Private Chef

Full-Time Private Chef — San Francisco, CAA warm family of five in San Francisco is looking for a full-time Private Chef to take ownership of what the family eats day to day, thoughtfully, healthily, and with real attention to the kids' evolving palates. This is less about elaborate cooking and more about consistency, creativity within a family's real life, and genuinely caring about the people you're cooking for. Two of the three children are selective eaters, so a meaningful part of this role is building a reliable rotation of kid-approved meals while gently expanding their palates over time. There is also a smaller, thoughtful piece to this role: preparing simple, healthy meals as requested for a neighbor. This is a modest addition to the role, essentially cooking a bit of extra food and dropping it nearby, and shouldn't significantly add to the workload.The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, with some weekend meal prep as needed. This isn't meant to be a full in-home presence all day; the chef will cook efficiently on-site using the family's separate guest house kitchen, prep thoughtfully, and leave well-organized meals behind, including some meals prepared for drop-off, rather than lingering in the home unnecessarily.ResponsibilitiesTake full ownership of what the family eats: planning, shopping, stocking the pantry, and preparing meals independentlyPrepare dinners, snacks, and breakfast items for the week, plus some weekend meal prepPrepare simple, healthy meals for a neighbor as requestedBuild and refine a consistent rotation of kid-friendly dinners while gradually introducing new foods and flavorsPrepare some meals for drop-off/pickup in addition to on-site cookingCook for the parents' broader tastes as well, including Thai cuisine and other adult favoritesInvolve the kids in the kitchen from time to time as a shared, connective activityOccasionally support smaller gatherings or special occasionsStay attentive to the family's evolving tastes and adjust the approach as the kids growMaintain a clean and organized kitchen at all timesQualifications3+ years of experience as a Private Chef for a family, ideally with childrenStrong track record cooking for picky or selective eatersComfortable managing pantry stocking, grocery shopping, and kitchen organization independentlySkilled in casual, healthy, high-quality home cooking, not overly formal or elaborateExperience with meal prepping and packaging for drop-off or later consumptionGenuine warmth and comfort around childrenEfficient, self-sufficient, and comfortable with a lighter on-site footprintReliable, discreet, and easy to have as part of the household rhythmLegally authorized to work in the United StatesLocal to the San Francisco Bay Area (out-of-area candidates will not be considered)Willing to undergo an in-depth background check and provide excellent employment referencesCompensation$150,000++ base salary, depending on experienceBenefits including:Healthcare stipend10 days of paid vacation5 paid sick daysDiscretionary bonusAccess to a retirement plan