Part-time Chef Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private family setting

Permanent position

Job summary

Greycoat Lumleys is seeking an experienced Weekend Chef for a private family based in Holland Park, London. The role is permanent and requires Italian cuisine expertise, focusing on light, fresh dishes and high-quality ingredients.

You will prepare breakfast, lunch for the nanny to reheat, and the children’s dinner at 5:30pm and the adults’ dinner at 7:30pm. The family follows no pork and fish-and-vegetable diets for one principal; travel is not required, and you must be a reliable, professional

Qualifications

• Strong background in Italian cuisine and Italian-inspired menus.
• Experience cooking for private families in a home setting.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions, including no pork and fish/vegetable focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast and lunch for the nanny to reheat.
• Cook children’s dinner at 5:30pm and adults’ dinner at 7:30pm.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Private household

Dietary awareness

Job description

Weekend Chef Job, Permanent Position, Private Family, Holland Park

A client of Greycoat Lumleys is seeking an experienced Weekend Chef for a permanent position with a private family of 5 based in Holland Park.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Italian cuisine, with a focus on clean, healthy, beautifully prepared food using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The chef will be responsible for preparing breakfast, lunch for the nanny to reheat, then have a break and back for children’s dinner at 5:30pm and the adults’ evening meal at 7:30pm.

The family enjoys simple, elegant cooking and requires a chef who understands dietary preferences, including no pork and a fish and vegetable-based diet for one principal. No staff cooking is required.

The family travels during school holidays; travel is not required for this role, although occasional travel may be possible. The household is pet-friendly, and they are looking for a reliable, professional chef who is comfortable working in a private family setting.

Salary: £500 per day

Start: September 2026

Consultant: Kari Kerslake Vigor