Full Time Chef in Brentwood (entry level!)
Rose's Agency
Los Angeles, CA · Posted October 6, 2026
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About the job
A warm family of three in Brentwood is seeking a Full-Time Private Chef to prepare fresh, high-quality meals in their home. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level private chef , recent culinary school graduate, or restaurant/hotel chef interested in transitioning into a private household.
The family’s current chef has been with them for 12 years and will be leaving at the end of October. They will be available to help train the incoming chef on the family’s preferences, routines, and favorite dishes, making this an ideal opportunity for someone newer to private service.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM Location: Brentwood, Los Angeles Position: Full-Time Private Chef Compensation: DOE
Responsibilities
The primary focus of the position will be preparing dinner for 2–3 people each evening , with occasional lunches as needed. Responsibilities will include:
Planning and preparing fresh, healthy daily meals
Dinner preparation for 2–3 family members
Occasional lunch preparation
Grocery shopping and sourcing high-quality ingredients
Keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and well stocked
Managing pantry and refrigerator inventory
Accommodating different tastes and dietary preferences
Learning and maintaining the family’s favorite recipes and established routines
One family member is an adventurous eater who especially enjoys Asian and Italian cuisine and appreciates variety. Another family member is pescatarian and prefers simple, fresh meals . The chef should be comfortable preparing different dishes when necessary.
Ideal Candidate
We are very open to someone who is early in their culinary career . Previous private household experience is not required.
The ideal candidate may be:
A recent culinary school graduate
A line cook, sous chef, or restaurant chef looking to transition into private service
Passionate about cooking and eager to learn
Comfortable with both simple everyday meals and more creative cuisine
Comfortable preparing pescatarian meals
Organized, dependable, and professional
Flexible and receptive to feedback
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn private service from a longtime household chef and join a family looking for someone they can build a lasting relationship with.