At the end of a long day, the last thing you want to have to do is cook dinner for yourself or your family. After a particularly hectic or stressful day, you may even forego dinner preparations and opt for something like fast food instead. Although conveniences like fast food and fine, having a private chef is an even better solution, allowing you to spare yourself the headache of meal preparation while still ensuring you and your family get proper nutrition. If you’re considering hiring a personal chef, here are three qualities you should look for. 

3 Qualities of an Excellent Private Chef 

Schedule Compatibility 

Your employees, including personal chefs and nannies, are there to make your life easier, not more challenging. Therefore, it’s essential that they work around your schedule. Whether you’re a working professional or stay-at-home parent, your days may get hectic, and you need someone who you can rely on to have dinner ready when you or your family are available. Your chef should also assist with meal preparation such as school lunches if you need them to do so.

Flexibility 

Food is a personal experience. Your personal chef should cater to your individual needs, including meeting any dietary restrictions you and your family have. This is particularly important if you or your children have any food allergies. Some allergenic foods, such as fish, corn, wheat, and soy, are found in a broad variety of products, some of which you may not expect. Your chef should be willing to take the time to ensure your family is protected from these problematic ingredients. They shouldn’t be limited by your dietary restrictions but instead be willing to try new and inspiring recipes with safe and acceptable ingredients. 

Experience 

Simply put, you want a chef who knows what they’re doing. Although experience isn’t everything, a chef with a strong professional background is more likely to know tricks of the trade and be able to do their work efficiently. When interviewing potential chefs, ask about their breadth of experience and see if they’ve worked with families such as yours. For instance, if you have several children, you’ll probably want someone who’s cooked for kids. If you have a food intolerance or dietary restriction, such as gluten intolerance or a kosher diet, you may want to hire someone with experience cooking in this method. 

Aunt Ann’s In-House Staffing in San Francisco, CA, has over 60 years of experience matching families with in-house employees such as private chefs, estate managers, housekeepers, and nannies. If you’re a Bay Area resident in need of in-house services, contact them today. You can call (415) 749-3650 to speak with a friendly staff member. Or, visit their website to learn more about the services they provide.