Job Description

JRN# 2494

A founder-led household in San Francisco is seeking a skilled and health-conscious Private Chef to manage all in-home culinary needs. This role centers on preparing nutritious, low-calorie meals for daily consumption, curated menus for private events, and efficient meal prep for travel. The Chef will primarily cook for the principal, his partner, and executives or guests as needed. There is a strong emphasis on Indian cuisine using authentic ingredients, including items sourced from Indian grocery stores, with a focus on healthy, high-volume meals that are filling and built on clean ingredients.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and deeply knowledgeable about healthy cooking without compromising on flavor or presentation. This is a hybrid role, with cooking taking place both in the principal's home and the Chef's own kitchen for meal drop-off.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare daily meals focused on low-calorie, nutrient-dense, and balanced nutrition
• Design customized menus aligned with dietary goals and preferences
• Execute high-quality meals for private functions and small gatherings hosted in the home
• Plan and prepare travel-friendly meals, packaged, portioned, and compliant with travel requirements
• Complete weekly meal prep for everyday consumption, packaged for travel and tupperware-friendly
• Emphasize Indian cuisine using authentic ingredients, including items from Indian grocery stores
• Prepare vegetable-based dishes such as carrot rice and cauliflower rice
• Adapt recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, and low FODMAP preferences
• Source fresh, high-quality ingredients and manage kitchen inventory
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment
• Coordinate with household staff or assistants as needed for events and logistics
• Stay current with health, nutrition, and culinary trends

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience as a Private Chef, Personal Chef, or in a similar role
• Strong background in healthy, low-calorie, and nutrition-focused cuisine
• Culinary training or relevant certifications preferred
• Ability to create diverse menus across multiple cuisines while maintaining health standards
• Experience with meal prep, portion control, and food storage best practices
• Knowledge of macro tracking, calorie optimization, and dietary planning
• Experience cooking with meals aligned with low FODMAP preferences
• Experience cooking for private parties, events or high end small group gatherings
• Creative approach to making healthy food appealing and satisfying
• Comfortable cooking in your own kitchen and arranging delivery via courier
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Collaborative with strong communication skills, works with key team members to ensure seamless meal prep and delivery
• Discretion, professionalism, and respect for privacy
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel schedules as needed

Location: San Francisco, CA

Compensation: Full-time, $120K to $160K DOE, plus benefits and PTO

Schedule: 5 days per week, lunch and dinner, hybrid between the principal's home and the Chef's own kitchen for meal drop-off

Pocketbook Agency is acting solely as a recruiting and placement firm for this position and is not the employer of record for this role unless otherwise explicitly stated. All hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and employment terms are determined by the client employer. By applying, you acknowledge that submission of an application does not guarantee placement or employment.

Pocketbook Agency is an equal opportunity recruiting firm and does not discriminate in its recruiting, screening, or placement practices based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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