Private Chef Jobs in Downey, CA

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There are currently 298 Private Chef jobs in Downey, CA hiring this July 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Private Chef, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Private Chef Job in Your Area

Working as a Private Chef in Downey offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Private Chef positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Private Chef work in your area, Private Chef jobs close to you, or local Private Chef openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Private Chef

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Private Chef duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Private Chef Jobs Near You in Downey, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 298 Private Chef jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Private Chef Jobs in Downey, CA

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Private Chef

at Farm-Sourced
Inglewood, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $105.00

Exact $105.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical reimbursement

Medical reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

competitive salary

competitive salary

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

stable schedule

stable schedule

no late nights

no late nights

Private Chef | (Fixed-Term Contract)

at Ivy Chef Agency
Inglewood, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $1,000.00 - $1,500.00

Range $1,000.00 - $1,500.00

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Private accommodation

Private accommodation

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Professional environment

Professional environment

Personal Chef/Housekeeper at Private Company Pasadena, CA

at Private Company
Pasadena, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Travel opportunities

Travel opportunities

Professional work environment

Professional work environment

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Chef de Cuisine - Private Club - Los Angeles, CA

at The Chef Agency
Pasadena, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

bonus

bonus

holiday bonus

holiday bonus

insurance

insurance

PTO

PTO

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Hawthorne, CA, USA|
flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

Work in a private setting

Work in a private setting

Opportunity to focus on specialty cooking

Opportunity to focus on specialty cooking

Client provides all ingredients

Client provides all ingredients

Regular weekly work

Regular weekly work

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Torrance, CA, USA|
Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal provisions

Meal provisions

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $300.00

Exact $300.00

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

opportunities for career growth

opportunities for career growth

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Creative freedom in menu development

Creative freedom in menu development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $30.00

Exact $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Opportunity for creativity

Opportunity for creativity

Supportive family environment

Supportive family environment

Clean work environment

Clean work environment

Skill development

Skill development

Potential for long-term employment

Potential for long-term employment

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Head Chef

at Thunderbolt
Hawthorne, CA, USA|
Range $53,900.00 - $80,800.00

Range $53,900.00 - $80,800.00

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal provisions

Meal provisions

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Catering Chef

at Altius Search Group
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Catering Chef

at Aramark
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $95,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $95,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

work/life resources

work/life resources

Retirement Savings Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Temporary Chef

at Lawry's The Prime Rib
Pasadena, CA, USA|
Exact $48.07

Exact $48.07

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Senior Sous Chef

at ocV!BE
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $73,000.00 - $92,000.00

Range $73,000.00 - $92,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Chef de Cuisine

at California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $88,000.00 - $98,300.00

Range $88,000.00 - $98,300.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

at Hyatt
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $93,000.00 - $110,000.00

Range $93,000.00 - $110,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

inclusive workplace

inclusive workplace

Chef De Cuisine

at The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $95,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $95,000.00 - $100,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Complimentary employee meals

Complimentary employee meals

Complimentary car parking

Complimentary car parking

Complimentary bicycle parking

Complimentary bicycle parking

bus transit reimbursement

bus transit reimbursement

Complimentary dry cleaning

Complimentary dry cleaning

discounted room nights

discounted room nights

Restaurant discount

Restaurant discount

retirement plan with company match

retirement plan with company match

Airline Lounges Executive Chef

at Sodexo
Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $77,605.00 - $100,430.00

Range $77,605.00 - $100,430.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

at Compass Group, North America
Pasadena, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $26.00

Range $24.00 - $26.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Hilton Pasadena - Sous Chef OEM

at Aimbridge Hospitality
Pasadena, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $66,560.00

Exact $66,560.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

term life insurance

term life insurance

Executive Chef - The Huntington Club

at Century Golf Partners Management
Huntington Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $125,000.00 - $150,000.00

Range $125,000.00 - $150,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Bonus incentive

Bonus incentive

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Monthly Cell Phone Allowance

Monthly Cell Phone Allowance

Monthly health and wellness allowance

Monthly health and wellness allowance

employee discount

employee discount

Golf privileges

Golf privileges

Tennis privileges

Tennis privileges

Banquet Chef | Full Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

at Oak View Group
Los Angeles, CA, USA|
Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

vacation days

vacation days

Parks Signature Fine Dining Culinary - Demi Chef - Full Time

at Disney
Garden Grove, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $30.50

Exact $30.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

financial benefits

financial benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

retirement plans

retirement plans

Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist CDIS

at Clinical Management Consultants
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

Range $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Professional development support

Professional development support

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Life insurance

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