This dynamic bi-coastal family splits their time between Atherton and the East Coast, spending December through May in California and the summer season (mid-June to mid-September) in the Hamptons — their peak entertaining period. With an established culinary team that includes two sous chefs, a breakfast chef, and a Head Chef in New York, they’re seeking a seasoned, senior-level Chef to partner closely with their Director of Culinary and bring leadership, creativity, and harmony to the kitchen. The role involves preparing refined family-style meals and intimate dinner parties (8–10 guests monthly), with a strong emphasis on French and Japanese cuisine — especially sushi. Travel to the East Coast is expected 2–4 weeks per quarter, and the schedule offers flexibility throughout the year with rolling days off. The ideal candidate is local, experienced in private estates, and thrives in a cohesive, respectful team culture. Compensation is $175K–$215K plus bonus, full benefits, and a 401(k). They are hiring ASAP, please reach out:)

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A wonderful family of five in beautiful Woodside, CA is looking for a talented and passionate Private Chef to join their household. Their current chef, who has been with them for many years, is relocating — so this is an exciting opportunity to step into a cherished role and become part of their daily lives. This is a warm, welcoming family who truly values great food and the joy it brings. They’re looking for a Michelin-level chef who is equally comfortable creating elegant, seasonal meals as they are preparing simple, family-style dinners. The children eat at 5:30 PM and the parents at 6:00 PM, so thoughtful menu planning and timing are key. When they entertain, a server will be brought in so you can focus on the food. The schedule is Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, with Fridays and Saturdays off (some flexibility appreciated with advance notice). Kitchen cleaning is expected, but a housekeeper handles deep cleaning each morning. The family would also love their chef to travel with them a few weeks each year to homes in Hawaii and Lake Tahoe. You must be Creative, passionate, and experienced in high-end, seasonal cuisine. Warm, approachable, and happy to cook family meals as well as special-occasion dinners. Highly organized, with strong communication and planning skills. Excited to build a long-term, trusted relationship with the family. Exceptional salary, full benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and the chance to do what you love in a home that truly appreciates it. If you’re ready to bring your culinary talent into a home where you’ll be valued and treated like family, we’d love to hear from you.

elizabeth@thehelpcompany.com

Dream job for foodies! A sweet Pleasanton couple is on the hunt for a talented Chef to whip up delicious vegetarian Indian-inspired meals. They’re all about healthy, low-carb dishes with a creative twist, and they’d love you to bring recipes to life with a sprinkle of storytelling. Your rhythm? Cook on Sundays and Wednesdays, stocking their fridge with tasty lunches and dinners for the week. You’ll craft the menus, shop for the groceries, and let your culinary magic shine. Pay is flexible (hourly or weekly), and they’re excited to meet their perfect match!

elizabeth@thehelpcompany.com

We are looking for a wonderful, fun and energetic Chef that has worked for excitng and top restaurants in SF – for a family of four in Atherton, California. This is a great opportunity for someone who is creative and interested in cooking for a family for whom food is really important. This position would be 4-5 days a week (Sunday through Thursday with some adjustments and flexibility for events) from 11am to 8pm with a half hour break. The family consists of two adults and two teenagers. The family generally eats vegetarian but will add in some animal proteins on occasion (primarily for the older teen) serve meat and fish for events and dinner parties. The family likes having a very diverse menu – one day Mexican, one day Indian, one day surprise them! so it it is important that the chef is comfortable cooking food from different cuisine’s with an eye toward food being relatively healthy and light but also very flavorful. The kitchen is gorgeous and well equipped and most importantly, it is the center of the house so the chef should feel comfortable interacting with family members and also receiving feedback to help fine tune the cooking to the family’s preference.

We are hoping to find someone with some high end restaurant experience (a Michelin star is not required) who is energetic and emotionally intelligent. If the personality and the energy are a fit, previous private chef experience is not necessary.

Salary will be based on experience and also with some variability based on scheduling. Salary will be guaranteed based on days work and will be paid out as an hourly rate.

Benefits–Very generous Monthly stipend for health insurance

Travel– Travel to the family’s property in Aspen for a range of 4-8 weeks a year. There will generally be 1-2 1 week stretches from December through February and one longer stretch during the summer.

Schedule Vacation–Two weeks vacation during the normal course of the schedule. The working agreement will be for 240 days a year and there will be opportunities to take some extended time off when the family is traveling out of country.