Private Chef Placement for San Francisco & Silicon Valley

Montclair Chef places elite, full-time private chefs for UHNW families across Pacific Heights, Atherton, Palo Alto, and Napa Valley. Salaries range from $140,000–$250,000+ annually. Shortlist delivered in 10 days. Up to 6-month placement guarantee.

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Culinary Excellence for the Leaders of Innovation

Serving tech executives and UHNW families across the Bay Area, we specialize in chefs with expertise in wellness-focused, sustainable cuisine.

Our chefs source from the iconic Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and specialty purveyors like Bi-Rite Market. Whether for your Palo Alto residence, Atherton estate, or Napa Valley retreat, our placements deliver exceptional culinary support with absolute discretion.

What Sets Us Apart

We're the only private chef agency founded by a Michelin-trained chef with 20 years of personal UHNW experience. Unlike generalist staffing firms, we focus exclusively on long-term private chef placement—not events, not household staff.

  • Private Chef Specialists Only – Exclusive focus on long-term placement, not events or general staffing
  • Founder's UHNW Experience – Personal background serving ultra-high-net-worth families
  • 3-Star Michelin Training – Deep understanding of world-class culinary standards
  • Global Network – Access to elite talent worldwide with strong Bay Area presence
  • Background-Checked Chefs – Rigorous vetting for discretion and professionalism
  • 6-Month Guarantee – Free replacement if placement doesn't meet expectations
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Our Specialized Private Chef Services in San Francisco

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Private Residence Chefs

Full-time private chefs for UHNW families and luxury residences. Michelin-trained professionals skilled in family dining, dietary management, and seamless household integration.
Curated shortlist delivered within 10 days.

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Multi-Property & Travel Chefs

Dedicated private chefs for families managing multiple residences worldwide. Seamless coordination across estates, travel schedules, and seasonal relocations—with consistent quality and discretion at every property.

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Health-Focused Chefs

Private chefs specialized in longevity-focused nutrition and medical dietary requirements. From anti-inflammatory nutrition to performance-focused meal planning, our chefs work alongside nutritionists, physicians, and wellness teams.

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How It Works

  • 1. Consultation
  • A confidential call to understand your requirements, dietary needs, household dynamics, and the personality that fits.
  • 2. Shortlist in 10 Days
  • Receive 3 hand-selected candidates — highly trained and experienced private chefs vetted specifically for your household.
    • 3. Trial & Placement
    • Interview your favorites chef, arrange a trial day in your kitchen, and select your next chef with confidence.

    ✓ Background checks · ✓ Reference verification · ✓ 6-month guarantee · ✓ Free replacement

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    Shortlist in 10 days. Background-checked chefs. Up to 6-month placement guarantee.
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