What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Chef position at Domestic | Match?
Overview
Our client in Beverly Hills, California, is searching for a dedicated Private Chef to be a pivotal part of their household team. The spotlight will always be on using organic, sustainable, and top-tier ingredients. Your routine will primarily involve crafting lunch and dinner for the family and ensuring there's a consistent supply of wholesome grab-and-go breakfast options, snacks, and juices.
If you're someone who can intuitively sync with our client's dietary wishes and have a passion for crafting flavorful, healthful, plant-based dishes, you may be a great candidate for this role.
- Schedule: Predominantly Monday-Friday with flexibility to accommodate occasional weekend requests
- Start Date: ASAP
- Local candidates will be considered
Character Sketch:
You are a team player, kind to others, and accept constructive feedback.
Your culinary career has taken you around the world, and you've picked up a wealth of tricks along the way; you've spent time in the best restaurants and know how to execute daily meals and small events with ease.
Your many years of experience serving prominent families have helped hone your ability to work in a thoughtful and refined fashion; you understand the importance of professional boundaries and have a service heart.
Feeling appreciated in a collaborative environment is important to you; you have a phenomenal work ethic and enjoy a job well done!
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare lunch and dinner for three adults and one toddler 5 days a week.
- Responsible for providing the family with healthy, sustainably sourced, and organic food.
- Accommodate two lactose-intolerant family members.
- Offer breakfast items, snacks, and juices that are packaged and ready for a grab-and-go.
- Prepare food items for planes/travel for family.
- Prepare food for days off.
- Set dining table, casual table service.
- Work in collaboration with the client's team on weekly menu planning.
- Manage grocery shopping for the household pantry and fridge/freezer.
- Nurture the curiosity of the family's child in the kitchen.
- Ensure meals follow specific food preferences.
- Cook for occasional dinner parties and household events and bring in additional help as needed.
- Pet food preparation.
- Be open to working some holidays as requested.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience working in a private home as a full-time private chef and 5 years of experience in high-caliber restaurants.
- Proven understanding of and expertise in diverse cuisines, with a specialization in plant-forward cuisine.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain a well-stocked and clean kitchen.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with the clients and team.
- Technically skilled with a deep appreciation for high-quality ingredients.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be willing to undergo an in-depth background check and reference check upon hire.
Compensation & Benefits:
- 160-180K | depending on experience
- Healthcare plan: employee only
- 10 paid vacation days
- 6 paid holidays
- 5 paid sick days
- Discretionary bonus
- Yearly wage review
