Private Chef Jobs London |Salary: Negotiable

Location: Central London, United Kingdom
Salary: Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Accommodation: Live-Out
Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Job Description

Fully Staffed Recruitment Agency is seeking an experienced and talented Private Chef in Central London to join a prestigious private household.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional chef who is passionate about fine dining, fresh ingredients and personalised culinary service. The successful candidate will prepare exceptional meals tailored to the family’s preferences, dietary requirements and daily schedule.

The position offers a competitive salary depending on experience. It is a permanent, full-time, live-out role for a chef who takes pride in delivering outstanding food and maintaining the highest standards of kitchen management.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality daily meals for the family, adapting menus to individual preferences.
• Create seasonal menus using fresh, premium-quality ingredients.
• Deliver restaurant-standard cuisine within a private household environment.
• Accommodate dietary requirements, allergies and nutritional preferences.
• Source ingredients and manage food shopping efficiently.
• Maintain impeccable kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage food storage, stock rotation and kitchen inventory.
• Plan menus and organise meal preparation in line with the household schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professionally managed kitchen.
• Prepare meals for private dinners and small events when required.
• Coordinate with household staff to ensure a smooth and discreet service.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and respect the family’s privacy.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will combine strong culinary expertise with flexibility, discretion and excellent organisational skills.

Essential requirements:

• Proven experience as a Private Chef, Personal Chef or professional chef.
• Experience preparing meals for private clients or high-net-worth households is highly desirable.
• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of a range of cuisines.
• Strong menu planning and ingredient-sourcing skills.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, safe food handling and kitchen management.
• Ability to accommodate allergies and special dietary requirements.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• A professional, discreet and service-oriented attitude.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing household requirements.
• Strong communication skills and a good command of English.
• Excellent, checkable references.
• The legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary of £65,000–£85,000 gross.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• A live-out position in Central London.
• The opportunity to work within a prestigious private household.
• A professional environment where quality, discretion and culinary excellence are valued.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Private Chef looking for a new opportunity in London, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your up-to-date CV, highlighting your culinary background, relevant private household experience and professional references.

Fully Staffed Recruitment Agency specialises in private chef recruitment and the placement of exceptional domestic staff for private households across London, the UK and internationally.

Discover more about our private household staff recruitment services and explore opportunities with Fully Staffed Recruitment Agency.