Live In or Live out Chef Job

Greycoat Lumleys; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family in Hampshire is seeking a talented Live-In or Live-Out Private Chef. This role involves preparing daily meals for a family, menu planning, and utilizing seasonal ingredients from the property’s garden. The ideal candidate will have experience in family-style cooking and formal meals for events. Flexibility and confidence around pets are essential, and accommodation is provided. Competitive salary of £65,000 to £70,000 per annum.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Car for work purposes

Working in a beautiful rural setting

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for families or events.
• Ability to create diverse menus inspired by various cuisines.
• Enjoyment of working seasonally and with fresh produce.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for four family members.
• Menu planning and grocery shopping.
• Collaborate with house staff and create meals from garden produce.

Skills

Cooking with seasonal ingredients

Menu planning

Flexibility

Confidence around pets

Job description

Live-In or Live-Out Private Chef Job, Hampshire

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a talented and versatile Chef to join a family in Hampshire. The role is based in a stunning Tudor house set on 150 acres of beautiful countryside, yet close to large towns, offering the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and convenience.

The successful candidate will primarily cook for four family members, with additional guests on occasion. The property experiences busy periods when the family are in residence and entertaining, as well as quieter weeks when cooking for fewer people, so flexibility is essential. You will be responsible for preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner, menu planning, and shopping, when the days a quieter you will only be required to cook lunch and dinner.

The family enjoys meals influenced by Ottolenghi and a family-style approach on a day-to-day basis, alongside more formal plated course for events and entertaining.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with the existing team, which includes an Estate Manager, couple, Housekeeper, and Groundsman. The property features a large kitchen garden and fruit trees, giving you the chance to create dishes from fresh produce and experiment with preserves, chutneys, and seasonal cooking.

The family has two dogs, so confidence around pets is important. It is an ideal opportunity for a chef who enjoys working with seasonal ingredients, creating memorable meals, and being part of a supportive household team in a beautiful rural setting.

Accommodation: Provided, a separate one-bedroom cottage, and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Days: Five days per week, with Wednesday and Thursday off.

Driving : is essential due to the rural location a car is provided for work purposes

Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 per annum,

Start: ASAP

Jon number: 180589

Consultant: Kari Kerslake Vigor