Private Chef Jobs in San Jose, CA

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There are currently 162 Private Chef jobs in San Jose, CA hiring this June 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 San Jose 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 San Jose, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 162 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 San Jose, CA

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Private Chef

at MAHLER PRIVATE STAFFING
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $160,000.00 - $300,000.00

Range $160,000.00 - $300,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Grocery and provisioning budget

Grocery and provisioning budget

Opportunity for long-term growth

Opportunity for long-term growth

Paid trial period

Paid trial period

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional and supportive environment

Professional and supportive environment

Relocation assistance available

Relocation assistance available

Private Executive Chef (2026)

at Excellence Services, LLC
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $50.00 - $82.00

Range $50.00 - $82.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid meal breaks

Paid meal breaks

discretionary bonus

discretionary bonus

Regular reviews

Regular reviews

And advancement opportunities

And advancement opportunities

Private Events Chef

at JOEY Restaurants
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Career Development

Career Development

Education

Education

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Medical Reimbursement Plan

Medical Reimbursement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Discounted employee shift meals

Discounted employee shift meals

10% discount for self and guests on food and beverages

10% discount for self and guests on food and beverages

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Sales competitions

Sales competitions

Rewards

Rewards

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Private Events Chef - JOEY Valley Fair

at JOEY Restaurants
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $25.00 - $35.00

Range $25.00 - $35.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Career Development

Career Development

Education

Education

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Medical Reimbursement Plan

Medical Reimbursement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Discounted employee shift meals

Discounted employee shift meals

Employee food and beverage discount

Employee food and beverage discount

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Sales competitions

Sales competitions

Rewards

Rewards

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Pleasant work environment

Pleasant work environment

opportunity to showcase creativity

opportunity to showcase creativity

Supportive home setting

Supportive home setting

Positive work-life balance

Positive work-life balance

potential for long-term engagement

potential for long-term engagement

Chef

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

Exact $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

meal discounts

meal discounts

employee training

employee training

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Executive Chef 3

at Sodexo
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $89,250.00 - $115,500.00

Range $89,250.00 - $115,500.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

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

Personal Chef — San Jose

at 365Taskers
San Jose, CA, USA|
Range $25.00 - $75.00

Range $25.00 - $75.00

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

Weekly payouts

Weekly payouts

Work with real customers

Work with real customers

background check support

background check support

Sous Chef - Bazille - Valley Fair

at Nordstrom
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $51,500.00 - $84,000.00

Range $51,500.00 - $84,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Vision

Vision

Dental

Dental

Retirement

Retirement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Merchandise discount

Merchandise discount

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Santa Clara, CA, USA|
Exact $40.00

Exact $40.00

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive hourly rate

competitive hourly rate

opportunity to work in a supportive environment

opportunity to work in a supportive environment

use of fresh ingredients

use of fresh ingredients

Culinary creativity encouraged

Culinary creativity encouraged

Chef

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

Exact $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $500.00

Exact $500.00

Temporary

Temporary

Part-time

Part-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Opportunity to showcase culinary skills

Opportunity to showcase culinary skills

Chance to work in a dynamic event environment

Chance to work in a dynamic event environment

Network with food enthusiasts

Network with food enthusiasts

Professional growth opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work atmosphere

Supportive work atmosphere

Chef

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

Exact $30.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive daily rate

competitive daily rate

Opportunity for professional growth

Opportunity for professional growth

dynamic work environment

dynamic work environment

supportive team culture

supportive team culture

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Sous Chef

at Yard House
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $80,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

quarterly bonus eligibility

quarterly bonus eligibility

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company 401(k)

Company 401(k)

retirement benefit

retirement benefit

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Executive Chef

at One Haus
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $120,000.00

Exact $120,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Performance bonus

Performance bonus

Sous Chef

at Topgolf
Mountain View, CA, USA|
Range $70,304.00 - $81,250.00

Range $70,304.00 - $81,250.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Free play

Free play

Half price food

Half price food

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Mental well-being platform

Mental well-being platform

Executive Chef 3

at Sodexo
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $89,250.00 - $115,500.00

Range $89,250.00 - $115,500.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (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

Chef de Cuisine & Sous Chef - Upscale Mediterranean Restaurant

at Willow Tree Recruiting
Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $78,300.00 - $107,200.00

Range $78,300.00 - $107,200.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

bonus

bonus

career growth opportunity

career growth opportunity

Cook

at Aramark
San Jose, CA, USA|

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Personal Chef - South Bay

at Viva Chefs
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $25.00 - $65.00

Range $25.00 - $65.00

Temporary

Temporary

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Competitive hourly earnings

Competitive hourly earnings

Opportunity to build a client portfolio

Opportunity to build a client portfolio

Work independently

Work independently

Focus on cooking

Focus on cooking

Specialty Indian Cook - Walmart Global Tech - Crossman

at Aramark
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $29.00 - $30.00

Range $29.00 - $30.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental leave

Parental leave

Cook

at Aramark
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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 plans

retirement plans

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Food Prep Worker

at Aramark
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

safe work environment

safe work environment

Private Investigator

at DigiStream Investigations
San Jose, CA, USA|Travel
Range $50,000.00 - $65,000.00

Range $50,000.00 - $65,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k)

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Executive Chef

at dhm
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

401k

401k

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

room discounts

room discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

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