Full-time Private Chef in London, UK

Montclair Chef; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

10 weeks paid holiday

Travel with family

Job summary

Montclair Chef in London seeks a live-out Private Chef for a private family in South Kensington. Monday to Friday, lunch and dinner, with occasional breakfast, and summer travel to France and Spain. You will cook fresh, organic meals to a high standard, with classical French technique. Salary £90,000–£110,000+ per year, plus discretionary bonus.

Up to 10 weeks paid holidays. Driving license required. Start mid-November 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong classical French technique required.
• Excellent pastry and bread skills desirable (sourdough).
• Fluency or good knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Proven longevity in private household positions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lunch and dinner for the family Monday to Friday.
• Occasional breakfast and dinner parties or events.
• Shop daily and present a daily menu.
• Travel with the family for summer trips (France and Ibiza).
• Maintain fresh, organic cooking aligned to preferences and diet requirements.

Skills

Classical French cuisine

Pastry & bread

Private household cooking

French language (advantage)

Education

Classical French culinary training

Job description

Position: Live-out Full-time Private Chef

Location: South Kensington, London, with summer travel to France and Spain

Guests: 2 adults & 2 teenagers, plus lunch for up to 5 staff on weekdays

Salary: £90,000 to £110,000+ per year, depending on experience

Start Date: By mid-November 2026.

Contract: Full-time, permanent, employed position.

Schedule: Monday to Friday.

Vacations: 8 to 10 weeks paid holiday per year.

Diet and restriction: Fresh, clean, organic food, occasional specific diet, no allergies

Accommodation: Live-out / Not provided.

Job description:

The role:

A private family of 4 in South Kensington, London is looking for a full-time Private Chef to join their household by mid-November 2026. The chef will work Monday to Friday, covering lunch and dinner, with occasional breakfast by arrangement. Lunch is usually for the principals plus up to 5 household staff, while dinner is for the entire family. The role also includes occasional dinner parties and special events.

Summer travel is required

including two weeks in France in July and up to three weeks in Ibiza in August, with a break in between.

Food and cuisine preferences:

The family enjoys fresh, clean and organic food prepared to a very high standard, with traditional French cuisine at the heart of the role. The chef must be genuinely confident with classical French technique and dishes. Strong pastry and bread skills, including sourdough, are an advantage. There are no allergies in the household, although the family follows a specific diet from time to time. Fluent French is an advantage.

Contract and package:

This is a full-time, permanent position offered on an employed basis, Monday to Friday. Salary is £90,000 to £110,000+ per year, depending on experience, plus a discretionary performance-based bonus. The chef receives up to 10 weeks of paid holiday per year, taken around the family's school-holiday travel, including approximately two weeks in October, two weeks in February and three weeks at Christmas.

The usual schedule is Monday to Friday, with weekends off.

A driving licence is required.

Additional information:

The chef will shop each morning and present a daily menu. The property has a dedicated chef's kitchen, and the chef will work closely with the household team, who handle service in the main ground-floor kitchen. In Ibiza, the chef joins a team of three chefs during a busy entertaining period. Classical French training and solid private household experience are required, with proven longevity in previous household positions. A Michelin-star restaurant background is a strong advantage.

Candidates will be asked to complete a demanding multi-day trial menu to demonstrate their classical French skills.