Private Chef for UHNW Family | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

Reference:
CP908
Category:
Galley Jobs
Position:
Sole Chef
Salary:
£200 - £300 per day
Location:
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2
Job posted:
September 8, 2025

Live-out Private Chef | Cambridge, UK | £200 - £300 per day

Overview

We are seeking a creative and experienced permanent Private Chef to join an UHNW residence near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This varied position involves preparing and cooking fresh, organic meals with exceptional flavours for a family of up to four adults and two children.

The ideal applicant will have a passion for seasonal, nutritious cooking, and the ability to create diverse, internationally inspired dishes that are simply delicious.

Start date: October.

Job duties
Responsibilities of the Private Chef for a private residence in Cambridge, includes:

  • Prepare and cook lunch and dinner for usually up to four adults and two children, and occasionally others
  • Arrive mid-morning to complete meal preparation for both lunch and dinner services
  • Focus on simple, seasonal, nutritious food with lots of flavour using organic ingredients
  • Confident at creating varied, internationally inspired menus (i.e., Mexican, Thai Mediterranean, etc)
  • Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety
  • Adapt portion sizes and preferences as required by the family
  • Serve lunch at 12:30pm sharp
  • Return at approximately 4:30pm to cook and serve dinner at 5:30pm

Candidates must be/have:

  • Proven experience as a professional Chef in UHNW/HNW private households
  • Within 30 mins commute of Cambridge, CB2
  • Strong culinary skills with expertise in international cuisines
  • Ability to create flavourful, uncomplicated dishes using organic and seasonal ingredients
  • Excellent time management skills to coordinate dual meal services
  • Professional and flexible attitude and high level of discretion
  • Reliable and punctual

Hours
4-5 hours per day, five days per week – Monday – Friday.

Split shift pattern:

Morning arrival (mid-morning) for meal preparation and lunch service
Afternoon return (4:30pm) for dinner service

Accommodation
This is a live-out position, so no accommodation is provided.

Location
Private household near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2.

No travel is required.

Salary
£200 – £300 per day, DOE.

Job ref
CP908: Private Chef for a Private Household near Cambridge, UK.

 

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht.

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.