Private Family Chef

Company: Confidential
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

A private, HNWI family is looking for a highly experienced in-home Chef to join their full-time team in Montecito. The ideal candidate is someone who is hands-on, passionate, and takes pride in their abilities and is interested in creating a culinary experience with the intention of good food that is both high quality, healthy and delicious. This person should feel comfortable taking ownership of the kitchen on a regular basis, including special occasions such as holidays or events. We are also looking for a Chef with the ability to cook a range of cuisines as well as meals that would be for children and individuals with specific dietary needs. The right Chef for this role will be open and receptive to feedback, and will be able to work collectively with the other household staff, such as the Estate Manager as well as additional members of the team, to schedule exceptional meals and other events adequately. This is for a Chef seeking a long-term and full-time salaried position with top health benefits.

Responsibilities:
General kitchen management duties, such as restocking pantry and refrigerator and discarding all expired foods and leftovers
Formulation of daily menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Grocery shopping both in-store and via delivery platforms such as Instacart
Cook every meal possible from scratch, utilizing vegetables and herbs from the family's garden
Be hyperaware of the principal/family/guest meal preferences and dietary restrictions, while also taking into account nutritional value of each meal
Keep the kitchen clean and organized at all times
Work alongside other household staff members
Travel to the family's east coast property as needed

Qualifications:
Restaurant background preferred
Local to Montecito or LA area
Luxury service background helpful - must enjoy entertaining others and providing an impeccable guest experience
Must work well with children
Must be forward thinking and attentive
Must be inventive when it comes to designing menu options for the family

Keywords: Confidential, Santa Barbara , Private Family Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Santa Barbara, California