Travelling Private Chef – Chelsea

The selected applicant will cook for a young couple and prepare delicious daily menus with an emphasis on healthy eating and wellness.

The position is based in Chelsea, SW3 with a frequent level of travel expected, to include Europe, the Caribbean, the USA and general international travel.

The Chef will join an established wider team of private household and corporate staff, all of whom are highly experienced and at the top of their specialist fields.

This is a highly unique setup with enviable opportunities for a talented chef who is able to travel with the clients when required. The wider family have additional private chefs in the UK and at overseas secondary residences and you will be required to work both independently and as part of a larger chef team depending on your location and overall staff setup.

Candidates must be pet friendly (no allergies) as the couple have two dogs.

Suitable candidates will be provided with additional information once a confidentiality agreement has been completed.

Due to the extensive travel requirements, applicants with fewer personal responsibilities would be best suited to the role as you will travel frequently and at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of all meals and snacks
• Preparation of fresh juices, smoothies and shakes
• Shopping, provisioning and stock rotation
• Accounts and budgets
• Working closely with a full team of staff (PAs, butlers, housekeeping, drivers, security personnel etc)
• Travelling when required
• Communicating daily with the client to create menus/meal plans
• Work flexible hours when required (we anticipate busy periods followed by rest periods)

Key requirements

• Considerable private chef/yacht chef experience
• An extensive repertoire of healthy yet flavoursome dishes
• A global recipe repertoire of international cuisine/flavour profiles
• Immaculate personal presentation
• Strong communication skills
• Team player essential (you are joining a large London team plus international household staff when travelling)
• A clear background check (please ask the agency for assistance)
• Flexibility to travel when required (extensive global travel)
• Driving licence a bonus
• UK or EU passport holder essential