Celebrity Chef

Finesse Staffing; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Finesse Staffing in Mumbai seeks a highly skilled Personal Chef to manage daily culinary needs for a celebrity client. You will create healthy, gourmet, and customized meals while maintaining strict confidentiality, hygiene, and presentation standards.

Responsibilities include planning menus, sourcing ingredients, maintaining the kitchen and pantry, and accommodating events. Travel with the client for shoots or vacations as needed; experience with HNIs and luxury residences is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management.
• 5–10 years as Personal Chef or in luxury hospitality.
• Experience with HNIs/celebrities or luxury residences preferred.
• Expertise in Indian, Continental, Mediterranean, Asian cuisines.
• Knowledge of vegan, keto, gluten-free, high-protein diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious, customized meals per dietary preferences.
• Plan weekly and monthly menus with the client.
• Source premium ingredients and manage grocery procurement.
• Maintain kitchen, equipment, and pantry in impeccable condition.
• Ensure strict food safety and hygiene standards.
• Accommodate last-minute requests and private events.
• Travel with client for shoots, events, or vacations.
• Maintain confidentiality of the client's personal and professional life.
• Manage food inventory and control kitchen expenses.
• Prepare meals for family members and guests when required.

Skills

Multi-Cuisine Expertise

Healthy & Therapeutic

Meal Planning

Menu Planning & Presentation

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Food Safety & Hygiene

Inventory & Pantry Management

Discretion & Confidentiality

Flexibility & Adaptability

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and professional Personal Chef to manage the daily culinary requirements of a celebrity client. The ideal candidate should be passionate about creating healthy, gourmet, and customized meals while maintaining complete confidentiality, flexibility, and the highest standards of hygiene and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious, and customized meals based on the celebrity's dietary preferences and nutritional requirements.
• Plan weekly and monthly menus in consultation with the client.
• Source premium-quality ingredients and manage grocery procurement.
• Maintain the kitchen, equipment, and pantry in impeccable condition.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Accommodate last-minute requests, special occasions, and private events.
• Prepare meals for family members and guests when required.
• Manage food inventory, minimize wastage, and control kitchen expenses.
• Travel with the client, if required, for shoots, events, or vacations.
• Maintain complete confidentiality regarding the client's personal and professional life.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management.
• 5-10 years of experience as a Personal Chef, Private Chef, or in luxury hospitality
• Experience working with HNIs, celebrities, luxury residences, or premium hospitality brands is highly preferred.
• Expertise in Indian, Continental, Mediterranean, Asian, Healthy, and International cuisines.
• Knowledge of special diets such as vegan, keto, gluten-free, high-protein, and diabetic-friendly meals.

Key Skills

• Multi-Cuisine Expertise
• Healthy & Therapeutic
• Meal Planning
• Menu Planning & Food Presentation
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Food Safety & Hygiene
• Inventory & Pantry Management
• Discretion & Confidentiality
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Excellent Communication Skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience working in celebrity homes, luxury residences, or with HNI families.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and travel when required.
• Calm, organized, professional, and capable of working independently.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and wellness-focused cooking.