Chef / Cooks Jobs

CURRENT VACANCIES

We are looking for an experienced chef to come and cover the weekend shift at a magnificent property. You will be cooking for an UHNW family including 2 children, ensuring they maintain a healthy diet.

Temporary Roles – Various Locations

Throughout the year we work on numerous temporary contracts, often recruiting for household staff to work in exclusive private households across the UK (or occasionally abroad). It could be a couple of days to a few months’ work and salaries are often highly competitive.If you are a freelancer or are in a position to take on temporary contracts, please apply now and we will add your CV to our ‘Temporary HOTLIST’ folder. This way whenever we have new and suitable roles come in, we can contact you directly.

Housekeeper/Cook – Henley

We are looking for a Housekeeper/Cook to come and work at a large country estate in Henley. This is not the couple's full time residence, they split their time between here and London however the principal’s mother does live there permanently though she takes care of herself.

Managment/Chef Couple – Switzerland/New York City

We are looking for a highly experienced management/chef couple to work for an international family. You will be managing two properties including a chalet in Switzerland and a property in New York, USA.

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.