Private Chef

NEAT India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 279,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

NEAT India is seeking a Private Chef to create personalized meal services in Mumbai. This full-time, on-site role involves designing menus according to client preferences and dietary needs while ensuring top-notch hygiene standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills and experience in premium dining environments. Responsibilities include meal preparation, ingredient sourcing, and collaboration with nutrition teams. Flexibility in work hours is essential as the chef may travel with clients for private dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills in menu planning and recipe development.
• Experience with nutritionally balanced meals and dietary restrictions.
• Proficiency in kitchen organization and maintaining food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare tailored daily menus for clients.
• Source high-quality ingredients and ensure food hygiene.
• Collaborate with nutrition teams to align menus with health goals.

Skills

Culinary skills

Nutritional meal preparation

Client service

Attention to detail

Kitchen organization

Education

Culinary degree or professional chef certification

Job description

Company Description

NEAT India is a luxury healthcare-focused food company that delivers fresh, nutritious, and personalized meal services. Founded in 2019, NEAT offers subscription-based nutritional meal plans, private chef services that travel with clients worldwide, on-set “vanity kitchen” experiences, and curated private dining and catering. The team emphasizes health without compromising on flavor, using high-quality produce prepared with strict standards of cleanliness and freshness. NEAT’s chefs are passionate about innovation in the kitchen, creating dishes that are both culinary-driven and nutritionally balanced. The company is dedicated to providing premium, tailored food experiences to clients wherever and whenever they need them.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Private Chef role based in Mumbai. The Private Chef will design and prepare daily menus tailored to individual client needs, including dietary restrictions, health goals, and taste preferences. Responsibilities include sourcing high-quality ingredients, planning and prepping meals, cooking and plating dishes to fine‑dining standards, and ensuring food safety and hygiene at all times. The role involves collaborating with nutrition and operations teams to align menus with health objectives and service standards, as well as adjusting menus based on client feedback. The Private Chef may occasionally travel with clients or support special events and private dining experiences as required.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills, including menu planning, recipe development, and expertise in multiple cuisines.
• Experience preparing nutritionally balanced meals, with an understanding of dietary restrictions, allergens, and health‑focused cooking methods.
• Proficiency in kitchen organization, mise en place, time management, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Excellent plating and presentation skills, with attention to detail and consistency in quality.
• Outstanding client service, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to respond to feedback and adapt quickly.
• Proven experience as a Private Chef, Restaurant Chef, or similar role in premium or fine‑dining environments.
• Culinary degree, professional chef certification, or equivalent hands‑on experience is preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional travel when needed.