Private Chef

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' paid holiday

UK public holidays

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff is seeking a mature Private Chef (live-out) for a Notting Hill family. The role involves planning and preparing healthy, high-quality meals, managing a well-run kitchen, and coordinating with a nanny and housekeeper.

Full-time, live-out, Monday to Friday, with seasonal hours and a collaborative household environment. The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of private household experience, a passion for nutritious cooking, and discretion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as Private Family Chef or in a high-end private household.
• Healthy, nutritious cooking with restaurant-quality presentation.
• Organised with strong planning and stock management skills.
• Discreet, trustworthy and respectful of privacy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willing and able to drive; holds a valid driving licence.
• Have legal right to work in the UK.
• German language skills are advantageous but not essential.
• German language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare fresh, healthy meals daily with seasonal ingredients.
• Create varied menus for adults and children, accommodating dietary preferences.
• Take full responsibility for the kitchen's cleanliness and order.
• Manage food purchasing, grocery ordering, stock control and pantry organisation.
• Source premium ingredients and maintain supplier relationships.
• Minimise food waste through careful planning and efficient kitchen management.
• Prepare meals for family events and occasional entertaining.

Skills

Menu planning

Healthy cooking

Kitchen organisation

Stock management

Discretion/privacy

Team collaboration

Driving licence

UK work rights

Job description

Notting Hill, London , Salary: Dependent on Experience

Private Chef (Live-out)
Location: Notting Hill, London
Schedule: Full-time, live-out, Monday - Friday
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Start Date: ASAP
A warm and welcoming family of five, living in Notting Hill with their friendly family dog, is seeking a mature, experienced, health-conscious Private Chef to become an integral part of their household

This is a long-term position for a highly organised, proactive and personable individual who takes genuine pride in creating delicious, nutritious meals while maintaining an exceptionally well-run kitchen The successful candidate will work closely with the family's nanny and housekeeper and should enjoy being part of a collaborative household team

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare fresh, healthy, high-quality meals for the family on a daily basis, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and balanced nutrition
• Create varied menus suitable for both adults and children, while accommodating dietary preferences where required
• Take full responsibility for the kitchen, ensuring it remains clean, organised and exceptionally well maintained
• Manage all food purchasing, grocery ordering, stock control and pantry organisation
• Source premium ingredients and maintain relationships with trusted local suppliers
• Minimise food waste through careful planning and efficient kitchen management
• Prepare meals for family events and occasional entertaining when required

Household Responsibilities

The Chef will become part of a small, professional household team and should be willing to support colleagues where appropriate

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working closely with the family's nanny and housekeeper
• Is child-friendly and comfortable around a family dog
• Is happy to provide practical support during busy periods
• Is willing and able, on rare occasions and in emergencies, to assist with school pick-ups or other childcare logistics if required

Working Hours

This is a full-time position with seasonal flexibility

• During school term: approximately 30 hours per week, primarily preparing the family dinner and managing kitchen operations
• During school holidays: approximately 50 hours per week, providing breakfast, lunch and dinner as the family spends significantly more time together

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience as a Private Family Chef or in a high-end private household- Minimum of 5 years experience
• Be passionate about healthy, nutritious cooking with restaurant-quality presentation
• Be highly organised with excellent planning and stock management skills
• Be discreet, trustworthy and respectful of privacy
• Have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team
• Be proactive, flexible and capable of adapting to changing family schedules
• Hold a valid driving licence
• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• German language skills would be advantageous, but are not essential

We Offer

• A long-term, stable position with a warm and respectful family
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to take full ownership of a well-equipped private kitchen
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Five weeks' paid holiday plus UK public holidays (or equivalent by agreement)