Permanent Private Chef for Kensington Household

***POSITION FILLED*** Permanent Private Chef for Kensington Household

This family are looking for a permanent private chef to help them in their wonderful home 5 days a week. This is a live out position.

In London, the chef will be required to cook dinner every evening as well as occasional lunches. The family host dinner parties a couple of times a month, and the chef will be needed to work 3 weekends each month. The family also travel to the South of France for 2 months during the summer and the chef will be expected to join them.

While in France, the client hosts many guests at their villa, so the chef must be unflappable with changing numbers and requests whilst cooking lunch and dinner each day. Ideally, the candidate will be dynamic, enthusiastic and flexible to fit around the family’s needs.

Preferred styles of cooking include Italian and French, including buffet-style family food. The ideal candidate will have experience in various cuisines and be able to cook to a sophisticated high level at all times. Dietary requirements are also involved in this role, so you must have experience catering to various needs.

The chef must be happy with household pets, and be able to drive in order to apply for this role. The family are hoping to find somebody with a vibrant personality who will stay with them for a long time. There are other household staff employed, so teamwork is essential.

Please see detailed summary below:

• Role: Private Family Head Chef
• Start: ASAP
• Salary: approx. £55,000-£60,000 per annum
• Style of food: Italian and French (limited dairy and gluten)
• Working days: 5 days/ week with 3 weekends/month and 2 months travel
• Driving: Essential
• Personality: Enthusiastic, experienced, vibrant and flexible young chef
• Numbers: Approx. 5 family members
• Location: Between London and France

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your updated CV.