Private Chef (Shui Food Group – Concierge Dining Division)
We are seeking a Private Chef to join our food group’s Concierge Dining Division, delivering personalized, high-quality in-home dining experiences for a select group of private clients.
This role blends restaurant-level systems with elevated in-home service, ideal for a chef who values efficiency, discretion, and consistent execution in a private setting.
You will primarily prep and cook from our central kitchen, then finish and serve meals at client residences, ensuring a seamless, refined dining experience.
How We Work
Our concierge model is built on efficiency behind the scenes and simplicity at the table.
Each service day is structured as a full cooking day—you’ll begin in our central kitchen handling prep, batch cooking, and mise en place, then transition to the client’s home to finish, plate, and serve. This allows for a streamlined workflow while maintaining a high-quality, in-home dining experience.
Roughly 90% of the work is completed in the kitchen, with final execution done onsite.
We focus on real, whole-food cooking with clear nutrition intent. Meals are clean, thoughtful, and repeatable—built on high-quality ingredients, smart prep systems, and consistent execution.
You’ll receive direct client feedback, allowing you to refine menus and continuously elevate both food and service.
What You’ll Do
- Execute full service days: prep in central kitchen → finish and serve at client homes
- Prepare and batch cook high-quality meals efficiently within each service day
- Design weekly menus aligned with client preferences, health goals, and lifestyle
- Source premium ingredients (organic, specialty, and seasonal)
- Portion, label, and store meals for non-service days
- Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked environments (kitchen + homes)
- Standardize pantry and kitchen systems across households
- Coordinate schedules across multiple clients seamlessly
- Accommodate family-style dining, children’s meals, and dietary preferences
- Support occasional private dinners or small gatherings (4–10 guests)
- Track preferences and continuously refine menus and service
Schedule & Structure
- Flexible structure (part-time or full-time depending on fit)
- Service-based schedule (each workday = full prep + service flow)
- Work may be shared across multiple households
- Based in the Peninsula (general area)
Compensation
- Hourly or salary options depending on schedule and experience
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Groceries and approved expenses fully reimbursed
What You’ll Need
- 3–5+ years of professional kitchen experience
- Private chef or high-end hospitality experience preferred
- Strong organization and systems mindset
- Understanding of nutrition and ingredient quality
- Ability to work independently across multiple locations
- Professional, discreet, and service-oriented presence
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass a background check
Ideal Profile
- Comfortable with Asian and Western cuisines
- Experience with family-style + health-focused cooking
- Efficient with batch prep and structured workflows
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of hospitality
- Interested in growing within a concierge-style food service platform
To Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Sample menus (if available)
- Short introduction (experience + availability)
Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
