Private Chef

UTOPIA; Badalona; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Premium kitchen facilities

Descripción de la vacante

UTOPIA is seeking a Private Chef with 3+ years of professional experience to work in a demanding private household in Cataluña. The ideal candidate is calm, adaptable, and highly detail-oriented, with English and Spanish fluency, and an ability to accept direct feedback professionally while maintaining discretion.

Responsibilities include daily meal design, menu planning, ingredient sourcing, stock control, and ensuring top food safety and kitchen hygiene standards across all services.

Formación

• Calm, patient and resilient under pressure in a private household.
• Excellent attention to detail with high cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive household routines.
• Adaptable to client preferences and capable of quick menu adjustments.
• Fluency in English and Spanish for daily communication.
• HACCP and food safety knowledge are essential.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisines and ingredient sourcing.

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute daily meals and private dinners tailored to preferences and dietary needs.
• Own end-to-end kitchen operations: menu planning, sourcing, stock control, and hygiene.
• Maintain high consistency, cleanliness, and presentation in all dishes.
• Adapt menus and recipes based on direct household feedback.
• Work in a quiet, discreet environment while respecting privacy and routines.

Conocimientos

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Discretion

Adaptability

Client communication (English/Spanish)

HACCP certification

Culinary knowledge

Educación

HACCP certification

Food handler certification

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Private Chef with 3+ years of professional experience to work in a demanding private household environment.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is calm, patient and resilient under pressure.
• Is comfortable working with a client who has very specific and changing food preferences.
• Can receive direct and demanding feedback professionally and without taking it personally.
• Is highly adaptable and willing to adjust dishes, menus and preparation according to the client's preferences.
• Has excellent attention to detail and consistently maintains high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Is extremely clean, organized and disciplined in the kitchen.
• Works in a quiet, discreet and respectful manner.
• Is emotionally mature and able to remain professional in challenging or stressful situations.
• Takes pride in delivering consistent results and meeting demanding expectations.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute daily meals and private dinners, tailoring every experience to the household's preferences, dietary requirements, and seasonal produce.
• Own end-to-end kitchen operations, including menu planning, ingredient sourcing, supplier management, stock control, and kitchen hygiene, maintaining the highest food safety standards.
• Maintain a high level of consistency, precision, cleanliness, and attention to detail in every aspect of food preparation and service.
• Adapt menus, recipes, and preparation methods quickly and professionally based on the household's preferences and direct feedback.
• Maintain an organized, discreet, and quiet working environment, respecting the privacy and routines of the household.

• 3+ years of professional culinary experience, with proven ability to work independently and take ownership of kitchen operations.
• Should have strong practical knowledge and experience preparing gluten-free, sugar-free, and grain-free meals, with a solid understanding of cross-contamination, ingredient sourcing, food labels, and suitable substitutions.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish, written and spoken — essential for this role.
• Strong knowledge of multiple international cuisines, nutrition, allergen management, and specialist dietary requirements.
• Current HACCP and food-handler certification.
• Absolute discretion, professionalism, patience, and trustworthiness.
• Proven ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, including when receiving direct or demanding feedback.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with exceptional attention to detail and a natural drive to exceed expectations without being asked.
• Highly organized, clean, disciplined, and discreet, with excellent kitchen hygiene standards.

• We offer a competitive package, a fully equipped premium professional kitchen, a small dedicated team, and a genuine path into senior culinary roles across a growing portfolio of private properties.
• Build and shape the kitchen culture and culinary identity from the ground up.

Due to the nature of this placement, the client's identity is kept strictly confidential. Full details will be shared with shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage of the process.