Private Chef (Live-out)
Location: Notting Hill, London
Schedule: Full-time, live-out, Monday - Friday
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Start Date: ASAP

A warm and welcoming  family of five, living in Notting Hill with their friendly family dog, is seeking a mature, experienced, health-conscious Private Chef to become an integral part of their household

This is a long-term position for a highly organised, proactive and personable individual who takes genuine pride in creating delicious, nutritious meals while maintaining an exceptionally well-run kitchen The successful candidate will work closely with the family's nanny and housekeeper and should enjoy being part of a collaborative household team

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare fresh, healthy, high-quality meals for the family on a daily basis, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and balanced nutrition
• Create varied menus suitable for both adults and children, while accommodating dietary preferences where required
• Take full responsibility for the kitchen, ensuring it remains clean, organised and exceptionally well maintained
• Manage all food purchasing, grocery ordering, stock control and pantry organisation
• Source premium ingredients and maintain relationships with trusted local suppliers
• Minimise food waste through careful planning and efficient kitchen management
• Prepare meals for family events and occasional entertaining when required

Household Responsibilities

The Chef will become part of a small, professional household team and should be willing to support colleagues where appropriate

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working closely with the family's nanny and housekeeper
• Is child-friendly and comfortable around a family dog
• Is happy to provide practical support during busy periods
• Is willing and able, on rare occasions and in emergencies, to assist with school pick-ups or other childcare logistics if required

Working Hours

This is a full-time position with seasonal flexibility

• During school term: approximately 30 hours per week, primarily preparing the family dinner and managing kitchen operations
• During school holidays: approximately 50 hours per week, providing breakfast, lunch and dinner as the family spends significantly more time together

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience as a Private Family Chef or in a high-end private household- Minimum of 5 years experience
• Be passionate about healthy, nutritious cooking with restaurant-quality presentation
• Be highly organised with excellent planning and stock management skills
• Be discreet, trustworthy and respectful of privacy
• Have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team
• Be proactive, flexible and capable of adapting to changing family schedules
• Hold a valid driving licence
• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• German language skills would be advantageous, but are not essential

We Offer

• A long-term, stable position with a warm and respectful family
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to take full ownership of a well-equipped private kitchen
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Five weeks' paid holiday plus UK public holidays (or equivalent by agreement)