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This range is provided by Pocketbook Agency. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $165,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr A lovely Bay Area family of five is seeking a talented, low-key Private Chef to join their household team. The ideal candidate is a true culinary professional with a passion for fresh, farm-to-table cooking, sourcing the highest quality ingredients, and preparing meals that reflect both health-conscious living and global inspiration. The family enjoys a variety of cuisines, particularly Japanese, Mediterranean, and other international flavors, and requires someone who can thoughtfully accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions, including pescatarian meals. This role offers a consistent weekly schedule with generous downtime when the family travels. Responsibilities Provide dinner service five nights per week (Sunday–Thursday), with Fridays and Saturdays off. Prepare fresh, farm-to-table meals using seasonal and high-quality ingredients. Cook a variety of cuisines with emphasis on Japanese, Mediterranean, and other global inspirations. Accommodate dietary needs and preferences, including pescatarian meals. Prepare separate meals for small staff, or set aside suitable leftovers. Support entertaining, including informal family gatherings, weekly guest dinners, and formal dinner parties (6–12 guests, with extra support for larger events). Collaborate with household staff to ensure seamless service for events and daily meals. Manage kitchen organization, inventory, and sourcing of ingredients. Travel occasionally with the family and adapt menus as needed. Split time between the Peninsula and San Francisco residences (will vary.) Qualifications Proven experience as a Private Chef or in fine dining environments. Strong background in farm-to-table cooking and use of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Skilled in a wide variety of cuisines, with emphasis on Japanese, Mediterranean, and globally inspired menus. Ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences with creativity and care. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to plan and execute menus independently. Flexible, low-key, and collaborative, with a discreet and professional demeanor. Comfortable with occasional travel and shifting between multiple residences. Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience. Ability to travel on occasion. Schedule: Sunday-Thursday (Friday/Saturday off) - primarily dinner service, with occasional special requests Compensation: 160-200K DOE, benefits (M/D/V), 401K + Discretionary Bonus *Open to relocating a star candidate #J-18808-Ljbffr Pocketbook Agency

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