Top 19 Private chef Jobs in California

Private Chef
MAHLER PRIVATE STAFFING —Palo Alto, CA
- $160,000 - $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Kitchen
- Relocation assistance
Full-time Private Chef Required ( Malibu, California)
Lily Pond Services —Malibu, CA
- Overtime
- English
- Mid-level
- Residential
Experienced Personal Chef – Bay Area
Uproot Culinary —Walnut Creek, CA
- $4,000 - $8,000 a month
- Night shift
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Reliable transportation
- Flexible schedule
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Private Chef
Friendly Franchisees Corp —Newport Beach, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Flexible schedule
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Private Chef in Palo Alto, California
Montclair Chef —Palo Alto, CA
- $200,000 - $230,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Driver's License
- Senior level
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Weekend Chef
Summit Malibu —Malibu, CA
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Kitchen
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Personal Chef
Mint Personal Chef —Los Angeles, CA
- From $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Driving
- Flexible schedule
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Private Chef/Cooking Instructor
THCC —Temecula, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
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Private Chef
Audrey Aparicio Private Chef Services —Fresno County, CA
- From $100 a day
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Private Chef - Mental Health Residential Home
California Healing Centers —Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- $30 - $32 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Supervising experience
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Private Chef
Deli Nerds, LLC —Costa Mesa, CA
- From $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory control
- Culinary experience
- Wellness program
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Personal Chef - San Diego
Down to Earth Cuisine —San Diego, CA
- $27 - $29 an hour
- Part-time
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Communication skills
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Personal Chef/Cooking Instructor
CookingCare —Temecula, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- English
- Grocery store experience
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Culinary Assistant / Private Chef Helper
Diversity Eats —Santa Rosa, CA
- From $23 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
- Internship
- Flexible schedule
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Sous Chef
Culiene —Petaluma, CA
- $55,200 - $75,800 a year
- Email
- Google Workspace
- ServSafe
- English
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
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Private Events Chef - JOEY Valley Fair
JOEY Restaurants —Santa Clara, CA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Email
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Private Chef

MAHLER PRIVATE STAFFING -
Palo Alto, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$160,000 - $300,000 a year

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

Kitchen hygiene
Sourcing
Assisting with meal planning
Food preparation for special diets
Maintaining an organized workspace
Food service purchasing
Cantonese
Mid-level
Cleaning kitchen areas
Experience working with individuals with specific dietary needs
Food supply stocking
Grocery shopping assistance
Italian cuisine
Food ordering
Meal planning
Household meal planning
Kitchen organization

Full Job Description

An entrepreneurial, young professional, and dynamic family based in Palo Alto is seeking an experienced Private Chef to join their household full-time. This is a newly created role for a chef who is excited to become an instrumental part of the family's lifestyle, nutrition, and daily routine through thoughtful meal planning and nourishing cuisine.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of high-quality, health-conscious cooking while still delivering elevated, comforting, and flavor-driven meals. The family enjoys a variety of cuisines with an emphasis on Italian, Western, and fresh seasonal cooking, while also appreciating bold flavors, including Cantonese soups and teas.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily lunch and dinner for the family, with light breakfast prep as needed
Create a variety of cuisines with a focus on Italian, Western, and clean, flavorful cooking
Incorporate bold flavors and comfort elements, including Cantonese soups and teas, where appropriate
Develop weekly meal plans while remaining flexible for ad hoc requests
Support the family's health and wellness goals through balanced, high-quality meals
Accommodate dietary preferences and allergies, including nut sensitivities
Source high-quality ingredients and manage grocery shopping/provisioning
Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient kitchen environment
Coordinate seamlessly with household staff and adapt to the family's schedule and needs
Provide more formal service for occasional guests or special events when needed

Schedule

Primarily MondayFriday
Mid-morning start through dinner service
Flexibility appreciated based on family needs and occasional entertaining

Ideal Candidate:

Strong culinary training and/or high-level restaurant or private household experience
Comfortable cooking healthy, family-style meals while maintaining elevated standards
Calm, discreet, and emotionally intelligent presence
Able to work independently and confidently manage kitchen operations
Flexible, collaborative, and open-minded approach to service
Child-friendly demeanor and team-player mentality preferred
Bay Area-based candidates encouraged, though relocation assistance may be considered for the right fit

Compensation:

$160,000$300,000 DOE
Grocery and provisioning budget provided
Opportunity for long-term growth with a kind and appreciative family

Trial:

Final candidates will be invited to complete a paid trial preparing lunch, dinner, and one breakfast item.

This role is ideal for a chef seeking a meaningful long-term placement with a family that values quality, warmth, health-conscious living, flexibility, and professionalism.

To Apply:

Please apply at www.mahlermatch.com for consideration; if already on our job board, click Apply Now. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

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Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America’s leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidates as well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.

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