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Gerald #C581 - Private Chef
Experience: Gerald began working as a private chef in 2006. He caters dinner parties, cooks fresh meals in clients’ homes, and has also developed kits to assist clients in preparing their own meals.
Education: Gerald earned an associate degree in culinary arts and a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.
Impression: Clients who Gerald has cooked for have described him as pleasant, personable, and friendly.
Special Interests and Skills: Gerald worked at the French Laundry where he focused on the preparation of sea food.
Availability: Gerald is looking for a position as a private chef in San Francisco, the East Bay, Marin, or the Wine Country. He is open to part-time and full-time positions on a temporary or long-term basis.
Mike #C601 - Personal Chef
Experience: Mike has been cooking professionally for over 20 years in private homes as well as fine restaurants such as Farallon, Spago, and Stars. He has been trained in French, Italian and American cooking and is comfortable preparing everything from vegetarian fare to comfort food.
Impression: Mike is easy going, confident, and adaptable.
Special Interests and Skills: Mike has experience with wine pairing and formal table setting and is comfortable wearing chef whites.
Availability: Mike is considering part-time and full-time chef positions anywhere in the Bay Area and is open to working on a temporary or full-time basis.
Nadine #C526 - Household Manager / Family Assistant / Cook
Experience: Nadine has been working as a Household Manager in private homes for the past seven years, doing everything from coordinating schedules and paying bills to initiating activities for the children and looking out for their emotional well-being.
Impression: Nadine is friendly, professional, and loyal. A letter from a previous employer describes her as “proactive and engaging” and says that “the entire family will miss her immensely.”
Special Interests and Skills: Nadine loves to cook for families, creating nutritious meals from scratch.
Availability: Nadine is seeking a full-time position as a Household Manager, Family Assistant or Cook in the South Bay or on the Peninsula.
Tessa #C525 - Household Manager / Chef/ Personal Assistant
Experience: Tessa has been working in private homes for as long as she can remember! While still in high school, she became the most popular childcare provider on the block, so becoming a Nanny seemed a natural choice. Over the years, Tessa’s focus has shifted from childcare to emphasize cooking and household duties, and her most recent positions have been those of Chef and Personal Assistant.
Impression: Tessa is natural, bubbly, and fun. One employer said she and Tessa really clicked because of Tessa’s great personality, easygoing nature, and excellent communication skills.
Special Interests and Skills: Tessa is a self-taught chef who is comfortable preparing everything from diabetic to vegan meals.
Availability: Tessa is looking for a full-time or part-time position as a Household Manager, Chef, or Personal Assistant. She is open to working in San Francisco, Marin, the East Bay, and the Northern Peninsula.
Jack #C340 - Chef
Experience: Jack has been working as a chef in private homes for the past nine years; he worked for one client for over five years and the other for more than three. He develops menus, manages kitchen and service staff, travels with clients, and caters events for up to 500 guests. Jack also does on-call cooking for a local winery, assists with instruction at his alma mater, and serves as an assistant and consultant to an executive chef, as time permits.
Education: Jack attended the Napa Valley Cooking School and has earned professional certificates in culinary and pastry arts.
Impression: Jack is easygoing, flexible and genuine.
Special Interests and Skills: Jack has volunteered at such events as the
Worlds of Flavor Conference and the Mustard Festival. He also won first prize in a recipe competition in 2005.
Availability: Jack currently works for a Town & Country client part-time and is looking for another part-time position to complement this job.
Jake #C338 - Chef in SF or on the Peninsula
Experience: Jake has worked as an executive chef at two fine Bay Area restaurants, acted as a consultant for the likes of Matushisa and Rubicon, managed a fine sake store, and, most recently, worked as chef in a high end private home where he cooked daily meals and catered special events for seven years. With such a well-rounded background, there is nothing he can’t handle!
Education: Jake earned his bachelor’s degree in biology and did postgraduate work in that field before changing direction and completing the professional chef’s training program at the California Culinary Academy.
Impression: Jake is an exacting chef with a diverse repertoire.
Special Interests and Skills: Jake has worked in restaurants featuring French, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine.
Availability: Jake is seeking a part-time chef position in SF or on the Peninsula and is open to both long-term and short-term options.
Konrad and Katalin #C348 - Full-time Live-in Domestic Couple LIVE-IN
Experience: Konrad and Katalin have been working together in private homes for the past twelve years. During that time, they have been employed in three different homes where they have helped with a wide range of tasks from cooking, housekeeping, shopping, and event planning to vendor supervision and vehicle and property maintenance.
Education: Konrad and Katalin were educated in Hungary where they graduated from design and culinary school, respectively.
Impression: Konrad and Katalin are friendly, likable, and work well as a team.
Special Interests and Skills: Katalin has worked as a chef; Konrad has basic home repair skills, and both have experience with Smarthomes.
Availability: Konrad and Katalin are looking for a full-time, live-in position as a domestic couple anywhere in the Bay Area.
Renee #C342 - Household Manager/Cook
Experience: Renee has been managing households since 1995 and has worked for three different clients over the past thirteen years. She has handled everything from daily cooking to organizing events to liaising with vendors, and she is comfortable in both formal and casual homes.
Education: Renee earned her BA in History in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Impression: Renee is polite and caring and has a hands-on approach.
Special Interests and Skills: Renee loves cooking for the families for whom she works. She also has experience with Smarthomes.
Availability: Renee is looking for a long-term, full-time position as a Household Manager/Cook anywhere in the Bay Area or beyond.
Yves #C283 - Household Manager/Chef/Houseman
Experience: Yves worked in restaurants for nearly ten years in a number of capacities-- Chef, Manager, and Server-- before shifting to work in private homes. For the past five years, he has assisted a number of private clients as Chef, Houseman, and Chauffeur.
Education: Yves has taken courses at the California Culinary Academy.
Impression: Previous employers compliment Yves’ healthy and delicious cooking and describe him as astute, witty, respectful, organized, and responsible.
Special Interests and Skills: Yves honed his cooking skills in the South of France as well as the Bay Area, and he has mastered Mediterranean, Japanese and California cuisine.
Availability: Yves is seeking a full-time Household Manager/Chef/Houseman position in San Francisco, Marin, or the Northern Peninsula.
Jenna #C242 - Full-time Chef in the Bay Area
Experience: Jenna launched her own personal chef service company in 2003 and has been preparing meals for private clients ever since, including a number of long-term clients. She loves to prepare her food from scratch, using the freshest seasonal organic ingredients available.
Education: Jenna has an Associate’s Degree in Arts, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, and an Occupational Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts.
Impression: Jenna is professional, motivated, and loves what she does.
Special Interests and Skills: Jenna is comfortable preparing Kosher meals and preparing food to accommodate special diets. She is also open to taking on additional tasks in order to support a household.
Availability: Jenna is looking for a full-time position in San Francisco, Marin, the East Bay, or the Peninsula.
Richard #B134 - Full-Time Chef in the Bay Area
Experience: Richard worked as a Private Chef for one client for two seasons on the client's yacht. In this position, he prepared daily meals for the clients, their guests and the crew. Richard was responsible for all provisioning, with a focus on fresh, gourmet, healthy food and an eye for foods that would last until the yacht was next in port. This position required Richard to prepare food per guests' special requests including gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian. Richard also has hotel and resort Chef experience.
Education: Richard has an AOS Degree in Culinary Arts.
Impression: Richard is flexible and resourceful. A past employer said " Richard's meals were always different, prepared with care and a passion for creating the new and the different, more importantly healthy. He has an incredible drive that puts him in the galley for most of the day as he turns out some special creations that drive your tastebuds crazy. Special pastries are omnipresent such as Portuguese "Malasadas." His hors d'oeuvres always started the evening off on the right note. We were impressed and delighted and highly recommend Ryan to anyone wanting a devoted in-house Chef that will send your taste buds soaring but keep your figure intact."
Special Interests and Skills: Richard has worked with a variety of cuisine and special diets including macrobiotic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. His past employers enjoyed gourmet food with a lot of variety. He has prepared everything from Kobe Beef to unusual seafood dishes.
Availability: Richard is available for full-time positions in the entire Bay Area.
Dora #B077 - Part-Time Chef in San Francisco, Marin and the East Bay
Experience: Dora has been cooking for private clients in their homes, both as a caterer and a private chef, for six years. In her positions, Dora plans the weekly menus, does the grocery shopping and prepares meals for clients. She also has 8 years of experience as an Event Manager and Group Meeting Planner for one employer.
b>Education: Dora has an AOS degree from the California Culinary Academy as well as a B.S. in Management from Golden Gate University in San Francisco.
Special Interests and Skills: Dora is experienced in a wide range of culinary styles including special diets and vegetarian cuisine. Her specialties include Asian, Mediterranean and North African cuisine.
Availability: Dora is available on a part-time basis in San Francisco, Marin and the East Bay.
Mimi #B079 - Part-Time Chef in San Francisco and the East Bay
Experience: Mimi has worked as a Private Chef with clients in the Bay Area for several years. In her positions, she has planned menus, shopped for groceries and prepared the meals. She enjoys being creative with food and presenting everyday foods in unusual ways.
Impression: Mimi has an easy-going demeanor and really enjoys working with food. One of Mimi's clients told T & C: " Mimi does a beautiful job. She always makes her dishes look lovely and she labels everything so nicely. She and I create a five-week menu together, which is so nice for us to have because we get to see ahead of time what we will be having. Mimi is very organized and her reheating instructions are easy to follow. My teenagers love everything that she cooks. My daughter really does not like fish but Mimi is always doing different toppings to entice her to try. I had gone to a nutritionist who outlined some basic things to integrate into our diet. I passed this information onto Mimi to give her an idea of our nutritional goals and give her some parameters. Mimi is very creative and imaginative. She comes up with great healthy snacks for the entire family to enjoy."
Special Interests and Skills: Mimi is experienced in a variety of cuisine and most enjoys preparing healthy, organic food in a creative manner.
Availability: Mimi is available on a part-time basis up to 20 hours per week in San Francisco and the East Bay.
Sam #B085 - Part-Time Chef in the Bay Area
Experience: Sam has been working with private families in the Bay Area for almost three years. In his positions, he has worked with clients with many dietary restrictions and has had to prepare food that the entire family could enjoy, following strict guidelines.
Education: Sam has an AOS degree from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco as well as an AA degree in Early Childhood Education.
Impression: Sam enjoys working with families and providing creative, delicious food even on restricted diets. He enjoys using his training and creativity to come up with new dishes that the entire family can enjoy.
Special Interests and Skills: Sam has experience with many types of cuisine and can prepare anything from meat dishes to the South Beach Diet, to low calorie, heart healthy and vegan fare.
Availability: Sam is available on a part-time basis in the evenings.
David #B090 - Full-Time Chef in the Bay Area
Experience: David has over 6 years of experience working as a Private Chef and over 12 years as a restaurant Chef.
Education: David has a culinary degree.
Impression: David is a hard-worker and enjoys working with organic and sustainable food.
Special Interests and Skills: David has an interest in wine and enjoys doing wine pairings with his meals.
Availability: David is available on a full-time basis in San Francisco, Marin and the Peninsula.
Stacey #B110 - Part-Time Chef in the Bay Area
Experience: Stacey has been a private Chef for the same family for several years and also has her own Catering business.
Education: Stacey has a BA in Anthropology from UC Berkeley and has a Certificate in Nutrition from Bauman College.
Impression: Stacey has a confident, friendly demeanor and is very knowledgeable about food and nutrition. She is currently working on a book about this subject. She enjoys working for private families and using her knowledge and creativity to prepare healthy, satisfying meals.
Special Interests and Skills: Stacey has an interest in sustainable, organic food and is experienced in lactose-free diets.
Availability: Stacey is available for part-time positions in San Francisco, Marin, the Peninsula, the East Bay and Wine Country.
Bruce #B118 - Part-Time Chef in San Francisco, Marin & the East Bay
Experience: Bruce has 3 years of Private Chef experience with one client. In this position, he created menus and prepared meals based on very specific nutritional needs, including high protein and low carbohydrate specifications. He also prepared meals for special events and supervised the kitchen staff.
b>Impression: Bruce has a down-to-earth demeanor. His very flexible and accommodating.
Special Interests and Skills: Bruce is experienced in many different styles of cuisine including Vegetarian, Cuban and fresh, local, seasonal foods. Bruce speaks Spanish fluently.
Availability: Bruce is available on a part-time basis in the mornings and afternoons.
Natasha #B124 - Full or Part Time Cook in Marin & San Francisco
Experience: Natasha has been working as a Cook in private homes for over 4 years. In addition to cooking, she does the grocery shopping and other errands and supervises vendors as needed.
Impression: Natasha has a friendly, kind demeanor and a pitch-in approach to her work.
Special Interests and Skills: Natasha enjoys being creative with food and has basic computer skills.
Availability: Natasha is available on a part or full-time basis in Marin and San Francisco.
Aaron #B089 - Full or Part - Time Chef in San Francisco and the Peninsula
Experience: Aaron has been working in private homes for 3 years, and also has over 4 years of experience working in restaurants. In his most recent position, he was responsible for preparing daily meals for up to 10 people with dietary restrictions.
Education: Aaron has taken classes in Hotel and Restaurant Management. He is a self-taught Chef.
Impression: Aaron has a can-do attitude and is very accommodating. One of his past supervisors told T & C: "Aaron was generally the one who made the decisions about menu, although he was happy to make a special dish for the family at their request, if they found a recipe somewhere that they wanted to try. He was also able to accommodate their dietary restrictions. He found healthy ways to make things delicious. He also did a nice job of serving the food."
Special Interests and Skills: Aaron has an interest in fresh, healthy spa cuisine, however, can make anything from Southern food to Vegetarian fare.
Availability: Aaron is available on a full or part-time basis in San Francisco, Marin and on the Peninsula.
James #A911 - Full-time Estate Professional/Chef/Household Manger/Personal Assistant (Open on Location)
Experience: James has been employed in formal, private homes consistently since 1998. He has experience as a Chef, Butler, Household and Estate Manager, and Personal Assistant. He is currently employed as a Butler in a 25,000-sq.-ft.-home in the Bay Area, where he manages 15 staff members.
Impression: James is willing, cheerful, capable and responsible.
Special Interests and Skills: James is fluent in Spanish. He is computer literate, with an emphasis on Quicken, MS Money, Palm Pilot, Power Point and Excel. He is also proficient in floral arranging!
Availability: James is seeking a full-time position, and is completely open on location.
Brad #A904 - Full or Part-time Chef (Open on Location)
Experience: Brad is an experienced, self-taught Chef who is accustomed to working in a challenging, high-end environment. He has been a private Chef since 2004 for a client with homes in cities across the U.S. and in Spain. Prior to that, he worked as a Chef de Cuisine and a Chef de Partie, and was the Sous Chef at Charlie Trotter's restaurant, Trotter's-to-go, from 1999 to 2000.
Impression: Brad is calm and low-key.
Special Interests and Skills: Brad can cook all types of cuisine, including raw, Vegan, spa, California cuisine, comfort food, etc.!
Availability: Brad is flexible. He prefers full-time, but would accept a great part-time position, as well. He will work on the Peninsula, in San Francisco, in the East or South Bays, in Marin or in the Wine Country.
Vaughn #A906 - Part-time Chef in San Francisco
Experience: Vaughn has been a private chef in the same San Francisco household since 1999!
Education: Vaughn has a BA in English and Theology.
Impression: Vaughn is flexible, proactive, stable and a good communicator.
Special Interests and Skills: Vaughn can accommodate special dietary needs. He speaks English and Italian fluently. He also works as a personal trainer.
Availability: Vaughn is available all day Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and will work in San Francisco.
Ken #A879 - Full-time Chef (Open on Location)
Experience: Ken is a stellar Chef with over 20 years professional experience. He has worked in one private home full-time for four years, and was the sole proprietor of a specialty condiment company in Hawaii for 4 years.
Education: Ken studied Hotel and Restaurant Management in college.
Impression: Ken is flexible and has a pitch-in attitude.
Special Interests and Skills: Ken is a Bay Area native and is delighted to be back after years in Hawaii.
Availability: Ken is seeking a full-time position and will work in San Francisco, Marin, Carmel, the Wine Country, the East and South Bay areas, and on the Peninsula.
Adam #A881 - Part-time Chef (Open on Location)
Experience: Adam has 11 years of experience as a professional Chef in a private homes and restaurants, including Chez Panisse.
Education: In 1997, Adam graduated with certification from a 2-year "Cuisine and Management" program at the Ecole des Arts Culinaires et de l’Hôtellerie in Lyon, France.
Impression: Adam is a professional, stable and sweet candidate and a devoted father.
Special Interests and Skills: Adam worked at The Wine House in San Francisco, where he consulted and sold French, Italian and California wines at one of the Bay Area’s most prestigious retail and wholesale wine shops.
Availability: Adam is available from 9am to 5pm, Monday-Thursday. He will work in San Francisco, Marin, the East Bay, or on the Northern Peninsula.
Brad #A874 - Temp Chef (Open on Location)
Experience: Brad is a stellar Chef who has over 7 years of experience in private homes and restaurants. He has been a Private Chef, an Executive Chef, a Sous Chef and a Pastry Chef.
Education: He is a California Culinary Academy-trained chef.
Special Interests and Skills: One of Brad's clients shared this feedback: "I just wanted to let you know we had a GREAT dinner last night. Brad was amazing! Everything was delicious and the dessert was DIVINE. One guest wasn't fond of lamb but lapped up every bite of the lamb shanks. Another guest wasn't fond of Brussels sprouts but came back for seconds of the roasted sprouts that Brad made. Thanks again for recommending Brad; we all gave him 5 stars!"
Availability: Brad is available for temporary positions on Friday and Saturday. He will work in San Francisco, the East Bay, on the Peninsula, and in the South Bay.
Frank #A885 - Full-time Couple for Live-in Position (Open on Location) LIVE-IN
Experience: Frank, and his wife Sally, have been working in private homes since 1985. Frank is an accomplished Estate Manager and Caretaker whose current position involves managing multiple residences in different countries for a family of six! He has been in this position for the last two years.
Impression: Frank has great energy and is extremely professional and conscientious.
Special Interests and Skills: Frank is a skilled Gardener and Property Manager. He speaks conversational Spanish. One of his letters of recommendation states, "Frank is a self-starter, possesses tremendous initiative and is someone who can be trusted thoroughly."
Availability: Frank, and his wife Sally, are seeking a live-in position as a couple. They are completely open on location.
Sally #A886 - Full-time Couple for Live-in Position (Open on Location) LIVE-IN
Experience: Sally, and her husband Frank, have been working in private homes since 1985. Sally is a seasoned Chef whose current position involves preparing all meals in different countries for a family of six! She has been in this position for the last two years, and in addition to cooking all meals, also does light housekeeping and floral arrangements for this family.
Education: Sally was educated in England.
Impression: Sally is sophisticated, yet warm and approachable.
Special Interests and Skills: Sally's accolades include two recommendations by the Good Food Guide in London (1975 and 1978), two recipes published by the Good Food Cook Book (1978), as well as the cover and a 12-page feature in the 2003 Martha Stewart Living Magazine.
Availability: Sally, and her husband Frank, are seeking a live-in position as a couple. They are completely open on location.
Janelle #A888 - Part-time Caretaker/ Household Manager/Cook/Estate Professional
Experience: Janelle is truly a "Jill-of-all-Trades"! She has 18 years experience as a Caretaker in private, formal homes. She has a great history of longevity in previous positions. In addition, Janelle has volunteered annually for the Ronald McDonald House's black-tie fundraiser, Denim to Diamonds.
Impression: Janelle is very capable-- she does woodwork, fixes fences and paints.
Special Interests and Skills: She has owned horses for the last 20 years and works in the stables.
Availability: She is seeking a part-time position on the Peninsula and South Bay.
Justine #A858 - Chef on the Peninsula and in the South Bay
Experience: Justine has over four years of experience working on private yachts and in private homes. She also has a background in Restaurant and Catering Management.
Education: Justine has a culinary degree from the Culinary Institute of America and is a certified wine sommelier.
Impression: Justine loves to cook and enjoys nurturing through food. After many years of working on yachts, she is looking forward to settling in the South Bay.
Special Interests and Skills: Justine's experience working for multiple clients and their guests has left her with a knowledge of a wide range of cuisine. She has extensive experience with food restrictions and allergies. Justine loves to bake. She won the gold medal in a gingerbread house competition and competes yearly.
Availability: Justine is available on a full or part-time basis on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.
Cleo
#A690 - Full or Part-Time Chef in the Bay Area
Experience: Cleo has 5 years of experience as a Chef, three of which were spent cooking for private clients in their homes. Her additional experience includes a position as the Baker at a local Bed & Breakfast, and two years as the Chef at a private retreat center in a resort destination. Cleo also has almost 3 years of experience as a Nanny for a T& C client where she cared for four girls under the age of 8!
Education: Cleo has a Bachelor's of Art Degree from the San Francisco Art Institute and studied Nutritional Science at Cal Poly.
Impression: Cleo has a warm, down-to-earth, accommodating demeanor. One of her former clients stated: "Besides being a joy to have in our home and in our lives, Cleo is extremely talented and dedicated. She is creative, meticulous and thoughtful in her food preparation. She created diverse menus that always offered something new and the food was consistently amazing."
Special Interests and Skills: Cleo has a background in nutritional science and has experience preparing a variety of cuisine, including traditional, macrobiotic, vegetarian, vegan and health-supporting diets.
Availability: Cleo is available for full or part-time positions in the entire San Francisco Bay Area.
Mark #A630 - Full-Time Chef on the Peninsula and in the South Bay
Experience: Mark has over 7 years of experience as a private Chef as well as experience working in top restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. In his current position, Mark is responsible for traveling with the family several times a year and providing meals for family and guests while on vacation. In addition to providing meals for the family, he is responsible for all of the kitchen upkeep and making sure all kitchen appliances are in working order and kitchen is well-stocked. In addition, Mark has worked at two top San Francisco restaurants.
Education: Mark attended the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco.
Impression: Mark is an experienced Chef with a wide range of culinary ability, including spa, low-fat, and vegetarian as well as traditional fare. He enjoys the creativity and variety involved in cooking for private clients.
Availability: Mark is available on a full-time basis on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.
Henri #A660 - Full-Time Private Chef in the Bay Area
Experience: Henri has over nine years of experience in private homes, including his current five year position with the same family. This position will come to an end when Henri relocates to the San Francisco Bay Area. Henri's restaurant experience includes La Folie in San Francisco, and several Michelin-rated restaurants in France.
Education: Henri has a hotel and culinary degree from Ecole Superieure de Cuisine Francaise in France and has completed numerous culinary apprenticeships in France and Switzerland.
Impression: Henri is an experienced and professional Chef with a very personable demeanor. One of Henri's former employers told T&C: "He is the best Chef we have ever had and lost! We still have photos of Henri’s food posted inside the kitchen cabinets for the other Chefs to duplicate. Henri’s food is beyond the best. He is also exceptionally organized, clean, and presents the food incredibly. In this position, Henri moved around a lot between several properties and took care of the entire kitchen and wait staff at each location. He supervised all things related to the kitchen. Henri did everything including arranging the table and even making flower arrangements. He has great taste in every area. Henri’s food is unbelievable. It is the freshest of fresh and very unique and creative. He is constantly searching out markets and farms that will provide the best ingredients."
Special Interests and Skills: Henri has a solid knowledge of wine and has managed a former client's wine cellars at four residences. He has experience with everything from very high-end cuisine to cooking for children.
Availability: Henri is available on a full-time basis in the entire San Francisco Bay Area.
Connor #A236 - On Call, Part-Time & Full-Time Chef
Experience: Connor has over twelve years of professional culinary experience including restaurant, catering, and Private Chef positions. Most recently, he was the Chef at a non-profit organization where he was responsible for preparing meals for the weekly guests who attended classes at the foundation. Connor was in charge of creating varied menus for clients with many different dietary requirements. Connor has also owned his own catering & consulting business for the past 6 years, as well as extensive experience working with other Bay Area catering companies.
Education: Connor has An Associates Degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor's of Science in Business Management.
Impression: Connor has a sincere interest in making sure his clients are well taken care of and pays special attention to dietary restrictions. One of Colin's employers told T & C: "Connor is a good Chef and has a good palate. Connor uses fresh, seasonal foods that result in a high end, quality product. He is very polite and works well in private homes because he is not loud and obtrusive. "
Special Interests and Skills: Connor is experienced in all types of cuisine from Vegan to more formal, gourmet fare. He has experience with wine pairings and enjoys presenting food in a creative manner.
Availability: Connor is available for full-time, part-time and temporary positions in the entire San Francisco Bay Area.
Gia #A567 - Full, Part Time & On Call Chef in San Francisco or Marin
Experience: Gia has been cooking for private clients in their homes for over seven years, including six years with the same family. Gia's experience has included preparing food for clients in their homes, at health retreats, on private yachts and film-set catering.
Education: Gia has a degree in Hotel/Food & Beverage Management, and certificates in Asian/Thai Cooking and Culture from the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok.
Impression: Gia has a kind, thoughtful demeanor. Her supervisor from her six-year posiiton with a private family told T & C: "Gia is a fantastic Chef. She is very creative. The family, especially the father, was extremely fussy. He wanted very healthy, low cholesterol food with no butter and no sugar. It is a challenge to cook tasty and special food every night under those guidelines. He was very pleased with Gia. She is very reliable and I cannot remember an occasion when she did not show up to work. She is always very accommodating and we have found this to be a rare quality in Chefs."
Special Interests and Skills: Gia has an interest in nutrition and specializes in healthful, organic foods. She has extensive knowledge of vegan, vegetarian cooking as well as more traditional cuisine. Gia has experience in Asian, South American and European cuisine, to name a few.
Availability: Gia is available on a full or part time basis in San Francisco and Marin. She is also available for on-call assignments.
Una #A587 - Part-Time Chef in the East Bay and San Francisco
Experience: Una has been working as a Private & Event Chef for a high-profile family for over three years. In this position, she prepares weekly meals following strict dietary restrictions. Una has prepared food for a variety of events in the couple's home, including a sit-down dinner for four people, a sit down dinner for 22 people, and large parties of up to 300 people. In addition to planning the menu and preparing food for events, Una also plans the theme and decorations and works closely with the Household Manager on the other aspects of the events. Una's restaurant experience includes work at Boulevard and Cafe Kati in San Francisco, and an apprenticeship at Chez Panisse in Berkeley.
Education: Una has a degree in Culinary Arts from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. She has also attended Bauman College of Nutrition Education, and has a BA in Psychology/Pre-Med from the University of California at Santa Cruz.
Impression: Una has a warm and enthusiastic personality. She is excited about being creative with food. She would like to work with a family who is interested in sampling a wide range of new foods and culinary techniques.
Special Interests and Skills: Una specializes in working with organic, seasonal food, and frequents the farmer's markets in search of the freshest ingredients. She has a passion for Mediterranean and Asian cuisine.
Availability: Una is available on a part-time basis, two days per week, in San Francisco and the East Bay. She is also available for Event Chef assignments in the entire Bay Area.
Brenda #A235 - Part-Time Chef in San Francisco and Marin
Experience: Brenda has over sixteen years of experience in the culinary field, including over 12 years as a private and event chef, 2 years as a Cook at the Lark Creek Inn, and experienced as a dessert cook for local restaurants. Barbara has worked for a variety of high-profile and various other private clients.
Education: Brenda graduated with honors from the California Culinary Academy.
Impression: Brenda is very flexible and enjoys making a variety of food including French food and comfort food. One of Brenda's current employers told Town & Country: "I have high cholesterol and am on a low-fat diet. That means that Brenda cannot use any butter or other high fat foods when she prepares meals for me. That is a big restriction for a Chef, however, Brenda’s food is always great. She makes a variety of foods including grilled vegetables, chicken, pork, fish, and other healthy dishes."
Special Interests and Skills: Brenda has an interest in baking and making desserts. She has developed desserts for restaurants at special request and has also prepared wedding cakes for private clients.
Availability: Part-Time in Marin or San Francisco
Mandy #A202 - On Call & Part-Time Chef in San Francisco & the Peninsula
Experience: Mandy has many years experience as a Private Chef and Event Chef in the Bay Area. She also has a catering background, and current teaches cooking classes in private homes.
Education: Mandy is a self-taught Chef with over 20 years of experience in the Bay Area.
Impression: Mandy has a warm personality and is very accommodating. She enjoys working directly with clients who have a passion for food. One of Mandy's clients told Town & Country: "I am very culinary oriented so I do not trust just anyone to cook. Mandy has highly developed catering skills and her cooking is amazing. She is a talented Chef and has good managerial skills. When Mandy is in charge, I do not have to worry about anything."
Special Interests and Skills: Mandy specializes in food geared toward families and events. She enjoys serving the food she has prepared.
Availability: On-Call and Permanent Part-Time
Daniel #A200 - Full-Time Chef in the South Bay or Marin
Experience: Daniel has almost nine years of experience as a Private Chef, including seven years of experience with the same family! His additional experience includes several years in restaurants including the Albion River Inn. He has been featured in Bon Apetit magazine and completed an externship with Bradley Odgen.
Education: Daniel graduated with Honors from the Culinary Institute of America in New York. He is also a Certified Executive Chef through the American Chef Federation.
Impression: Daniel has a very down-to-earth personality and is passionate about food, health and wellness. He is looking for a position where he can make a connection with a family and utilize his skills and his passion for wellness.
Special Interests and Skills: Daniel specializes in preparing nutritional foods with a gourmet emphasis. He has experience as a nutrition instructor and consultant, and has ten years of experience in organic farming.
Availability: Full-Time Chef
Greg #A199 - On-Call and Permanent Part-Time and Full-Time Chef in San Francisco and the Peninsula
Experience: Greg has worked as a Private Chef for 9 years, including a 6-year position with one family. He has also worked as at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay for 5 years.
Education: Greg is a self-taught Chef and has taken general education courses at the College of San Mateo.
Impression: Greg has a personable and easy-going nature. He is passionate about food and has an artistic cooking style. One of Greg's references said "Greg is creative and passionate and he loves food. He can handle various types of cuisine and is not stuck to any one cooking style."
Special Interests and Skills: Greg prefers organic, local ingredients. In fact, he has close working relationships with several local farmers and they deliver fresh produce to his door!
Availability: On-Call for events and Full-Time or Part-Time permanent positions
Byron #A190 - Full-Time or Part-Time Chef in the Bay Area
Experience: Byron has five years of experience as a private Chef for one client, in addition to experience as the Executive Sous Chef for the owners and guests at a privately owned winery and eight years of experience at the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco.
Education: Byron graduated from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and has a Bachelor's of Science degree from the University of Tennessee.
Impression: Byron is pleasant, friendly and enjoys being creative with food. A former Supervisor of Byron's told Town & Country: " Byron has the desire to please people and that is very important in this industry. Byron is very sensitive to the customers' needs and is good at anticipating those needs. He has great attention to detail and if he has to do something differently to make just one person happy, he will take that on by himself."
Special Interests and Skills: Byron has a wide range of culinary skills and is accustomed to accommodating last-minute special dietary requests including low fat, low carbohydrate, low salt, macrobiotic, vegan and vegetarian.
Availability: Full-time or Part-time Chef
Sarah #A197 - Part-Time, Full-Time and On-Call Chef in Marin, San Francisco and the Peninsula
Experience: Sarah has been cooking in private homes for almost 20 years. She has also worked as a Chef Instructor at the California Culinary Academy for 8 and was the Head Chef at Chez Panisse Cafe for 2 years, in addition to working with Bradley Ogden at Campton Place. Sarah has a background as a freelance food journalist, and has been published in both national and local publications.
Education: Sarah graduated from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, and has a Bachelor's of Arts degree from California State University at Northridge. She has apprenticed at three restaurants in Europe, including a 3-star Michelin-rated restaurant in Milan.
Impression: Sarah is friendly, accommodating, down to earth and very knowledgeable of food and various cooking styles. One of Sarah's previous employers offered: " Sarah is able to figure out what people like and was good at knowing our likes and dislikes. At the time, I was trying to eat more of a vegetarian diet. Sarah worked at Chez Panisse, so her vegetables were just incredible. She also prepared spectacular appetizers for our parties."
Special Interests and Skills: Sarah's knowledge of food ranges from hands-on to developing food items for various manufacturers. She prefers to use local, seasonal ingredients and tends toward fresh, simple flavors that allow the freshness of the food to shine through.
Availability: Part-Time, Full-Time and On-Call Chef
Ashley #A147 - Part-Time or Full-Time Chef in San Francisco and Marin
Experience: Ashley has extensive experience working with high profile-clients in private homes and formal estates, including a two-year Town & Country placement. Her restaurant experience includes the French Laundry, Millennium Restaurant and the Heartwood Institute.
Education: Ashley has a Bachelor's of Arts in Communications from Arizona State University and has attended the Heartwood Institute in Garbervile, CA and has taken classes at The Natural Gourmet in New York.
Impression: Ashley has a warm and nurturing personality and has a passion for cooking. One of Ashley's references told Town & Country: "Ashley’s food is very simple, organic and fresh. Her presentation is beautiful and you can tell that she truly loves cooking."
Special Interests and Skills: Ashley specializes in healthy, organic cooking and has extensive knowledge of cleansing diets and fasts.
Availability: Part-Time or Full-Time in San Francisco or Marin.
Sharon #A076 - Full-time Household Manager/Chef in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Experience: Sharon has over 5 years experience in a private home as a Chef and a Household Manager.
Education: Sharon attended the New England Culinary Institute.
Impression: Sharon is a San Francisco native. She is mature and enthusiastic. Sharon likes to pitch-in and get the job done. In fact, one of her references told Town & Country that "She is efficient and has great initiative. If she sees a hole, she will take on the tasks related to filling that hole."
Availability: Sharon is available full-time in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Don #A046 - Full time Chef/Butler in San Francisco
Experience: Don has over 25 years of private in home experience. His past duties included housekeeping, organizing in-home events and preparing meals. Don is also experienced in maintaining a formal home setting.
Impression: Don is a great guy. He is friendly, loyal, and dedicated. One of Don's references told Town & Country that he is a "pleasure to work with."
Special Interests and Skills: Don is skilled in cooking classic American fare as well as planning and executing events from start to finish.
Availability: Don is available full time in San Francisco.
