Our client is looking for a Chef who can do a mix of drop-off and in-home cooking, 2-3 days a week for about six hours per shift. They are looking for simple healthy lunches to dinners, and if time allows — they would love to have some additional items left in the fridge. They are holding out for a Chef who graduated from culinary school and has minimum 5 years experience in a home, a clean background report and excellent references.

We have a lovely longtime client who has worked with the Help Company for many years. Family is looking for an outstanding chef who can do a fabulous,yet traditional Thanksgiving meal for 10 to 15 people. There are three kids ages 7 and 9 years old.
This could be an opportunity that extends past Thanksgiving if it is a fit. Please reach out !

Lovely elderly couple has just had knee replacement surgery. The wife has been cooking and shopping until this surgery. She will only be out of commission for 6 weeks so they are looking for very simple SIMPLE meals to be dropped off for her. We are trying to fatten her up – as the surgey has taken a lot out of her! The husband is eating other food, so you will not be cooking for him. Again, this is a very siple Mediterranean diet -s so if you would like to add a few hundred dollars to your salary – this could be perfect for you!

A polished, discrete chef is needed primarily for a residence in Beverly Hills and secondarily for a ranch in Carpinteria, with occasional travel to North Carolina (2-3 times a year for short trips). The family been a loyal employer over the years, and most employees who work for them, stay many years!

Location to Work Schedule:
• Primary Location: Beverly Hills residence
• Secondary Location: Ranch to Beach house in Carpinteria
• Typical Work Week:
o Friday to Saturday: Carpinteria (late breakfast lunch dinner for Mr. to Mrs. and any guests in residence)
o Sunday: Beverly Hills. The chef will purchase all groceries to fully stock the fridge, pantry, and kitchen islands. Serve dinner for Mr. to Mrs. and any guests in residence)
o Monday to Tuesday: Beverly Hills (late breakfast lunch dinner for Mr. to Mrs. and any guests in residence)
o Wednesday to Thursday: OFF, though days off may fluctuate based on family needs, and the chef must be prepared to accommodate changes in schedule.

Job Responsibilities:
• Beverly Hills: Serve late breakfast lunch dinner, typically for Mr., Mrs. with dinner served around 7 7:30 PM. Guests, including family and friends, may occasionally join for meals. If there are guests (5 or more), a housekeeper will assist during dinner service; otherwise, the chef will independently manage clean-up.
• Carpinteria: Prepare late breakfast lunch dinner at the ranch or beach house. Guests are frequent.
The chef will be responsible for meal planning, shopping, prepping, and cooking, focusing on fresh, clean, farm-to-table meals with simple proteins and vegetables. This is NOT a foodie family. The ability to adapt to changing meal sizes and guest numbers is essential. Additionally, the chef should feel comfortable hosting and preparing plated meals for larger dinner parties and events.

Skills to Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of full-time private chef experience
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing schedule (days off may vary week to week)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage the kitchen independently
• Culinary Arts training and experience
• Floor service experience and cocktail pairing sommelier skills are a plus
• Physical stamina, ability to work quickly, and excellent communication skills
• Experience in hosting and providing floor service for dinner parties and events is a big plus.
• Available to work some holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NYE for example.

Security and Confidentiality:
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion at all times to protect the privacy and security of the principals and their guests.

Qualifications:
• Proven experience in a similar position within a high-end, private household or luxury hospitality environment
• Flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the principals’ schedule.
• Excellent knowledge of etiquette, table service, and household practices
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and respectfully
• Discretion, professionalism, and respect for privacy
• Capability to work collaboratively as part of an established team
• Valid driver’s license and passport. A background check will be executed to references will be checked.

The family is offering a $140K salary DOE, $12K in benefits, and potential year-end bonus. Plus mileage reimbursement, and paid time off!

Busy client is looking for a great Cook that can do simple lunches and dinners on the weekends. This could be a cook, a housekeeper who loves cooking or a chef. The family is 6, and sometimes has guests over.

They love to eat Mediterranean, Mexican, Thai and very healthy – no shellfish or pork. They have a couple of dogs in the house, please love dogs! Lunch is usually around 1pm and dinner is around 6:30pm.

This position will be Saturday and Sunday, usually 11am-7pm. The family is offering $45-50 an hour, DOE. Please have a clear background check, great references, and at least 3-5 years of recent, similar experience.

Please let us know why you are the right person for the role!