Experienced private chef needed for Montecito family – relocation and travel offered. Health conscious family of six, currently in the Santa Barbara County in Montecito, but regularly travel during the summer to the East Coast. This is a full time, permanent position with a great salary, relocation assistance is being offered.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a candidate who takes the utmost pride in their craft. We are looking for a polished Chef who understands the totality of their role beyond cooking, so the principals can enjoy a culinary experience rather than a cooked meal. We will be encouraging our chef to take ownership of the kitchen daily and for special occasions.

Position Summary 

• Manage kitchen inventory including, but limited to restocking groceries, restocking pantry, discarding all expired foods and discarding left overs in a timely manner
• Creation of daily menus for each meal in addition to special occasions
• Grocery shopping in an efficient manner to maximize time; discerning what to order online (i.e. Instacart) and what to purchase in store
• Proficiency in F&B service, table setting and table service, ensuring the family and guests eat their meals at the same time
• Create all possible ingredients and meals from scratch
• Cook and prepare for various meal preferences, food pallets and dietary restrictions
• Prepare cold breakfast for principals to enjoy the following morning as well as catering for their flights
• Hyperaware of meal nutrition (i.e. calories, fat and etc.), and proficient in cooking healthy yet tasting meals
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen for your duties as well as the principal(s) in the event they desire to cook in your absence; keep spice drawers organized
• Utilize vegetables and herbs from garden
• Cheerfully work collectively with other household staff to ensure meals coincide with family schedules
• Open, welcoming and receptive to feedback
• Travel to east coast property as needed
• Must have a Culinary degree

Preferred Qualities 

• Restaurant background preferred
• Local to the Montecito/LA area preferred
• Takes pride in their craft, but does not have an ego
• Warmly welcomes and encourages feedback so he/she can perfect the principals preferences
• Excited and comfortable entertaining and providing an amazing guest experience.
• Enjoys and works well with children
• Clean, organized and neat during prep, cooking and clean up
• Ability to manage kitchen – restock, organization, clean out expired foods, and etc.
• Forward thinking and attentive
• Great leadership – will have assistance from housekeeper
• Enjoys making food from scratch
• Loves private service

Salary & Benefits 

TBD – Benefits included, health, dental and vision along with PTO. Relocation for the right candidate.

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