Personal Chef/Housekeeper at Private Company Glendale, CA

The hiring establishment is a private company based in Glendale, California, owned by an executive leading a successful business in Southern California. This company is seeking a dedicated and skilled Personal Chef and Housekeeper to join their household. As a private household position, this role is unique, combining culinary expertise with comprehensive household management. The private nature of this position means the candidate will work closely with the executive and the family, ensuring that both the culinary and household needs are met with professionalism and excellence.

This full-time position requires a versatile candidate who can seamlessly blend the responsibilities of a personal chef and a housekeeper. The role demands high standards of food preparation, meal planning, and housekeeping, as well as flexibility to travel across the United States with the executive at short notice. The candidate will be responsible for preparing three meals a day, each meticulously planned to be around 800 calories, catering to the dietary preferences and nutritional requirements of the executive and family. The chef duties include shopping for fresh, high-quality ingredients, preparing meals, and hosting dinner parties during weekends, holidays, and special occasions. Cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen are paramount, and the candidate must consistently maintain these standards.

On the housekeeping side, the candidate will ensure the entire residence is organized, clean, and well-maintained. This includes general tidiness, coordinating household maintenance such as gardening and pool services, managing house expenses, and running errands to various stores including markets, pharmacies, and pet stores. The role also involves vehicle care, such as cleaning, fueling, and occasional chauffeuring duties, as well as coordinating automotive services. The candidate must embody professionalism and maintain a neat appearance, dressing appropriately depending on the task—black pants and a dress shirt for daily housekeeping and a chef uniform when cooking or entertaining.

This position requires a minimum of three years of culinary experience, with formal culinary training preferred. The ideal candidate should have exceptional organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and capacity to manage diverse responsibilities under flexible scheduling conditions. Traveling with the executive is a regular part of the job, and the candidate must be adaptable enough to perform all duties on the road. The role offers an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in dynamic environments and seek to contribute to a high-level private household with a variety of demands.