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Chef / San Francisco / Full 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.
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.
Karen #C288 - Household Manager/Personal Assistant/Cook
Experience: Karen has been working in private homes for over twelve years, filling a number of roles: Household Manager, Personal Assistant, Nanny, and Family Assistant. Her experience in office management has brought her additional skills which complement her talents nicely. Town & Country Resources placed Karen in her most recent in-home position nearly three years ago, and she has been helping a busy family with everything from childcare to renovation projects ever since.
Impression: Karen is friendly and positive and was described by an employer as organized, bright, articulate, and honest.
Special Interests and Skills: Karen loves to cook and is able to accommodate dietary concerns such as wheat, gluten, and dairy sensitivities. She is computer savvy, too, and comfortable with both Mac and PC platforms.
Availability: Karen is seeking a full-time Household Manager or Personal Assistant Position in San Francisco, Marin, or the Northern Peninsula.
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.
Sam #B331 - Full-time Chef in San Francisco/Peninsula area
Experience: Sam has worked as a Private Chef for past five years with the same family. Additionally, Sam has experience as an Executive Sous Chef at a high end hotel as well as Executive Chef experience at a San Francisco landmark restaurant.
Education: Sam attended Cabrillo Community College in Culinary Arts.
Impression: Sam has a calm, collected approach and feels very comfortable in formal and casual home settings. He is a consummate professional and great communicator. He feels it is very important to understand the likes and dislikes of a family in order to plan his menus accordingly.
Special Interests and Skills: Sam has an extensive knowledge of wine and has great resources with the local farmers.
Availability: Sam is available full-time in the San Francisco/Peninsula areas and prefers the afternoon and evening schedule.
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.
Antonio
#B087 - Full-Time Butler/Household Manager/Chef
Experience: Antonio has 3 years of experience in one private home as a Butler/Chef. In this position, he prepared daily meals and both formal and informal dinner parties, did errands and grocery shopping, and managed the affairs of a formal home including occasional maintenance issues. He also has over 12 years of experience in restaurants.
Impression: Antonio has an honest and loyal demeanor. One of his former employers told T & C: "Antonio is a very good cook and would make anything I wanted. He was always able to make everything look attractive. He also cooked amazing food for my friends when we entertained. Antonio was responsible for everything related to the entire first floor of my home. He is very pitch in and helped wherever needed and did so many things."
Special Interests and Skills: Antonio has good computer skills and has an interest in art and photography.
Availability: Antonio is available on a part or full-time basis in San Francisco, Marin and on the Peninsula.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Allan #A201 - Full-Time Chef in San Francisco, Marin and the Peninsula
Experience: Allan has three years of experience as a Private Chef in private homes. His restaurant experience includes 4 years as the Sous Chef and Saucier at Boulevard.
Education: Allan is a self-taught Chef.
Impression: Allan is easygoing, flexible and willing. Allan's former employer of 2 years told Town & Country: "Allan is an excellent Chef. My family has tried several Chefs over the years and Allan has been by far the best. He has the ability to make food taste absolutely delicious and is very flexible. He will cook whatever you ask of him."
Special Interests and Skills: Allan enjoys preparing foods with versatility and great flavors. He has an interest in wine pairing.
Availability: Full-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
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.
