FULL-TIME PRIVATE CHEF – MARIN COUNTY, CA

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: The family prefers balanced, healthy meals that remain enjoyable and satisfying. Dietaires will be shared upon confirmed trial. Expertise or willingness to execute baby-led weaning and nutritious child-friendly meals for a toddler. 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). READY TO APPLY? Go to the link below: https://pod5.app.loxo.co/job/NDE0ODYtaGMwNXh2MzBuYW9saDVkbg==?t=1791405729497 Pay: $175,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year Application Question(s): You've been with a private household for a few months. You prepare an elaborate multi-course dinner for a small gathering at the residence — the plating looks stunning and you're proud of the work. You take a few photos for your personal portfolio. Later that week, a former colleague messages you asking how the new role is going and if they can follow your food work on Instagram. How do you handle the conversation, and what do you share, if anything? Have you ever signed a confidentiality or NDA agreement in a previous role, and how did that shape how you approach privacy in general? Experience: private chef: 3 years …

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