior private chef experience in a high-end estate setting. Background in baby food prep and baby-led feeding is a strong plus.
Character: High energy, open-minded, collaborative, and easy to work with. Highly respectful of the home environment and family privacy.
Reliability: Consistent, dependable, and capable of working independently while maintaining seamless communication with the family and estate staff.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary: $175,000 - $225,000+ (DOE) plus a yearly bonus.
Benefits: Health insurance stipend.
Paid Time Off: 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO).