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Private Chef

Private Chef job (M/F) in London, United Kingdom

London

Job Description

A discreet and well-established private household in London is seeking a skilled and dependable Private Chef to prepare daily meals for a family of two adults and one child.

This is a live-out position suited to a calm, mature, and highly organised professional who thrives in a private household environment and consistently delivers high standards of cuisine, hygiene, and kitchen management.

The successful candidate will be confident working independently, maintaining structure in a busy household, and producing healthy, balanced, and family-oriented meals with a strong Mediterranean influence.

Responsibilities

Daily Meal Preparation

  • Prepare lunch and dinner for the family each day, including earlier lunch service for the child
  • Prepare a daily staff meal for up to 8 household employees
  • Cook healthy, varied, family-style dishes with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine
  • Ensure meals are low in salt, nutritious, and adapted for both adults and children
  • Develop and present weekly menus for approval by the principal

Kitchen Management

  • Maintain a spotless, well-organised, and hygienic kitchen at all times
  • Ensure strict adherence to food safety, cleanliness, and organisation standards
  • Operate and care for a fully equipped private kitchen
  • Manage grocery orders using the household’s existing supplier accounts
  • Monitor stock levels and ensure efficient kitchen operations

Household Collaboration

  • Work closely with the butler and wider household team
  • Maintain a respectful, cooperative, and service-oriented attitude
  • Demonstrate strong communication, punctuality, and professionalism
  • Adapt to occasional additional working days when required (time off provided in lieu)

Application Requirement

  • Submit a sample weekly menu and portfolio of dishes as part of the application process

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Private Chef
  • Experience within HNW or UHNW private households required
  • Strong background in Mediterranean and healthy cuisine
  • Excellent knowledge of kitchen hygiene and food safety standards
  • Fluent English required
  • Calm, discreet, and professional under pressure
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently
  • Currently based in London or willing to relocate
  • Valid right to work in the UK
  • Must have own transport (live-out role)
  • Strong references required

Working Conditions

  • Location: London, United Kingdom
  • Schedule: 6 days per week (flexibility required)
  • Start date: July 2026
  • Reporting to: Butler
  • Position type: Live-out

Salary

From £48,000 gross per annum

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Sophie Leclerc
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Hi, my name is Sophie. As a recruiter at MMI, I focus on managing the entire recruitment process, from finding the right candidates to ensuring a seamless and positive experience for both clients and candidates.

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