What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live-Out Full-time Private Chef in Atherton position at Montclair Chef?
Position: Live-out Full-time Private Chef in Atherton
Location: Atherton, California, USA
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday
Salary: $145,000–$175,000/year DOE
Accommodation: Not provided
Start Date: ASAP
Guests: Family of 4
Transport Requirement: Driver’s licence required
Job description:
A private family of four in Atherton, California, is seeking a full-time Private Chef to support their transition from a meal delivery service to customized, in-house family meals focused on health and nutrition.
The principals are both extremely health-conscious and physically active, incorporating daily training, cryotherapy, and structured fitness routines. Meals must support this lifestyle with an emphasis on clean ingredients, portion control, and performance-focused nutrition. Dairy-free options are essential due to one principal's intolerance.
This is a Monday to Friday position with a requirement to prepare meals that meet the family’s dietary needs and lifestyle, especially as their young children (aged 4 & 5) begin eating shared meals with their parents.
The chef will prepare three meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner), pack healthy school lunches for the children, and prepare nutritious, grab-and-go snacks for the principal.
A variety of cuisines is welcome, especially those with international flavors.
Duties also include full kitchen management: grocery shopping, pantry/fridge organization, and keeping the kitchen spotless. The chef will collaborate with a registered dietitian the family already works with, ensuring that all meals align with their health goals.
The family prefers a chef with a health-focused background over fine-dining or Michelin-level experience.
Occasional travel to Maui, Hawaii (approximately 5 times per year for up to 12 days at a time) is required.
A cooking trial (from a weekend to up to two weeks) is expected to evaluate both culinary and interpersonal fit.
The salary is flexible based on experience, with a range from $145,000 up to $175,000/year.
Salary : $145,000 - $175,000