Chef Evening/ Weekends

Whether its a remote home in the Sierras a charming villa in wine country or a converted industrial space on the waterfront our focus is on creating an experience that inspires presence.

The Occasional Chef provides exceptional culinary experiences to our guests when our House Chef is unavailable. Working on an as-needed on-call basis the Occasional Chef executes the established Guesthouse culinary program ensuring every guest receives the seamless high-quality food and beverage service that defines the Guesthouse experience. The Occasional Chef will work in concert with the House Captain and House Chef to ensure that programming is executed flawlessly in accordance with existing standards and procedures.

Executes inspiring seasonal food to share with our guests. Embodies the Guesthouse approach to Premeditated Hospitality. Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with all local and state laws.

Operates executes and carries themselves to the highest standards embodying the Guesthouse approach to hospitality.
Responsible for executing in-home food and beverage service according to established program guidelines.
Works in partnership with the House Captain and House Chef to provide seamless service to our guests.
Follows recipes and menus as established by the House Chef and Culinary Director.
Maintains proper food handling cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Ensures food is prepared and served according to specifications in quality presentation and timing.
Follows established opening and closing procedures for the kitchen.
Complies with the policies and practices of the Guesthouse employee handbook.
Maintains a safe work environment for our staff preventing accidents and injuries while ensuring compliance with all local and state laws.

3 years of experience working as a Chef in high-end restaurants luxury hotels or private residences.

• Strong knowledge of various cuisines wine pairing and current food trends.
• Proficient in following recipes and maintaining quality standards.
• Flexibility to work on-call as needed including non-traditional hours such as evenings weekends holidays and events.
• Serve Safe Certification ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
• Culinary Expertise: Must possess a strong repertoire of cooking techniques and the ability to execute established menus with precision.
• Facilities Management: Operate and maintain the home kitchen to the highest standards.
• Able to step into the kitchen and deliver consistent high-quality service with minimal orientation.
• Computer Savvy: Enough computer knowledge and expertise to demonstrate proficiency.
• We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone is treated with respect and fairness regardless of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends beyond legal requirements; We value diversity equity inclusion and belonging and believe that a diverse workforce contributes to our organizations success. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.