Live-out Private Chef

Poppy Lane Placements Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private placement agency is seeking a calm and organised Private Chef for a UHNW family in London. The role offers excellent work-life balance and focuses on preparing healthy meals, especially Mediterranean cuisine, for young children. The ideal candidate should have 3-5+ years experience in private households, and be eligible to work in the UK. Responsibilities include daily cooking, pantry management, and maintaining hygiene standards. The position requires no travel with the family during school holidays and may involve occasional kitchen cleaning.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience working as a Chef within a private household.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Valid DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, well-balanced family meals focusing on Mediterranean-style cooking.
• Cook lunch and dinner daily (no breakfast required).
• Maintain excellent hygiene standards.

Skills

Healthy cooking

Mediterranean cuisine

Child-friendly meals

Pantry management

Communication skills

Job description

Contract: Contracted, Permanent

Start: Flexible / ASAP

A warm and appreciative UHNW family are seeking a calm, organised and self-managing Private Chef to cook for their London Belgravia household

This is a newly created role and offers an excellent work/life balance for the right candidate due to the family’s extensive travel schedule

The household includes three young children (aged between 2-7), and the family are seeking a Chef who is not only confident with delicious, healthy, homely cooking, but who also enjoys being engaging and positive around children

The family would ideally like a Monday to Saturday commitment during school term time. There is no requirement to travel with the family, and they are always away during school holidays. When the family are not in residence, there may be occasional visits to the property to deep clean and reset the kitchen. This is a lovely opportunity for a family-orientated Chef seeking stability, appreciation and balance within a relaxed yet well-run private household.

Duties include:

• Preparing healthy, well-balanced family meals focusing on Mediterranean-style cooking, including pasta, fish and meat dishes
• Cooking lunch and dinner daily (no breakfast required)
• Preparing simple, nutritious meals suitable for young children
• Pantry management, stock rotation and date checking
• Grocery shopping and supplier management
• Kitchen cleaning, washing up and maintaining excellent hygiene standards
• Managing receipts and basic kitchen accounts
• Cooking for a small number of staff (with sensible leftovers where appropriate)
• Catering for informal entertaining when required
• Keeping the kitchen organised, well stocked and efficiently run
• Deep cleaning and resetting the kitchen during periods when the family are away

To apply for this role you must;

• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one
• Have excellent contactable references
• Have 3-5+ years’ experience working as a Chef within a private household

To apply for the position please send your CV to [e-mail]