Private Chef

STAFFLINK SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafflink Services Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Private Chef for a private household in Bukit Timah, Singapore. The role focuses on planning and preparing nutritious lunch and dinner menus with strict gluten-free requirements and zero cross-contamination.

You will manage all aspects of the kitchen, including inventory, sourcing premium ingredients, and coordinating with domestic helpers. Flexibility and discretion are essential for supporting a family home.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Private Chef, Personal Chef, or Senior Cook in a private household or high-end hospitality setting.
• Strong culinary skills across Chinese, Western, and Japanese cuisines.
• Demonstrated ability to plan gluten-free menus and manage dietary restrictions.
• Excellent kitchen management, inventory control, portion estimation, and waste reduction.
• Highly organized, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily lunch and dinner menus tailored to family preferences and dietary needs.
• Prepare diverse high-quality Chinese, Western, and Japanese dishes.
• Strictly adhere to gluten-free cooking, avoid cross-contamination.
• Coordinate with domestic helpers on food prep, storage, and reheating.
• Manage grocery shopping based on weekly menu and consumption; source premium ingredients.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and organization in the kitchen; implement FIFO.

Skills

Private chef

Culinary expertise

Gluten-free cooking

Kitchen management

Inventory control

Job description

Location: Bukit Timah, Singapore

Working Days: Monday- Friday

Working Hours: 8:45 AM to 6:30 PM

AWS

Culinary & Menu Planning

• Independently plan and prepare daily lunch and dinner menus tailored to the family’s preferences, ensuring a balance of nutrition, variety, and taste.

• Prepare a diverse range of high-quality Chinese, Western, and Japanese dishes.

• Strictly adhere to dietary requirements, ensuring all meals are 100% wheat-, rye-, barley-, and gluten-free, with zero cross-contamination.

• Prepare elevated meals for guests and small family gatherings as required.

• Coordinate with and provide clear instructions to domestic helpers regarding food preparation, storage, and reheating for the chef’s off-days.

Procurement & Kitchen Management

• Manage all grocery shopping and market visits based strictly on the weekly menu and actual household consumption.

• Source and purchase fresh, premium ingredients while maintaining strict control over grocery spending and minimizing food wastage.

• Conduct regular inventory checks of the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry prior to purchasing to avoid over-stocking and unnecessary bulk purchases.

• Implement efficient food storage practices (First-In-First-Out) and regularly monitor ingredient freshness and expiry dates.

• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and organization within the kitchen.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Private Chef, Personal Chef, or Senior Cook, ideally within a private household or high-end hospitality environment.

• Strong, hands‑on culinary expertise in Chinese, Western, and Japanese cuisines.

• Demonstrated experience in strict gluten‑free cooking and managing dietary restrictions.

• Excellent kitchen management skills, with a disciplined approach to inventory control, portion estimation, and waste reduction.

• Highly organized, reliable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

• Professional, respectful, and highly discreet, recognizing the privacy required when working within a family home.

• Flexible and adaptable to reasonable changes in family schedules or meal plans.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Stafflink Services Pte Ltd

EA Licence No.: 04C4294

EA Personnel: Chew Hong Huang

EA Personnel Reg. No.: R24124128