Location: Los Angeles, CA (with travel to Deer Valley, La Quinta, NYC, and The Hamptons)
Start Date: Early June 2025
Schedule: Full-time, typically 11am–8pm, with two consecutive days off when possible (often Wednesday to Saturday); flexibility required around holidays and travel
Overview:
A truly lovely, kind, and generous family is seeking a full-time Private Chef to join their household. This is a dream role for a warm, family-oriented chef who thrives in an informal yet fast-paced environment where excellence, flexibility, and a service heart are key. The position is based in Los Angeles with travel throughout the year to their homes in Deer Valley, La Quinta, New York City, and the Hamptons.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare fresh, delicious dinners daily (typically served at 6:30pm), with lighter breakfast and lunch offerings made available and the fridge always well-stocked.
Cook for large family gatherings during Thanksgiving and Christmas (two-week stretches in Deer Valley), serving lunch and dinner for 20 people daily.
Create memorable Sunday dinners (especially during summer), served at 5pm.
Collaborate with the Principal on weekly scheduling – days off vary week-to-week, with an effort to provide two consecutive days off when possible.
Source high-quality, seasonal ingredients; keep the kitchen impeccably organized.
Travel with the family as needed (housing always provided) — approx. 6–8 weeks annually, including 2 weeks in December, 2 weeks in January, and time in March and summer.
Be responsive to special requests and references (e.g., recreating a favorite dish from a beloved restaurant like Craig’s, Giorgio’s or Gjelina).
Prepare approachable, clean cuisine that emphasizes flavor and ingredient integrity — nothing too fussy or overly complicated.
Confidently use the pizza oven and outdoor grill.
Ideal Candidate:
Warm, family-minded, and collaborative — you’ll feel like part of the family.
Flexible and travel-ready, with experience in private homes.
Excellent with a variety of cuisines — from California clean to Asian flavors.
Creative but grounded — the family prefers simple, fresh, delicious food over overly elaborate presentations.
Familiar with high-end LA restaurants.
Can easily accommodate both small family dinners and larger group meals during the holidays.
Compensation:
Generous and commensurate with experience. Travel expenses and housing provided during trips.
