Private Chef - London

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Private Chef to provide exceptional culinary services for a family within a luxury, fully staffed private residence in Knightsbridge.

This is a unique role due to the healthy work-life balance: working a very flexible 40-hour week within a team of 3 chefs, catering for a family of 4 plus nannies. The schedule is organised between the chefs so you can ensure your shifts suit your personal life week by week. You will work in a closed kitchen with little client interaction, which suits some chefs more than others.

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for food, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to create customised menus that cater to the family’s individual preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare customised breakfast, lunch and dinner menus tailored to the client’s dietary preferences and requirement
• Manage all aspects of kitchen operations, including inventory control, ordering produce from trusted suppliers and maintaining cleanliness
• Work alongside the other chefs and wider household team and foster a collaborative team environment
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain hygiene standards across all food preparation areas
• Serve meals in an elegant and professional manner, ensuring presentation aligns with client expectations
• Adapt recipes and cooking techniques to accommodate special dietary needs (including gluten intolerance)
• Maintain organised records of food inventories, menus, and meal plans
• Occasional work in the secondary, weekend residence in Surrey
• Occasional travel to work across Europe, ski resorts and yacht (1-2 times per year)

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in private cheffing environments
• Extensive knowledge of food safety standards and best practices in hygiene management
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail in food presentation and service delivery
• Previous experience working in a private household is highly desirable
• Ability to adapt quickly to client preferences while maintaining high-quality standards
• Good communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and team members

Package

• Hours: around 40 hours per week
• Shifts: A weekly rota with 2 x other chefs, working shifts either 7am-3pm, 2pm-10pm, or weekends 8am-10pm (if working double shifts over the weekend, you have 3 days off in the week)
• Opportunity to travel across Europe with the family
• Potential for additional time off when the family are travelling
• Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (DOE)

Job Status: Live
Responsible Consultant: Philippa Smith

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