Chef / Cooks Jobs

CURRENT VACANCIES

Private Chef – Surrey & France

Private Chef – Maidenhead

A couple are looking for a Chef to come and prepare 2 meals a day at the beautiful property near Maidenhead. The pair have numerous dietary requirements, so it is paramount that you have experience cooking within parameters. Having said this, they really do appreciate good food so are looking for someone who has experience at Michelin level.

Private Chef – Part Time to Full Time – Bermondsey

A brand-new private, residential members club is opening in London this spring. The building is located in Bermondsey, with beautifully designed studios and communal spaces. The members only club will be focused on young professionals, offering a hotel style, residential space.

Part Time Chef – Banbury, Oxfordshire

We are looking for an experienced, creative and dynamic Chef to work on a part time basis. You will be working to complement the family’s current full-time chef on his days off (usually Sat/Sun). The family of 5 enjoy healthy, high-quality food and are looking for someone who can produce creative dishes and manage all aspects of an efficient kitchen.

Private Chef – Highgate

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Private Chef to work in one of London’s largest and most prestigious households. You will ensure the day to day running of the kitchen is smooth and provide delicious and attractive meals for the Principals. The family consists of parents and 2 children, this is their full-time residence.

Executive Chef – Middle East

We are recruiting for an experienced Executive Chef able to cook creative and delicious Western cuisine whilst managing a team of 6 Chefs/Cooks for a VIP client in Ajman (30 minutes north of Dubai).

What to Expect Working as a PRIVATE CHEF

The life of a Private Household Chef is very different to that of a restaurant or hotel chef and is often a good move for those who still have a passion for cooking and want to do something new. A Private Chef job will vary house to house and it is important that you join the right family for you where you are able to cook the style, cuisine and types of food that you enjoy. Each family will have their own preferred style of food and often each family member with have individual preferences and dietary requirements. As their Private Chef, you must be able to listen and cater to their exact requirements.

Your working hours can vary greatly house to house, some roles are Mon-Fri others will involve every single weekend. Some homes you may be catering for 4pax each day, others you can be catering for much greater numbers. Your salary will often reflect the amount of work required.

This type of work will not suit a chef who insists on doing things his way, who has an ego and definitely not for those who have a temper. You are entering someone’s home, you must, therefore, be respectful of their privacy, their tastes and their way of life. So if you are interested in private chefs jobs or private cook jobs, it can be a rewarding career which can often involve some travel should you wish.

In order to apply for some of these roles, you may need to have a valid UK working visa. For more information and to check if you qualify, take a look at our UK Working Visa Guide here.