Estate Housekeeper who is an amazing Cook – Full-Time – Rancho Santa Fe, CA

A private family in Rancho Santa Fe is seeking a talented and experienced Estate Housekeeper who also happens to be an amazing Cook

to provide fresh healthy and delicious meals in a casual household environment.

The family is looking for a chef who enjoys creating innovative clean and flavorful menus with an emphasis on healthy cuisine. Preferred styles include Mexican and Japanese with a strong focus on seafood and fresh ingredients.

This is a live-out position where the chef will be responsible for daily in-home meal preparation as well as maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Culinary Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals in-home for the family

• Create healthy clean and innovative menus

• Incorporate a variety of cuisines especially Mexican Japanese and seafood-focused dishes

• Ensure meals are fresh balanced and high quality

• Adapt meals to family preferences while maintaining creativity

Kitchen & Household Responsibilities

• Handle grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing

• Maintain a clean organized kitchen and pantry

• Clean up after meal preparation

• Ensure kitchen is well-stocked and efficiently run

The ideal candidate is a creative and organized chef who takes pride in both their cuisine and kitchen management.

Qualifications include:

• Prior experience as a Private Chef or professional cook in a private home

• Strong background in healthy clean cooking

• Ability to create varied and innovative menus

• Experience with Mexican and Japanese cuisine preferred

• Comfortable working with seafood and fresh ingredients

• Ability to manage shopping kitchen organization and meal prep independently

• Professional reliable and detail-oriented

• Must pass an advanced third-party background check (paid by client)

Additional Details

• Schedule: Full days MondayFriday half day Saturday

• Start Date: May 4 2026

• Compensation: DOE (Note: pay range is listed for example purposes only)

• Benefits: Not provided

• Position Type: Live-out

• Household Style: Casual

• Special Diets/Allergies: None (family prefers clean healthy eating)