Signature Staff

Find a Household Chef Job

Signature Staff (previously trading as Blues Agency) has been the leading private chef agency for over 40 years, working with candidates seeking private chef jobs in both the UK and overseas.

Our Signature Staff consultants ensure they get to know our chef candidates on a personal level and, as a result, are able to give unparalleled advice and ongoing support both during and after the placement has been made.

Our high-net worth clients consider our private chefs to be best-in-class, whether it be private chefs on a live-in or live-out basis, holiday chefs, personal nutritional chefs, private vegan chefs and Michelin star chefs.

FAQs

Does Signature Staff charge candidates a fee to register?
Open Does Signature Staff charge candidates a fee to register?

No fee is paid by candidates at any time during their interaction with Signature Staff.

How many years’ experience working as a candidate must I have in order to register with Signature Staff?
Open How many years’ experience working as a candidate must I have in order to register with Signature Staff?

We require a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a private household.

What background checks do Signature Staff run on its candidates?
Open What background checks do Signature Staff run on its candidates?

All candidates who register with us need to meet our rigorous vetting process;

References: we require them to have at least 3  years’ experience with checkable references – we don’t just stop at two referees, we will try and reach every one of their past employers.

Face-to-Face Meeting: We ask all candidates to attend a face to face meeting at our Central London office, during this interview, we’ll verify their identity, working rights; site their documentation and make sure we have a thorough understanding of their skills, experience and what they’re looking for in a job.

Certificates:

  • Photo ID: either a valid passport or driving licence
  • Identity documentation: in date Passport, Driving Licence, Birth Certificate, NI No, etc
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK if seeking a position in the UK
  • Reasons for any gaps in employment
  • Original certificates to prove qualifications
  • An up-to-date DBS certificate (for those working with children)
  • An up-to-date First Aid certificate (for those working with children)

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Please do get in touch with one of our Signature Staff team members who can provide you with advice on the type of household chef vacancies available to you. 

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