Private Chef – Kensington & SOF

The client owns global properties and is not in London on a constant basis. Some travel is expected however this is limited to the French Alps in February and the South of France in July/August.

You will be joining a large team of household staff and will be guided by the Principals Head Butler/Travelling Estate Manager. You must liaise with him on a daily basis, ensuring service runs smoothly and on time.

You will have a fully equipped kitchen at your disposal and access to the best suppliers.

Food must be elegant with polished presentation using seasonal ingredients where possible. The kitchen must be kept clean and in good order at all times.

To be suitable for this role you must be an excellent team-player with smart personal presentation and a large repertoire of international cuisine and classic techniques.

Start Date – April/May

Interviews – Asap 

Responsibilities

• Shopping & provisioning
• Accounts and budgets
• Liaising with suppliers
• Working closely with additional household staff (in London & France)
• Preparing sophisticated dishes with quality ingredients
• Cooking using seasonal ingredients where possible
• Travelling to the French Alps & the South of France when required
• Working weekends when the Principals are in residence (days off taken during the week)
• Maintaining clear channels of communication with Head Butler/Estate Manager
• Maintaining dry stores, rotating stock and inventories

Key requirements

• A large repertoire of international cuisine
• Immaculate personal presentation at all times
• An organised, clean and ordered approach in the kitchen
• Attention to detail and thorough
• Professional, calm and proactive attitude