Private Chef Staffing Agency in Jackson Hole
Trusted placements for Jackson Hole's private residences, estates, & family offices.
NATIONWIDE Household STAFFING agency
Serving Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s Private Residences and Estate Communities
Finding a private chef for your home is different from booking a chef for a single dinner party. As a UHNW household staffing agency, Oceanside Staffing specializes in placing private chefs into households as part of an ongoing staffing relationship. Whether you’re hiring for a seasonal position, a year-round household role, or a long-term retainer arrangement, we deliver.
We support principals, estates, and family offices throughout Jackson Hole who need experienced culinary professionals they can rely on for daily meals, entertaining, holiday gatherings, and recurring stays. With Oceanside, we tailor every placement to your schedule, lifestyle, and expectations while maintaining the privacy and discretion that households at this level require.
We're Rachael and Nick
the founders of Oceanside Staffing.
With decades of firsthand experience in private service, both on land and at sea, we recognized a clear gap in the industry: families needed more than just resumes. They needed a trusted partner who truly understands the nuances of luxury living and the importance of the right fit. Oceanside was created to meet that need.
Rachael began her career over 20 years ago as a nanny in a private home, later growing into roles as a private educator, chief stewardess, and hiring manager. She's spent her life understanding what makes a household thrive.
Nick's path began in military service with Britain's Airborne Infantry, followed by 20 years as a yacht captain and later, an estate manager overseeing some of the Caribbean's most prestigious properties. His operational expertise and leadership in high-pressure environments bring unmatched value to our principals.
Together, we've built a boutique agency that approaches staffing with the same care and discretion you expect in your home. We take the time to understand your household's rhythm, culture, and long-term goals so we can thoughtfully match you with professionals who bring stability and harmony to your home. We look forward to earning your trust and helping you build a team that reflects your standards and values.
The RIGHT Placement Guaranteed
We believe so strongly in our process, we guarantee it.
If for whatever reason you’re unhappy with the match, we will offer a replacement within 90 days. We’re in the business of happy homes, guaranteed.
How Households in Jackson Hole Staff a Private Chef
Luxury homes in Jackson Hole typically follow one of two staffing models: retainer or year-round placement. Many second-home owners prefer a retainer arrangement, where a chef remains available throughout the year for scheduled visits, family vacations, holidays, and entertaining without becoming a full-time household employee. This approach works well for homes that are occupied seasonally but require consistent culinary support whenever the family is in residence.
Other households choose a seasonal or year-round placement, hiring a chef as part of their permanent household staff. These positions are commonly structured as W-2 household employment and often coincide with ski season, summer occupancy, or full-time residency.
At Oceanside Staffing, we focus on the staffing relationship. We handle candidate sourcing, vetting, and placement while allowing principals and household managers adequate lead time to identify professionals who combine culinary skills with the discretion expected inside a private residence.
Begin a Confidential Search for a Private Chef
Oceanside Staffing approaches every search with confidentiality, careful vetting, and a focus on long-term success. Our screening process and background checks are rigorous with only 4% of applicants ever presented to principals and household managers. At the end of our search, you’ll receive interactive, detailed profiles on qualified candidates and assistance drafting an Offer of Employment, plus post-placement support.
If for any reason, you decide to stop your search, you have up to one year to re-initiate your search per the conditions of our engagement fee & agreement. There are absolutely no other hidden fees or costs.
Our 90-DAY guarantee
We believe so strongly in our process, we guarantee it. If for whatever reason you’re unhappy with your match, we will offer a replacement within 90 days. We’re in the business of happy homes, guaranteed.
Our ONE-YEAR guarantee
In the event employment ends before one-year, subject to the terms of our agreement, Oceanside staffing will gladly apply a prorated portion of your placement fee towards your next search.
How LONG does it take?
We work around the clock to find the perfect fit for you and your family - but our rigorous process takes time. On average, our matching process typically takes between 2-4 weeks to find your perfect match; however, during our initial consultation, we will always ask about your timing constraints. Should you find yourself in a bind, we can expedite our 2-4 week process for an additional cost.