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Chef / Peninsula / Part Time
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
