Private Chef

Exclusive Household Staff; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious household staffing agency invites applications for a Live-in Female Private Chef to join a family of six in Kensington, London. The ideal candidate will create diverse meals, focusing on authentic high-level Chinese cuisine, with a minimum of 5 years experience. This full-time role offers a salary between £60,000-£80,000 depending on experience. Applicants must have a culinary certificate and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in high-end restaurants and private households.
• Professional demeanour and discretion required.
• Female Chef preferred due to cultural reasons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily meals with multiple options.
• Design weekly menus featuring healthy Chinese and International cuisine.
• Source and manage high-quality ingredients.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and manage food inventory.
• Accommodate dietary preferences.

Skills

Culinary certificate or equivalent professional training

Expertise in authentic Chinese cuisine

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary certificate

Job description

London, Kensington , Salary £60,000-£80,000 per annum

Private Chef (Female applicants only - cultural reasons)
Location: Kensington, London
Schedule: Full-time
Household: Family of six
Start date: ASAP
Working days: 5
Kitchen: Separate Commercial kitchen in residence
Accommodation: TBC
Salary: £60,000-£80,000 (D.O.E)

We are seeking a Live-in Professional Female Private Chef (Cultural reasons) to join a warm and well‑organised family household. The Chef will be responsible for preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, offering a variety of menu options at each meal. The ideal candidate will have a culinary certificate, extensive experience in both fine dining restaurants and private households, and a strong background in authentic, high‑level Chinese cuisine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with multiple options per meal.
• Design weekly menus featuring a balance of healthy traditional and modern Chinese and International cuisine.
• Source and manage fresh, high‑quality ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen at all times (“clean as you go”).
• Manage food inventory and coordinate grocery shopping.
• Accommodate dietary preferences, restrictions, and special requests.
• Cooking for staff.

Requirements:

• Culinary certificate or equivalent professional training.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including work in high‑end restaurants and private households.
• Expertise in authentic Chinese cuisine and regional variations.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional demeanour, discretion, and respect for household privacy.
• Female Chef preferred (cultural reasons).

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