FEATURED JOB OPENING: Personal Chef / Caretaker Couple - Ojai, CA

This is an amazing and unique opportunity for the right couple!

We are looking for an experienced Chef / Caretaker Team for a casual, sophisticated and fun family who live in Los Angeles but frequent their beautiful country home in Ojai, California. This is a full time, year-round position which is based in Ojai and this couple may choose to live in a private cottage on the property (rent free). Incumbents work five days per week and it should be noted that regular weekend and holiday work will be required.

The ideal candidates will:  

·         Be trustworthy and willing to sign a confidentiality agreement and undergo a full background check.

·         Be polished, mature and articulate with excellent communication skills.

·         Be “givers” who, while on duty, will be 100% focused on the well-being of the family.

·         Be highly flexible and always prepared for “spontaneous visits” (always with at least 24 hours’ notice) by the family to the property.    

·         Value organization and cleanliness, prepared to clean the home, do laundry (as a team) and take responsibility for weekly and seasonal maintenance.

·         Be self-motivated and inquisitive, forming relationships with local produce and other vendors.  

·         Be 100% confident and comfortable with preparing and serving up to three “home-made” meals per day (although breakfast and dinner are usually the main focus).

·         Be genuine and kind, able to interact with three generations (the children sometimes bring their dogs) and anticipate the needs of a busy family.

·         Want to work directly for the owners of the property developing a warm but at all times professional relationship.

·         Have a long term outlook for this position, excited about life in a small country town.

This property is 16 Acres and the home itself is 5000+ square foot with 8 bedrooms. The home was built in the early 1900’s and has been tastefully restored. It’s a comfortable country home with breathtaking vistas, a swimming pool, pool house and vineyards. Applicants should bear in the mind that this is a family home so a family-oriented couple who do not have young children of their own would be idea. The “guest cottage” which houses the current couple is adorable with privacy, its own garden and spectacular views.

We thank you for your interest in this position and we encourage all applicants to consider any/all personal sacrifices associated with potentially relocating to Ojai, CA. To ensure that we attract high caliber applicants this family is prepared to offer an aggressive compensation package based on experience.