Chef| Household Manager

Overview

Chef | Household Manager Position

• Location:Los Altos, CA
• Compensation:$150,000 or higher Benefits
• Target Start Date: January 5, 2026
• Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday | 10:00 am-6:00 pm (occasional nights or weekends)
• No Travel Required

About the Position

Our client in Los Altos is seeking a talented Chef | Household Manager to join their home team. The ideal candidate will love creating simple, healthy meals and enjoy bringing quiet organization and calm to a busy household.

This dual role combines culinary skill with light household management and administrative support. The hired candidate will take pride in maintaining a smooth, well-run home and will understand how to support without overstepping—someone kind, resourceful, and grounded.

Primary Responsibilities

Culinary

• Prepare healthy, flavorful meals for two adults and two school-aged children, five days a week. Family style and simple.
• Pack lunches for Mr. (to take to the office) and healthy lunches/snacks for the children.
• Adhere to family macronutrient preferences (balanced protein, vegetables, and complex carbs – approx. 30/30/30 ratio).
• Comfortable preparing a range of cuisines — Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, Japanese, Thai, Italian, and American favorites.
• Mrs. enjoys creative, healthy dishes and vibrant salads; the children tend to enjoy what the adults eat (and especially love pasta).
• Prepare occasional sweet but healthy treats for the kids.
• Finish cooking by 5 pm; family members eat at different times.
• Serve meals as needed, then clean the kitchen and leave the space spotless.
• Manage all grocery shopping and household food/beverage inventory.
• Clean and organize kitchen.

Household & Administrative Support

• Oversee day-to-day organization of the home.
• Handle vendor coordination (landscaping, housekeeping, maintenance, etc.).
• Assist with household projects —cleaning out closets, etc.
• Create a house manual.
• Conduct light administrative work (can be done ≈ 25% remotely): order supplies, research products, manage returns, verify bills, and set appointments.
• Assist with simple travel planning and itineraries.
• Source service providers (landscape designers, vendors) and help schedule meetings.
• Take household vehicles for servicing, charging, and cleaning.
• Schedule and track small maintenance items (e.g., smoke alarm battery replacement).
• Maintain household records and assist with organizational systems.

Family Support

• Be a responsible adult presence in the home when needed; occasionally drive or supervise children in a pinch.
• Collaborate with parents to support school and activity scheduling or events as requested.

Ideal Candidate

• Must be authorized to work legally in the United States
• Experienced chef and/or household manager with excellent culinary skills.
• Grounded, discreet, and professional — knows how to blend into the rhythm of the household.
• Genuinely enjoys healthy cooking and organization.
• Able to juggle priorities and take initiative with minimal oversight.
• Not overly talkative; understands and respects boundaries.
• Tech-savvy enough to manage light household admin tasks.
• Local to the Bay Area (required).
• Non-smoker / non-vaper.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check and provide stellar references.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $150,000
• Healthcare insurance provided
• 10 paid vacation days per year
• 5 paid sick days per year
• Annual performance review

Salary : $150,000