Family Assistant / Private Chef
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Excellence Services LLC is a professional private-owned company that provides luxury service for an HNW family exclusively.
● Atherton, CA, 94027 (On-site)● Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly Position.● Typically 5~6 days, 40~50 hours work week. (Usually Saturday Off; need flexibility and 24/7 mentality)● $95,000 - $144,000/year, DOE & Negotiable.● Up to 20% performance-based Bonus.● Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Meal Breaks, etc.Main Duties:● Chef ○ Cook breakfast 5~6 days a week. ○ Prepare takeaway lunch box 4~5 days a week. ○ Cook lunch & dinner 1~2 days a week. ○ Create menus and grocery list; order & receive groceries. ○ Maintaining a clean & organized kitchen during/after meal preparation.● Assistant ○ Chauffeur the Principals and their family. ○ Run errands. ○ Light chores. ○ Manage vendors. ○ Other personal assistant duties.Minimum Requirements:● Able to cook a variety of dishes; able to provide a culinary portfolio.● Able to cook 7~8 dishes in 2~3 hours, family serving style. ● Flexible schedule; can work overtime, weekends, holidays, and morning/evening shifts as needed. ● Strong service mindset and a can-do attitude. Hands-on.● A 24/7 mentality; adaptable to last-minute changes.● Humble personality; takes feedback/criticism well; follows the rules and instructions firmly.● Has a driver’s license and a clean driving record.● Tech-savvy; comfortable with primarily written correspondence and extensive reporting working environment.● Adaptable to a fast-paced, non-social, and formal environment.● Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for an employment visa.● Able to pass an extensive reference check and background check.● Annual flu shot required.Other Requirements (preferred): ● Has experience working in a high-net-worth private family.● Has experience working as an assistant for c-level executives or high-profile individuals.● Has a Bachelor's or higher degree.● Strong verbal & non-verbal communication skills.● Strong multitasking and time management skills.● Familiar with G-suite & Mac OS.● Able to travel with the family when needed.Other Responsibilities:● Souces vendors and maintains a vendor list.● Supervises and oversees vendors on-site.● Works closely with other staff on various household projects.● Performs walkthroughs using household checklists.● Keeps an inventory of household supplies & personal items for Principals.● Purchases order submission, get approval, place orders, and track delivery status.● Secures residence at the end of the day when needed – all doors locked, security system armed.● Responds to incoming calls and greets guests.● Prepares home for occasional events. Coordinates with vendors for holiday decor.● Submits daily task lists and task status reports.● Manages seasonal wardrobes and clothing size rotations.● Plans and coordinate the family’s activities and events● Maintains Principals’ calendars and schedules personal appointments as needed.● Purchases gifts, maintains gift tracker, reviews and audits receipts.● Keeps track of birthdays and other important dates.● Performs other duties as assigned.
OUR CORE VALUES:● Principals’ First: Always put our principals’ needs and interests first.● Learn from mistakes: Admit mistakes upfront. Learns and grows from mistakes.● Conscientious: Attention to detail. Finishes duties mindfully, effectively, and promptly.● Dedication: Shows a deep commitment to the role and the company. ● Accountable: Takes ownership of tasks and completes thorough due diligence.● Independent: Thinks and acts independently. Able to be self-taught and keep improving.● Resilience: Never complains or shies away from work. Welcome feedback and can thrive under pressure.
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