- Significant private chef experience with UHNW families or principals, ideally including frequent entertaining
- Strong culinary range, able to prepare both health-conscious everyday meals and elevated guest dining
- Organized, adaptable and calm under pressure
- Highly service-oriented approach
- Excellent understanding of discretion and boundaries in a private household setting
- Professional culinary training is highly valued
- References from previous private household positions are highly valued
Private Chef job (M/F) in San Francisco, USA
United States
Permanent
Full time
Private Chef
To be discussed
5425 UST
October 1, 2026
Job description
A UHNW principal in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an experienced Private Chef to prepare high-quality daily meals for the principal, household, and frequent guests.
The role requires collaboration with another private chef and involves both everyday health-conscious meals and elevated entertaining.
The ideal candidate will combine excellent culinary execution with flexibility, discretion, and a strong understanding of private-service standards.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare daily meals according to the principal's preferences, dietary requirements, and nutritional objectives
- Source high-quality ingredients and manage food purchasing and pantry inventory
- Collaborate closely with the other private chef to coordinate menus, schedules, coverage, guest needs, and kitchen standards
- Accommodate changing schedules, guest counts, dietary needs, and last-minute requests
- Prepare meals for guests and support private entertaining and events
- Maintain an immaculate, organized, and food-safe kitchen
- Coordinate with household staff regarding schedules, guests, travel, and events
- Manage food-related budgets and minimize unnecessary waste
- Maintain strict discretion and confidentiality at all times
Requirements
Work conditions
- Full-time, permanent position
- Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California
- Flexibility required to accommodate the principal's schedule, guests and entertaining needs
- Works collaboratively with another private chef as part of a professional household team
Salary
Competitive salary of $250,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits
This job offer is introduced to you by Tiffany Kolosick
Tiffany Kolosick
Recruiter
My name is Tiffany Kolosick, and I have been working in the private service industry for more than 20 years. Before transitioning into recruiting, I held nearly every role within a private household, giving me firsthand insight into the responsibilities, expectations, and challenges faced by both clients and household professionals. This experience allows me to view each placement through the unique lens of both the client and the candidate. My primary goal is to create successful, long-term placements by ensuring that the needs, expectations, personality, and working styles of both parties are aligned. In my experience, when a placement is truly a win for both the client and the candidate, it creates the foundation for a successful and lasting relationship.
This job offer is managed by Morgan & Mallet New York- USA
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