Location: West LA office and Brentwood Homes
Schedule: Monday – Thursday
Compensation: Competitive Salary, Full Benefits (Health Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation, 401k), Paid Holidays
About the Role:
We are looking for an exceptional private chef to join dynamic households, providing bespoke culinary services for two managing partners and their families. You will be entrusted with crafting delicious and nutritious meals, creating personalized dining experiences. This position requires a sophisticated understanding of the culinary arts, excellent communication, and an adaptable approach to family dynamics.
You’ll be working in a shared capacity, preparing lunch at the office (West LA) 3-4 days per week and preparing dinner 4 nights a week for each managing partner’s family at their homes, which are located on the same street in Brentwood. (Two nights for one partner, and two nights for the other partner.)
Key Responsibilities:
Daily Meal Preparation:
• Lunch for the managing partners at their office 3-4 days per week, ensuring balanced, healthy meals that are flavorful and aligned with dietary needs.
• Dinner for each family (2 nights at one partner’s and 2 nights at the others), including both nutritious and indulgent options, focusing on Mediterranean, Persian, and Asian cuisines.
• Prepare healthy, high-protein snacks, crudités, and grab-and-go options for both families. The partners are both married with three children.
• Adapt meals to specific preferences such as Persian and Mediterranean flavors, health-conscious options
• Plan meals ahead of time, considering dietary restrictions (no particular allergies but an emphasis on healthy eating).
• Prepare meals for family flights (jet meals) with an eye for both taste and convenience.
Additional Duties:
• Maintain a proactive relationship with the families, anticipating needs and ensuring that every meal aligns with their tastes and preferences.
• Occasionally work with other household staff (housekeepers, assistants) to ensure the kitchen is organized, clean, and stocked with top-quality ingredients.
Personal Qualities:
• You should have the flexibility to pivot from a health-focused meal plan to a more indulgent comfort food experience when necessary.
• Working in a high-net-worth environment, you’ll need to be trusted to maintain confidentiality and be respectful of family dynamics.
• The wives are particular and have high expectations, so being detail-oriented and proactive in meeting their needs is essential.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, anticipate needs, and stay ahead of meal prep and schedules is key.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience as a private chef, ideally for 3-5 years and experience with a dynamic schedule
• Expertise in Mediterranean, Persian, and Asian cuisine (especially Japanese) with a deep understanding of nutrition and dietary preferences.
• Experience cooking with Kosher meat
• Strong cooking and presentation skills.
• Experience in catering for families who fly frequently and need meals prepared for travel.
• Ability to work with high-level household staff, including drivers, assistants, and housekeepers.
If you are passionate about food, skilled in the kitchen, and eager to provide a personalized and elevated dining experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We look forward to hearing from you!
