Full-time Private Chef

Montclair Chef; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Montclair Chef in London is seeking an experienced Private Chef to work with a high-demand family year-round, four days per week in London with intensive summer travel across Europe. You will collaborate closely with the family on menus, sourcing, and meal planning, and travel with them as part of the household team.

A Michelin-star background and at least five years of private household cooking are highly valued; the ideal candidate is exceptionally tidy, organised, and adaptable to changing

Qualifications

• 5 years as Private Chef and a Michelin Star background are required.
• Sourcing should be a major part of the role, visiting farmers markets and selecting high-quality ingredients.
• Experience with healthy Mediterranean cooking using organic/natural ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Travel with the family across Europe during summer and work closely with the household team.
• Plan ahead and adapt to changing schedules, cooking for family and temporary staff as needed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and precision in all kitchen operations.
• Private household experience is important, ideally with two years as a Private Chef.

Skills

Private Chef experience

Michelin Star background

Sourcing

Mediterranean cooking

Organized and meticulous

Job description

Position:

Full-time Live-out Private Chef

Location:

London, UK, plus Europe travel in the summer.

Guests:

Family of 4, 2 adults and 2 young kids.

Salary:

£100,000 to £140,000/year gross

Start Date:

October 2026

Contract:

Permanent, flexible work schedule of 3-4 days/week in London | 6 days per week in summer.

Diet and restriction:

Healthy Mediterranean, organic and natural ingredients

Accommodation:

Live-out in London, accommodation provided or paid separately when travelling

Requirements:

5 years as Private Chef and a strong Michelin Star Background is required

Job description:

The role:

A private family based in London is looking for an experienced Private Chef to work closely with the family throughout the year. The role is approximately four days per week in London, with significantly more intensive work during the summer when the family travels to Europe and spends time at their villa and on boats. The chef will travel with the family and become a trusted part of their long-term household team. They are looking to start as soon as possible, but are not in a rush to find the right person.

Food and cuisine preferences:

The family prefers simple, healthy Mediterranean cooking using the best possible ingredients. Sourcing is a major part of the role, including visiting farmers markets and selecting high-quality organic or natural fish, meat, vegetables and other produce. Meals are generally straightforward, including salads, fish, meat and pasta, with lunch and dinner as the main focus. The family values excellent ingredients and precise preparation over complicated or overly formal cooking.

Contract and package:

This is a full-time, permanent role with a flexible schedule. During approximately nine months of the year in London, the chef will generally work around 35/40h over 4 days per week, with the exact days flexible and potentially including weekends. During the summer, the schedule becomes much more intensive, with approximately six days out of seven expected, subject to proper rest days. Additional hours will be compensated at an agreed higher rate. Salary is £100,000 to £140,000 per year gross, depending on experience and suitability. The engagement can be structured as employed or self-employed, depending on the chef's preference.

Accommodation in London may be provided or paid for near the family's home if required.

Additional information:

The family is looking for someone exceptionally tidy, organised, precise and meticulous, with a very low ego and a strong willingness to follow the family's preferences. Sourcing should be a significant part of the role, rather than simply shopping at high-end supermarkets. The chef should be comfortable working closely with the family, planning ahead, preparing food on a need basis and adapting to changing schedules. Private household experience is important, ideally with at least two years as a Private Chef.

A Michelin-starred restaurant background is highly valued because of the discipline, cleanliness, organisation and precision it develops. The ideal chef will also have a broad repertoire and be comfortable with simple family food rather than overcomplicating dishes. During summer travel, the chef will also cook for the family's temporary staff when required.