Private Chef Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Family Cook role in North London, rotating 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, with a salary of £60,000 gross per annum. Start date is September 2026, occasional European travel, and duties include daily family meals, Shabbat preparations, and entertaining guests.

The family seeks a versatile cook who can adapt from children’s meals to formal entertaining, maintain high kitchen standards, and manage shopping and dietary requirements with discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a private household cook or within a high-end private service environment is advantageous.
• Strong all-round cooking skills, covering both relaxed family meals and refined dinner party menus.
• Familiarity with kosher requirements and Shabbat meal preparation.
• A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and well-presented food.
• A warm, discreet and adaptable approach to working within a family home.
• Excellent organisation, time management and kitchen management skills.
• Flexibility to work on a rotational schedule and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily lunches and dinners for the family, including suitable meals for young children.
• Plan and prepare traditional Shabbat meals on Fridays.
• Cater for weekend guests, dinner parties and special entertaining occasions.
• Create varied, seasonal menus that reflect the family's tastes and preferences.
• Maintain excellent standards of kitchen organisation, cleanliness and food safety.
• Manage food shopping, supplier orders, stock rotation and kitchen inventory.
• Accommodate dietary requirements and demonstrate an understanding of kosher food practices.
• Travel with the family within Europe when required.

Skills

Private household cooking

Flexibility

Kosher/Shabbat cooking

Job description

Private Family Cook | Rotational Position | North London | £60,000 GPA

Location: North London
Salary: £60,000 GPA
Schedule: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Start Date: September 2026
Travel: Occasional travel within Europe

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Private Family Cook to join a private household in North London on a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotational basis.

The family is looking for a versatile cook who enjoys creating delicious, high-quality food for everyday family life, as well as delivering exceptional meals for entertaining. With young children in the household and regular guests, the successful candidate will be confident adapting their cooking style to suit different ages, occasions and preferences.

The household enjoys a relaxed approach to food, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, wholesome family meals and well-executed dishes. The week typically includes quieter, family-focused days, alongside busy Fridays featuring Shabbat dinners and weekends with guests and dinner parties.

This is an excellent opportunity for a personable, flexible cook who takes pride in their food, enjoys working in a private home and can comfortably transition from preparing children's favourites to creating an impressive menu for formal entertaining.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily lunches and dinners for the family, including suitable meals for young children.




• Plan and prepare traditional Shabbat meals on Fridays.




• Cater for weekend guests, dinner parties and special entertaining occasions.




• Create varied, seasonal menus that reflect the family's tastes and preferences.




• Maintain excellent standards of kitchen organisation, cleanliness and food safety.




• Manage food shopping, supplier orders, stock rotation and kitchen inventory.




• Accommodate dietary requirements and demonstrate an understanding of kosher food practices.




• Travel with the family within Europe when required.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a private household cook or within a high-end private service environment is advantageous.




• Strong all-round cooking skills, covering both relaxed family meals and refined dinner party menus.




• Familiarity with kosher requirements and Shabbat meal preparation.




• A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and well-presented food.




• A warm, discreet and adaptable approach to working within a family home.




• Excellent organisation, time management and kitchen management skills.




• Flexibility to work on a rotational schedule and travel occasionally.

Package Details

Salary: £60,000 gross per annum
Working Pattern: Two weeks on duty, followed by two weeks off
Location: North London
Proposed Start: October 2026

We are looking for a dedicated cook who combines culinary ability with a practical, family-oriented approach and enjoys creating memorable dining experiences for both everyday life and special occasions.