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CALABASAS, CA - FULL-TIME PRIVATE CHEF
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PRIVATE CHEF JOB DESCRIPTION


FULL-TIME PRIVATE CHEF – CALABASAS, CA


WHEN: Long-term Placement

MEALS: Lunch and Dinner + Snacks + simple breakfast Items prepped In fridge

CUISINE: Healthy & Global (Farm-to-Table, Clean Eating, Protein-Focused)

WHO: 3 Adults + 1 Child. Occasional hosting.

CHEF PEDIGREE: Private Chef Experience

JOB: 5 Days/Week (Monday – Friday)

COMPENSATION: $180,000 – 225,000DOE(Target~18,000/month) + Yearly Travel Bonus & Housing Options Available

NOTES: Must be collaborative, high-energy, easy to work with, highly clean and organized, trustworthy, and discreet. Experience with baby-led weaning/toddler nutrition is a plus. Relocation assistance open to negotiation.


LOCATION & LOGISTICS

  • Location: Calabasas
  • Schedule: 5 Days/Week (Monday – Friday)
  • Hours & Meals: Daily meal execution centered around Breakfast (9:00 AM), Lunch (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM), and Dinner (7:00 PM), plus prepped snacks and simple breakfast items stored in the fridge.
  • Contract: Long-term Placement
  • Travel & Housing: Occasional travel required to join the family (travel bonus provided). An apartment is available and can be offered as a bonus. Relocation support is open to negotiation.


HOUSEHOLD

  • The Household: 3 Adults (including a recovering NFL athlete following a high-protein diet open to collaborating with a nutritionist) and 1 Child (toddler, approximately 2 years old).
  • Hosting: Occasional hosting and entertaining guests.
  • Client Dynamic: Hands-on client who enjoys joining the chef at local farmers markets to choose ingredients.


CUISINE & DIETARY PROFILE

  • Culinary Focus: Healthy & Global cuisine with a strong emphasis on clean, farm-to-table cooking. High-protein meal execution tailored for an elite athletic recovery diet.
  • Dietary Nuances:
  • No allergies or strict dietary restrictions, but strong emphasis on clean, whole-food eating.
  • Openness to working directly with a nutritionist to meet protein and fitness targets.
  • Expertise or willingness to execute baby-led weaning and nutritious toddler meal prep for a 2-year-old.


CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Daily Meal Execution: Prepare and serve fresh Breakfast (9:00 AM), Lunch (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM), and Dinner (7:00 PM).
  • Grab-and-Go & Snack Prep: Keep the household stocked with prepped snacks and simple, quick breakfast items in the fridge.
  • Provisioning & Sourcing: Sourcing fresh, farm-to-table ingredients at local farmers markets (frequently accompanied by the client). Pick up premium meats from selected vendors for bulk purchase and freezing.
  • Sanitation & Kitchen Management: Maintain full oversight, impeccable organization, and deep cleanliness of the kitchen at all times (impeccable standards are a top priority).
  • Travel Culinary Support: Travel with the family as needed for extended trips or vacations.


IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Experience: Prior Private Chef Experience in ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) estate settings and/or high-end restaurant backgrounds. Background in toddler food prep and baby-led weaning is a strong plus.
  • Character: Collaborative, high-energy, open-minded, and easy to work with. Extremely trustworthy, discreet, and deeply respectful of home privacy and child safety (background check and references required).
  • Cleanliness & Reliability: Meticulous about kitchen organization and hygiene. Dependable and capable of working seamlessly alongside the family.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Salary: $180,000 – 225,000annually(DOE),withatargetof~18,000/month.
  • Housing Bonus: Apartment available and negotiable as part of the compensation package.
  • Travel Compensation: Additional travel bonus provided when traveling with the family.
  • Benefits & Terms: Benefits negotiable into the final employment agreement. Relocation support negotiable if relocating.


Kooking, LLC is acting solely as a recruiting and placement firm for this position and is not the employer of record for this role unless otherwise explicitly stated. All hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and employment terms are determined by the client employer. By applying, you acknowledge that submission of an application does not guarantee placement or employment.


Kooking, LLC is an equal opportunity recruiting firm and does not discriminate in its recruiting, screening, or placement practices based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.




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