Private Chef for High-End Home Dining & Travel

Phoenix Recruitment Limited; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Recruitment Limited seeks a private chef to craft bespoke menus for a discerning household in Pretoria. You will prepare breakfast, lunchboxes, snacks and dinners, sourcing premium ingredients and ensuring exceptional taste, quality and presentation.

Responsibilities include managing inventory and budget, accommodating special diets, and occasionally traveling with the employer. A formal culinary qualification and private-chef experience are essential, with strong time-management and

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualification is required.
• Minimum 2–3 years of professional cheffing experience.
• Private cheffing experience essential.
• Experience in African cuisine is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create custom menus based on client preferences, dietary needs and nutritional guidelines.
• Prepare breakfast, lunchboxes, snacks & dinners.
• Source and purchase fresh ingredients from local suppliers.
• Cook meals at designated times with high quality and presentation.
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean, sanitized and in good order.
• Follow food safety, health and hygiene regulations and store waste properly.
• Organize meals for household events and gatherings.
• Manage kitchen inventory, monitor stock levels and budget for groceries.
• Accommodate special diets, provide cooking lessons and travel with employer when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect clients' privacy.

Skills

Private chef experience

Culinary techniques

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Formal culinary qualification

Job description

Phoenix Recruitment Limited seeks a private chef to craft bespoke menus for a discerning household in Pretoria. You will prepare breakfast, lunchboxes, snacks and dinners, sourcing premium ingredients and ensuring exceptional taste, quality and presentation.

Responsibilities include managing inventory and budget, accommodating special diets, and occasionally traveling with the employer. A formal culinary qualification and private-chef experience are essential, with strong time-management and