Hire A Personal Chef
J Danielle & Co. is your resource for hiring the best trained personal chefs. Whatever your diet or lifestyle needs, we have an estate level chef for you. Our staffing professionals will find a great personal chef to meet your exact criteria.

Our Personal Chef Candidates
At J Danielle & Co., our private chefs are polished and experienced culinary professionals. From shopping for the freshest groceries to setting custom meal plans to understanding nutritional needs - our chefs are knowledgeable, creative and accommodating. Our personal chef candidates are loyal, personable, and trustworthy, with a commitment to maintaining the privacy of our discerning clientele. No matter what your needs, we’re here to improve your quality of life with a dedicated personal chef. When you hire a personal chef, you’re getting a lot more than just food - you're getting the luxury lifestyle experience.
Our Chefs
- Full time, part time, or temporary chefs
- Legally able to work in the United States for any employer
- Formally trained in worldly cuisines and diets
- Nutritional experts
- Yacht chefs, Traveling chefs
Sample Duties
- Creating a customized meal plan
- Food preparation
- Cooking for events or dinner parties
- Shopping for groceries (at specialty markets, grocery stores, farms, etc)
- Shopping for specialty items (organic, gluten-free, nut-free, etc)
- Kitchen organization and storage
- Diligent with safe food handling skills
- Cleaning up and sanitizing
Customized Meal Plans
- Diets: Keto, Paleo, Atkins, Zone, & More
- Gluten Free, Dairy Free
- Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw Food
- Food allergies
- Religious dietary restrictions
Personal Chef Candidate Vetting
We thoroughly pre-screen all of our housekeeper applicants with an interview, reference checks, driving records and if requested – an advanced criminal background check.
About J Danielle & Co
J Danielle & Co. are staffing specialists in the San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles markets. Find out why we’ve been the leading luxury domestic staffing agency for over 10 years.
Simply fill out the form on this page or call us at (858) 225-8198 to get your personalized chef candidate search started.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does It Work?
We start out with a conversation to assess your wants and needs. We then conduct a thorough search and send you profiles of candidates that are pre-screened to meet your criteria. Upon review of the candidates provided you decide who you would like to interview and move forward with.
Is Your Service Guaranteed?
We stand by our excellence and service to find you the best fit personal chef available - each and every one of our personal chef placements are guaranteed for 90 days. Once a successful placement has been secured, our fee is 15% of the personal chef's approximate annual salary.
Do You Offer Temporary Staffing Services?
In addition to full time staff, we also offer temporary placement services. Our temporary staffing services are popular with vacationing families and clients who maintain seasonal homes. If you are in need of a short term chef, housekeeper, nanny, or assistant we are often able to provide top-level staff with 24 hours notice.
What Our Personal Chef Clients Are Saying
"Thank you for finding me the perfect chef. I'm now eating healthier and fresher foods with portions fit to my nutritional needs. We're having a lot of fun with Chef Claire and have a found a new passion for meals. We are even trying some new diets with great results. The service and convenience cannot be beat."
Eric M., Rancho Santa Fe, CA