We are seeking a skilled and creative Private Family Chef who is passionate about cooking simple, delicious, and nutritious meals, nothing too complicated. Using fresh ingredients to create nutritional, tasty, and family-style meals.
There is 1 other chef employed who you will work with in a rota shift system ensuring there is cover 7 days a week when the family are in residence.
Responsibilities:
* Plan and prepare daily meals according to dietary preferences, restrictions, and health requirements.
* Source the freshest and highest quality ingredients from local markets and suppliers.
* Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen, including equipment and utensils.
* Manage inventory and kitchen supplies.
* Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
* Collaborate with household staff to ensure seamless meal times.
* Accommodate special requests and preferences of family members and guests.
* Create customised menus for dinner parties or events.
Requirements:
* Be able to cook for children.
* Nutrition is key as is innovation (i.e., not the same meals every week).
* Proven experience as a Chef, MUST have private household or luxury hospitality environment.
* Ability to create and execute diverse menus tailored to individual preferences and dietary needs.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
* Dexterity to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
* Valid driver's license and clean driving record (if required for grocery shopping or other errands).
Benefits:
Competitive salary DOE: c £75,000 - £90,000.
Work in a dynamic and supportive environment with a focus on culinary excellence.
Considerable downtime when the family are away during school holidays.
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