Private Chef

Pocketbook Agency

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

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JRN#2486 A kind, active, and growing Los Angeles family is seeking a talented and low-key Private Chef to join their household team. The ideal candidate is a true culinary professional with a passion for fresh, mindful cooking, sourcing the highest quality ingredients, and preparing meals that reflect both health-conscious living and adventurous culinary palate, in a family-style setting. The family enjoys a variety of cuisines, particularly Mediterranean, European, and other international flavors, with a Californian farm-to-table ideology, and requires someone who can thoughtfully accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions as they arise. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who takes pride in providing exceptional culinary service and is looking for a long term professional home with a family that values their staff and fosters a warm, respectful environment. This role offers a consistent weekly schedule with opportunity to travel. A passport and travel readiness are required. Responsibilities: Provide lunch/dinner service five nights per week, with flexibility for some weekends when needed Plan menus and document recipes, dietary restrictions, and food preferences Prepare fresh, farm-to-table meals using seasonal and high-quality ingredients Cook a variety of cuisines with emphasis on Mediterranean, European, and other global inspirations, in family style service Accommodate dietary needs and preferences, including pescatarian and vegetarian meals Prepare meals for small staff, or set aside suitable leftovers Support entertaining, including informal family gatherings, guest dinners, and formal dinner parties (with extra support for larger events) Collaborate with household staff to ensure seamless service for events and daily meals Manage kitchen organization, inventory, and sourcing of ingredients Shop for food and supplies; maintain organized inventories Maintain sanitation and safety standards for kitchen and dining areas Travel occasionally with the family and adapt menus as needed Qualifications: Proven experience as a Private Chef or in fine dining environments Strong background in farm-to-table cooking and use of fresh, seasonal ingredients Skilled in a wide variety of cuisines, with emphasis on Mediterranean, European, and globally inspired menus Ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences with creativity, care, and precision Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to plan and execute menus independently Calm, flexible, low-key, and collaborative, with a discreet and professional demeanor Comfortable with occasional travel and shifting between multiple residences Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience Ability to travel on occasion Schedule : 5 days per week (Tuesday-Saturday) primarily lunch/dinner service, with occasional special requests and flexibility when required Compensation:
160-200K DOE, PTO + benefits Location:
Los Angeles *Open to relocating a star candidate Pocketbook Agency is acting solely as a recruiting and placement firm for this position and is not the employer of record for this role unless otherwise explicitly stated. All hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and employment terms are determined by the client employer. By applying, you acknowledge that submission of an application does not guarantee placement or employment. Pocketbook Agency is an equal opportunity recruiting firm and does not discriminate in its recruiting, screening, or placement practices based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Los Angeles, California, United States

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English

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