Private Chef

Location:

South Kensington London, UK Salary: £80,000-£90,000  negotiable depending on experience

Hours:

Primarily Monday to Friday, working approximately 10-12 hours per day. Some flexibility will be required for occasional evenings, weekends, entertaining and special occasions. A private family of four is seeking an exceptional Private Chef to join their London household and take responsibility for the family's daily requirements. The successful candidate will be a classically French trained chef, with a minimum of 10 years' professional experience and a strong background in private household or high-profile family environments.

They will have excellent classical culinary foundations, alongside a particular strength in pastry, bread making and baking, including sourdough. This is an opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef who takes genuine pride in sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients and creating fresh, beautifully prepared and thoughtfully presented food. The Chef will be expected to bring creativity and expertise to the kitchen while remaining sensitive to the family's individual tastes and preferences.

The Chef will cook daily lunch and dinner for the family, prepare breakfast approximately three mornings per week, and provide a fresh lunch for 3-4 members of staff. Discretion, reliability, flexibility and a calm, professional approach are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Plan and prepare fresh, seasonal and predominantly organic meals for a family of four. Prepare daily lunch and dinner, with breakfast approximately three mornings per week. Prepare a fresh, nutritious and well-presented staff lunch for 3-4 members of household staff. Create varied and inspiring menus tailored to the family's tastes, preferences and lifestyle. Apply strong classical French culinary techniques across day-to-day cooking and entertaining.

Demonstrate excellent pastry and baking skills, including the preparation of fresh bread and sourdough. Source and purchase the finest seasonal and organic ingredients, maintaining exceptional standards of quality and freshness. Cater for everyday family meals, as well as occasional dinner parties, entertaining and special occasions. Confidently accommodate dietary requirements, allergies and nutritional preferences. Maintain a clean, organised and impeccably hygienic kitchen at all times.

Manage food stock, including ordering, rotation, storage and minimising waste. Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards. Liaise effectively with the family and other household staff. Adapt menus and meal times according to the family's schedule and requirements. Maintain complete confidentiality and discretion at all times. Be flexible to travel with the family during the summer months when required within Europe.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Minimum 10 years' professional culinary experience. Classically French trained, with strong technical culinary foundations. Proven experience working as a Private Chef for a high-profile or UHNW family, ideally within a fully staffed private household. Exceptional cooking skills with a strong understanding of classical techniques and a broad knowledge of cuisines. Excellent pastry and baking skills, including bread making and sourdough.

A genuine passion for exceptional produce, seasonal cooking and beautifully presented food. Strong menu planning, organisation and kitchen management skills. Experience catering for both principals and staff. Ability to work independently and manage all aspects of the kitchen efficiently. Comfortable working alongside other household staff as part of a professional team. Excellent attention to detail and consistently high standards. Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond…