PRIVATE CHEF JOB

Perfect Household Staff Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family in London is looking for a part-time Private Chef to prepare healthy and delicious meals, focusing on Mediterranean cuisine. The role offers a flexible working schedule of three weekdays, totaling 12 hours a week, and requires at least three years of experience. Candidates must maintain kitchen cleanliness and adapt the menu to family preferences. This position also offers the potential for full-time work in the future.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of private chef experience required.
• Conversational English is needed for communication.
• Ability to adapt menus based on dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, balanced meals primarily in Mediterranean style.
• Maintain the kitchen to the highest standard of cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the family to plan weekly menus.

Skills

Healthy meal preparation

Mediterranean cuisine

Kitchen cleanliness

Organizational skills

Reliability

Job description

Perfect Household Staff is delighted to introduce a new opportunity for a talented and experienced Private Chef to join a welcoming family of four based between Holland Park and Tyburnia, two of London’s most desirable residential areas. The family seek a reliable, professional, and creative chef who can prepare healthy and delicious meals for their household. Both locations are easily accessible by public transport, making this live-out position convenient for candidates based in London or nearby areas.

Working as a Private Chef in this family home requires an individual with a passion for high-quality, nutritious cuisine and a flexible, organised approach. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing a variety of healthy, balanced meals, primarily Mediterranean or similar in style, ensuring freshness and flavour.

The role involves cooking for immediate consumption and preparing meals that can be easily reheated on non-working days. Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, organisation, and efficiency is equally important.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who values stability and may wish to transition to full-time employment in the future.

Working Conditions

• Working Days: Three weekdays with flexibility
• Working Hours: 12 hours a week (three shifts of half a day)
• Language: English
• Salary: £25 gross per hour (contract-based or self-employed; no cash in hand)
• Location: Two days in Holland Park, one day in Tyburnia, London
• Starting Date: ASAP

Main Duties of the Part-Time Private Chef:

• Preparing healthy, balanced meals in Mediterranean or other cuisines.
• Cooking for immediate consumption and preparing meals to be reheated on non-working days.
• Ensuring the kitchen is maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness and organisation.
• Sourcing fresh, quality ingredients and managing kitchen supplies when required.
• Adapting menus to the family’s preferences and dietary needs.
• Collaborating with the principals to plan weekly menus.
• Demonstrating reliability, discretion, and professionalism in a private household environment.

Requirements for this Part-Time Private Chef job:

• Three or more years of private chef experience
• Two excellent checkable references
• Conversational English
• UK working permit