KH195 - Ad Hoc Chef - San Francisco, CA

A busy executive in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco is seeking an outstanding and innovative chef to work on an ad hoc basis for the next year, typically 1-2 times per month. The client appreciates multi-ethnic cuisine and diverse cooking including French, European, and Japanse for example. They enjoy high-quality, ingredient-forward meals. When working it would include lunch and dinner, including prep, serving, and clean-up. There will be a housekeeper to assist.Cooking lunch and dinner for 1 adult principal and often 2-3 additional guests/housemates.Grocery shopping including farmer's market and restocking of the pantry.Keeping the kitchen tidy and cleaning up before leaving. The chef will be expected to serve the food and a housekeeper will assist.The ideal chef would be knowledgeable in French, European and Japanese cuisine, with an eye for making healthy dishes that do not compromise on taste.The ideal candidate is clean, tidy, and easy-going. The kitchen/living space is open conceptTeam-player who works well with others in a busy house. This is a fully staffed home and everyone works togetherFlexible and excellent communicatorThe chef will need to be very organized and flexible as the client often gives very little notice before wanting to eatLegal to work in the USCommuting distance/already local to San Francisco. Housing is not providedDue to the unique nature of the schedule and flexibility needed, pay is highly competitive

Created: 2026-01-26