CURRENT VACANCIES

Head Chef – Hampstead, London

A UHNW family of 5 (3 children) based in North London (Hampstead) are seeking a team-spirited, well-presented Chef to work in their family home. The Chef will work on 2 weeks’ on and 2 weeks off basis, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as being partially in charge of the staff’s meals.

Travelling Private Chef

We are looking for a travelling Chef to come and work for an UHNW client. Their main residence is the Bahamas, however, they travel extremely regularly, often spending months at a time at their other properties in locations such as LA and France.

Private Chef – Highgate, London

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Private Chef to run their own kitchen in one of London’s largest and most prestigious households. You will ensure the day to day running of your 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.

Private Chef – Holland Park, London – Permanent

A property in Holland Park is looking for a Private Chef to come and join their team. This is a semi-formal household, home to the Lady of the House and her husband who travels extensively. This is a fully staffed property and your role is to cater to the staff and the principal. They have fairly regular dinner parties too which is a fantastic opportunity to shine. This is a very well paid, live-out position, starting ASAP.

Part time Private Chef – Notting Hill, London – Permanent

We are looking for a part time Private Chef to work at a beautiful, newly refurbished family home in West London with your own chef’s kitchen. The family have another Chef who works 5 days a week, so you will be working on the days that he has off (Monday & Tuesday).

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.