Private Chef (Female applicants only - cultural reasons)
Location: Kensington, London
Schedule: Full-time
Household: Family of six
Start date: ASAP
Working days : 5
Kitchen: Separate Commercial kitchen in residence
Accommodation: TBC
Salary: £60,000-£80,000 (D.O.E)

We are seeking a Live-in Professional Female Private Chef (Cultural reasons) to join a warm and well-organised family household. The Chef will be responsible for preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, offering a variety of menu options at each meal. The ideal candidate will have a culinary certificate, extensive experience in both fine dining restaurants and private households, and a strong background in authentic, high-level Chinese cuisine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with multiple options per meal.
• Design weekly menus featuring a balance of healthy traditional and modern Chinese and International cuisine.
• Source and manage fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen at all times (“clean as you go”).
• Manage food inventory and coordinate grocery shopping.
• Accommodate dietary preferences, restrictions, and special requests.
• Cooking for staff.

Requirements:

• Culinary certificate or equivalent professional training.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including work in high-end restaurants and private households.
• Expertise in authentic Chinese cuisine and regional variations.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional demeanour, discretion, and respect for household privacy.
• Female Chef preferred (cultural reasons).