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Olive Garden - 6430 Redwood Drive [Busser / Kitchen Staff / Porter] As a Dishwasher at Olive Garden, you'll: Clean plates and utensils; Play an essential role in delighting and serving our guests; Ensure that all plateware and equipment remain spotless, clean and safe.

Job Description Mise - Private Chef Reports To: The Principal Work Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site Location: San Francisco - Peninsula, CA Start Date: ASAP Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 Overview A Bay Area family seeks a warm, approachable Private Chef to join their household team and create nourishing, farm-to-table meals that bring their family together. This role supports a family that values authentic connections, sustainable living, and creating meaningful experiences around food. The ideal candidate will embrace the family's philosophy of wholesome, locally-sourced cuisine while fostering an engaging, educational environment that welcomes participation from all family members. The successful candidate will be the culinary heart of the household, crafting varied menus that accommodate diverse palates while maintaining a focus on organic, seasonal ingredients sourced from the property's garden and local farmers' markets. This position requires someone who views cooking not just as meal preparation, but as an opportunity to nurture family bonds and create lasting memories through food. We seek a versatile, down-to-earth professional who excels at creating approachable, nutritious cuisine without pretension. The ideal candidate brings genuine warmth to their interactions, particularly with children, and understands that the best meals are those that bring families together. The family gravitates toward Mediterranean cuisine as their foundation but seeks a chef with genuine curiosity and capability across international cuisines—someone who could confidently prepare an African stew one day, create Persian dishes with garden-fresh pomegranates the next, and craft Salvadoran pupusas or other global comfort foods with equal skill and enthusiasm. This opportunity offers the chance to work with a family that deeply appreciates good food prepared with care and intention. The role is perfect for someone who believes that the kitchen can be a place of learning, laughter, and connection, where children develop healthy relationships with food and families create traditions that last a lifetime. Expectations • Minimum five years of professional culinary experience in private households, farm-to-table restaurants, or similar environments with demonstrated expertise in whole foods cooking and seasonal menu planning., • Strong foundation in diverse international culinary traditions with particular emphasis on wholesome, family-friendly cuisine that prioritizes nutrition and flavor over elaborate presentation or haute cuisine techniques. Mediterranean cooking forms a strong base, with the versatility to explore global cuisines authentically., • Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and creating an inclusive kitchen environment where young family members can safely participate in age-appropriate cooking activities and develop culinary skills., • Expertise in sourcing and working with organic, locally-grown ingredients with the ability to collaborate effectively with garden staff and navigate farmers' markets to select the finest seasonal produce., • Flexibility to adapt cooking styles and techniques to accommodate varied palates within a single household, creating meals that satisfy both adult and children's preferences while working creatively with texture challenges., • Culinary curiosity and adaptability to explore and master dishes from various cultural backgrounds—from Ethiopian and Persian to Salvadoran and beyond—with a willingness to learn new techniques and expand the family's culinary horizons. Experience with Taiwanese or broader Asian cuisine would be valued., • Outstanding interpersonal skills with a warm, engaging personality that makes family members and guests feel comfortable and welcome in the kitchen environment., • Ability to plan and execute casual family dinners as well as larger gatherings for up to 20 guests, maintaining consistent quality while adapting presentation styles to suit different occasions., • Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain a clean, functional workspace throughout the cooking process, leaving the kitchen in an organized state for housekeeping staff to complete final cleaning., • Commitment to sustainable practices and minimal waste, with creativity in utilizing garden produce and whole ingredients while avoiding processed or canned foods entirely. Responsibilities • Daily Meal Preparation & Shopping: Begin mornings by sourcing fresh ingredients from the property's garden or local farmers' markets, then prepare nutritious breakfast, lunch, and dinner options that accommodate the family's varied schedules. Create portable breakfast items like smoothies, chia puddings, and wrapped breakfast bars for busy school mornings, along with family-style platters for shared meals that allow each family member to select their preferred portions., • Garden-to-Table Coordination: Collaborate weekly with garden staff to utilize estate-grown produce, including seasonal fruits and vegetables. Plan menus that highlight fresh ingredients while supplementing with carefully selected items from local farmers' markets and organic suppliers. Maintain a zero-tolerance policy for canned or processed ingredients., • Family Engagement & Education: Foster an inviting kitchen atmosphere where family members feel welcome to observe, learn, and participate. Create age-appropriate opportunities for children to assist with meal preparation, from simple plating tasks to basic cooking techniques, supporting their development of culinary skills and healthy food relationships without creating entitlement., • Menu Development with Creative Protein Preparation: Design varied weekly menus featuring family-style service that balances familiar Mediterranean favorites with exciting exploration of international cuisines. Work creatively to make proteins appealing through different preparations (such as transforming meats into sausages or other formats) while respecting individual preferences and gradually expanding food horizons., • Event Support: Prepare family-style meals for weekly gatherings of approximately 20 guests, creating abundant platters that encourage sharing and conversation. Occasionally support special events with more formal service, including printed menus and cocktail party formats as requested., • Kitchen Management & Coordination: Maintain an organized, efficient workspace while remaining flexible enough to accommodate family participation. Work considerately with housekeeping staff by maintaining an "organized workspace" throughout service—keeping prep areas tidy and cooking areas manageable for efficient final cleaning by the housekeeping team., • Dietary Adaptation: Prepare specialized items as needed, including steamed vegetables for the youngest family member, portable meals for school commutes, and dishes that creatively address texture sensitivities while maintaining nutritional value and expanding palates over time., • International Cuisine Integration: Bring the world to the family's table through authentic preparation of global dishes, with Mediterranean cuisine as a foundation while regularly incorporating diverse international flavors and techniques, creating a truly international dining experience that reflects the family's adventurous palate., • Service Style: Excel at family-style plating, creating single, abundant presentations from which all family members can serve themselves according to their preferences, fostering communal dining while respecting individual tastes. Benefits • Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits package currently being established. During the initial implementation period, the family will provide full reimbursement for all medical, dental, and vision insurance costs to ensure continuous coverage., • Time Off: All major holidays off, plus additional paid time off, • Performance Recognition: Performance-based compensation reviews, • Professional Growth: Opportunities for culinary education and skill development, • Work Environment: Supportive family atmosphere that values work-life balance Important Note: As the family is currently building their household team infrastructure, there will be an initial setup period for formal payroll and benefits systems. During this transition, the family is committed to ensuring all benefits are provided through a reimbursement structure until formal systems are established, guaranteeing no gap in coverage or compensation.

Our Winning Family Starts With You! .Check out these great benefits!.Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments (school, childcare, family care, etc.Paid Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, begin accruing upon hire).Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 y

Job Description Service Manager Location: Rohnert Park, CA | Company: Rutherford Management Company At Rutherford Management Company, our Service Managers are trusted leaders who ensure our communities are safe, well-maintained, and beautifully presented. In this role, you'll oversee maintenance operations across a multi-site portfolio and serve as a key contributor to the resident experience. You'll lead with a hospitality-first mindset-prioritizing resident satisfaction while executing high standards in preventative maintenance, vendor coordination, unit turnover, and curb appeal. Whether you're managing your team, resolving a service issue, or preparing for a renovation project, your leadership will directly impact the quality of life for hundreds of residents. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives on balancing operational excellence with meaningful service. Key Responsibilities Maintenance Operations & Resident Service • Triage and manage daily service requests across multiple communities, • Maintain exceptional response times and ensure quality repairs with a customer-first approach, • Participate in and oversee after-hours emergency on-call rotation, • Create and maintain preventative maintenance schedules, • Partner with the Director of Construction on large-scale repairs and renovations, • Maintain a strong visual standard across all sites, from landscaping to signage, • Ensure cleanliness and presentation of entryways, amenities, and shared spaces, • Coordinate turnovers to meet move-in timelines with zero-defect expectations, • Collaborate with the Resident Experience Director and Leasing & Hospitality Specialist to ensure leasing deadlines are met, • Supervise and mentor maintenance team members, • Source, schedule, and evaluate vendor performance, • Monitor controllable maintenance expenses across the portfolio, • Support annual budget planning and provide recommendations for capital improvements, • Residents feel safe, cared for, and confident in the service they receive, • Communities are visually appealing and functionally sound, day in and day out, • Turnovers are efficient, on time, and exceed quality expectations, • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in facilities or property maintenance (multi-site preferred), • Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams or vendors, • Certified in HVAC or related trade strongly preferred, • Familiarity with OSHA, building codes, and general safety procedures, • Proficient with maintenance work order platforms and property management software At Rutherford, we lead with hospitality, and we expect our team members to do the same. Our Service Managers play a critical leadership role in our communities and help shape the day-to-day experience of our residents and team members. We're looking for people who are: Driven: You show up, follow through, and take pride in your work Collaborative: You partner across roles to find solutions and elevate the team High-Integrity: You lead by example, act ethically, and earn trust Quality-Focused: You care about the details and always strive to do better Service-Minded: You see maintenance as a form of care, and take it personally Work Environment Work hours are generally 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, with participation in a rotating emergency on-call schedule. Travel between properties is required for multi-site portfolios. Occasional evening/weekend availability may be needed for turnovers, projects, or emergency response. This position will oversee the Maintenance & Facilities Operations of 348 apartment homes in a garden-style property and has three direct reports. What We Offer • $33-$39/hr, though new team members generally start between $33-$35/hr, • A high-impact leadership role within a growing hospitality-focused company, • Competitive pay, performance bonuses, and full medical/dental/vision benefits, • Paid time off-including PTO for volunteer work, • Housing discounts of 20% (where applicable), • Participation in RISE, our signature development program focused on professional growth, leadership, and recognition. RISE is what sets us apart-it's how we support our team with purpose, heart, and high standards.Driving RequirementThis position requires regular driving. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, a reliable personal vehicle, and current automobile insurance in compliance with California state law. Background Check and Drug Screen Required