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The family has a refined palate with a love for Mediterranean-inspired cooking, fresh seafood, and high-quality proteins. They value fresh, seasonal, health-conscious cooking and regularly entertain at home, making this a wonderful opportunity for a Chef who enjoys variety, creativity, and being a true part of a close-knit household team.\nThe ideal candidate brings a strong culinary background, excellent technique, and a genuine passion for creating beautiful, flavorful, health-conscious meals. The family is especially drawn to a Chef who can bring real creativity to healthy, low-carb cooking, someone who can keep meals feeling varied and inspired rather than repetitive or restrictive. Comfort preparing refined everyday food as well as elevated meals for entertaining is essential, always with an emphasis on high-quality, fresh ingredients.\nSchedule: Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend work as needed. A day off during the following week will be provided to compensate for any weekend shifts worked.\nResponsibilities\nPlan and prepare daily lunch and dinner, generally Mediterranean-inspired with an emphasis on fresh seafood, high-quality meats, vegetables, and salads\nBring creativity to healthy, low-carb cooking, developing varied recipes that never feel repetitive or restrictive\nPrepare meals family style for day-to-day dining and for entertaining and work dinners\nSource and shop for groceries, prioritizing fresh, high-quality ingredients\nMaintain an organized, immaculate kitchen at all times\nCook for guests and gatherings, typically hosted a couple of times per week\nSupport holiday cooking as needed, this is a nice-to-have rather than a requirement\nBring creativity and variety to the menu while maintaining a consistent focus on health-conscious, balanced cooking\nBe comfortable working discreetly and professionally within a private household\nQualifications\nA minimum of 5+ years of private cooking experience, along with experience in fine dining restaurants or hotels\nMust be within a commutable distance to Atherton, CA\nMust be legally authorized to work in the US\nMust be willing to undergo an in-depth background check and provide strong employment references\nStrong culinary training and professional experience, ideally with some private household experience\nComfortable with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, and high-quality proteins\nA genuine passion for healthy cooking, with the creativity to keep low-carb, health-conscious meals exciting and varied\nHighly organized, reliable, and discreet\nWarm, personable, and comfortable being part of a close, community-oriented household\nOpen to occasional travel with the family (not required, but welcomed)\nAvailable for interviews and cooking trials as part of the process\nCompensation and Benefits\n$175,000++ base salary, DOE\nBenefits including:\nHealthcare stipend\n15 paid vacation days\n5 paid sick days\n10 paid holidays\nCalSavers\nMeals provided while working\nDM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, dedicated to connecting exceptional Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices across the United States. Built over more than a decade on referrals and repeat clients, we have grown thoughtfully by doing one thing well: finding the right person for the right home.\nEvery member of our recruiting team has worked personally in the homes of prominent private clients, as estate managers, private chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just understand private service in theory; we've navigated its nuances, its demands, and its deeply personal nature from the inside. That perspective shapes every search we conduct and every candidate we represent.\nWe encourage you to regularly explore our job board and apply for any roles that align with your experience and aspirations. When your background aligns with what our clients are looking for, we will be in touch. 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