Rotational Private Chef in London (with travel)

Montclair Chef; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in Knightsbridge, London, is seeking a Live-out Private Chef. This full-time position requires a minimum of 10 years’ experience in top-end restaurants, ideally with Michelin star experience. Responsibilities include preparing meals, collaborating with culinary teams, and traveling internationally with the family. The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and a calm, adaptable attitude. A strong understanding of diverse cuisines is essential to meet the family's sophisticated tastes.

Benefits

Travel accommodation provided

Professional development opportunities

Culinary workshops

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in top-end restaurants and private households.
• Strong background in Michelin-star rated restaurants.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Excellent hygiene and organisational standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily lunch and dinner for the family.
• Create menus featuring diverse culinary influences.
• Collaborate with other chefs and household staff.
• Travel internationally with the family.

Skills

High-end restaurant background

Strong interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Position: Live-out Private Chef in London

Location: Knightsbridge, London + travel abroad (US, EU and other destinations)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, Rotational: 2 weeks On & 1 Week Off

Salary: £110,000 to £115,000 per year + yearly bonus based on performance

Accommodation: Live-out (provided during travel)

Start Date: ASAP

Guests: Family of 4

Transport Requirement: Driving licence beneficial but not essential

Important Requirements: High end restaurant background is required by the family, Michelin star experience is a big advantage for this role.

Job description:

A lovely UHNW family based in Central London is seeking an experienced Private Chef to join their established culinary team of 3 chefs, on a full-time, permanent basis under a rotational schedule of two weeks on and one week off (subject to family schedule and travel).

Versatility, flexibility, and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. The successful candidate will have over 10 years’ experience in top-end restaurants and proven experience as a Private Chef within UHNW households, ideally with Michelin-starred experience.

The family are sophisticated food lovers with a deep understanding of fine dining, having previously owned Michelin restaurants. They are looking for a chef who can consistently deliver simple and colorful cuisine with strong flavours.

The role includes preparing daily lunch and dinner for a family of four, creating menus featuring Mediterranean, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and Pan-Asian influences. Meals are generally served family-style, though plated service may be required when entertaining.

The position involves close collaboration with a team of long-standing chefs and household staff. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, humour, and a calm, adaptable attitude suitable for a dynamic environment.

The family are known for long‑term staff retention and offer excellent support, including professional development and culinary workshops.

This live-out position is based in the family’s primary residence in Knightsbridge, London.

Travel: The chef will also travel internationally with the family, with accommodation provided during trips.

Key duties include:

• Working collaboratively with other Chefs.
• Assisting in menu development and planning.
• Preparing high-quality, varied, and wholesome meals.
• Travelling several times a year with the family across the US, EU, and other destinations.

Essential criteria:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in top-end restaurants and private households.
• Strong background in top restaurants.
• Excellent hygiene and organisational standards.
• Flexible, adaptable, and team‑oriented.
• Calm, trustworthy, and discreet nature.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Excellent, checkable references.