Private Chef

Private Chef - UHNW Family Chelsea, London £400 per day

Role: Private Chef

Location: Chelsea, London

Salary: £400 per day (contracted position)

• Benefits: Excellent work-life balance due to family's regular travel; no work required during school holidays (approx. every six weeks) and much of the summer

Schedule: Thursday - Sunday, 8:00am - 6:00pm (Days off: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)

Start Date: September 2026

Accommodation: Live-out

Contract: Contracted, self-employed basis

The Private Chef Role

A warm and welcoming UHNW family based in Chelsea is seeking an experienced Private Chef to join their fully staffed household on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Private Chef who is genuinely passionate about healthy, seasonal cooking and takes pride in sourcing the finest organic ingredients. The successful Private Chef will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for a private family, working autonomously while integrating seamlessly with the wider household team.

The family travel during every school holiday and spend much of the summer away, meaning the Private Chef is generally not required to work during these periods - offering a rare and genuinely excellent work-life balance alongside a stable, long-term position.

Private Chef Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare healthy, seasonal lunches and dinners for the family
• Provide occasional breakfast preparation when required
• Design varied weekly menus using fresh, organic, high-quality ingredients
• Source premium produce from trusted suppliers
• Complete grocery shopping and manage kitchen stock levels
• Maintain exceptional kitchen hygiene and organisation
• Cater to the tastes and nutritional needs of both adults and children
• Work collaboratively alongside the household team
• Maintain complete discretion and confidentiality at all times

The Ideal Private Chef

• Previous experience as a Private Chef within a UHNW or private household
• A genuine passion for healthy, nutritious and seasonal cooking
• Excellent knowledge of organic produce and ingredient sourcing
• Experience cooking for both adults and children
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• A calm, flexible and proactive approach

Essential Requirements

• Proven private household experience as a Private Chef
• Excellent attention to detail
• A discreet, professional and service-led attitude
• Ability to work independently while integrating within a fully staffed household
• Right to work in the UK

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Private Chef to join a respectful, long-established household on a genuinely long-term basis.

Unfortunately, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within five working days then sadly your application has been unsuccessful.