Private Chef - The Wonderful Company

An 18-acre private estate in Santa Ynez is seeking a Full-Time Chef. This newly created role will be responsible to plan, cook, and serve meals from basic daily requirements to small dinner parties and family celebrations including table setting design to create a 5-star service atmosphere.

Schedule will be somewhat flexible, but most weeks it will be Wednesday through Sunday when the Principals are in residence. 

• Overall accountability for day-to-day culinary operations, preparing all meals and snacks when principals or guests are in residence
• Prepare family and guest breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners, and private events
• Plan, prepare, and serve staff lunches when Principals are not in residence
• Support the Executive Chef when on-site
• Organize, clean, and maintain an inventory of the pantry
• Shop for all groceries with a focus on locally sourced, farm to table produce, poultry, meat, and other items
• Coordinate food and kitchenware orders
• Check freshness and quality of ingredients
• Maintain inventory of all food items for the household
• Standardize recipes and plate presentations
• Work with management to create a memorable experience for guests

• 10+ years related experience working as a Private Chef with a keen understanding of 5-star level service
• Commitment to working with fresh, whole foods
• Passion for food and a variety of cooking techniques
• Possess exceptional organizational skills, strong leadership skills, and be extremely detail oriented
• Proven ability to communicate concisely and professionally in email, text, phone, and in-person conversations
• Possess polished, calm, and highly discreet characteristics
• Flexibility with scheduling; ability to work both overtime and weekends as needed
• Driver's license with clean record required
• Strong references required
• Some post high school education - preferably in hospitality and culinary arts is a plus
• Local to the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez area highly preferred
• Must be able to legally work within the United States
• Covid vaccination may be required

Pay Range: Base Salary $120,000 - $135,000 and includes medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401k match. Final package based upon experience and skills.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company's 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company's market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America's No. 1 tree nut and America's fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America's No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world's leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California's Central Valley.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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