Hire A Private or Family Chef
We are a chef recruiting agency that specialises in both private chef and corporate chef recruitment.
Private chefs working for busy households are becoming increasingly popular. Most are professionally qualified and some may continue attending an academy to continue improving their skills.
Some private chefs will have gained corporate catering experience and most will have experience of varied cuisine, from British, Mediterranean, and French, to Asian, Middle Eastern, Japanese and Fusion.
Often when you hire a private chef, they will work in more than one location and will travel with the client on business and holidays. Responsible for food shopping, menu planning and preparing and cooking meals, a good private chef will need to be flexible and creative.
Attention to detail is also crucial, as is an awareness of food allergies and intolerances with anyone they are serving. Awareness of food safety and hygiene is necessary.
Job roles for a hired private chef may extend to assisting with party menu planning, or providing cooking lessons and demonstrations as required. Some may also be required to undertake household management or organise special events. While some private chefs may work as part of a team of the household staff, others may work alone or alongside a housekeeper and may be responsible for kitchen budgets and accounts. In larger staffed residences a personal chef may manage a small team.
Hiring private chefs is an excellent option for households that require a high standard of cuisine. They can work closely with their employers to cater for specific personal preferences and needs and can cook a range of cuisines catering for specific dietary requirements such as: low calorie, low fat, low sodium, Kosher, Halal, vegetarian, vegan, macrobiotic, diabetic, gluten and dairy free.
How much does a Hired Private Chef get paid?
Private chef’s salaries are dependent on experience. Most will work four, five or six days per week. Generally a private chef will work eight-12 hours per day. They may also work on a rota basis with other chefs. Often chefs will do a split shift or regular hours with additional longer hours by arrangement.
The cost for a live-in private chef can vary from £30,000 to £50,000 per year gross depending on days.
A live-out private chef can earn between £30,000 and £70,000 per year gross. Top private chefs may command higher salaries and temporary and seasonal chefs can be employed at fixed rates.
Types of private chefs Eden can source for you:
- Michelin chefs
- Personal/private chefs
- Family cooks
- Graduate/trainee cooks
- Other seasonal chefss
Please speak to the Eden Private Staff Team for further information on hiring a private chef/cook. We can source staff for full & part-time positions and temporary/seasonal roles. 44 (0) 207 4716000.
Available Staff
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Daily Housekeeper/Nanny
Location: South, S.E, S.W, Central London
Reference: ER-67233
Statement: Flexible an endearing Housekeeper and Nanny professional who is also a confident cook for families, seeking full time live out roles in London with mixed duties!
Date Posted17 Mar 2024
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Live in Housekeeper!
Location: South East England
Reference: cr-67007
Statement: A Housekeeper who takes great pride in creating a comfortable, welcoming, clean and aesthetic home! Extremely hardworking and dedicated to her role, looking for a long term position!
Date Posted13 Mar 2024
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Private Chef
Location: London, North West London & surrounds
Reference: SD-67109
Statement: Highly skilled, well travelled and confident Chef in all cuisines with Kosher experience and a willingness to muck-in!
Date Posted08 Mar 2024
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Live in Housekeeper or Housekeeper Cook!
Location: Anywhere in the UK
Reference: cr-67025
Statement: Hardworking and extremely capable housekeeper who is a confident cook, happy to cook for large groups and experienced working in an UHNW household!
Date Posted06 Mar 2024
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Daily Housekeeper or Housekeeper Cook!
Location: Surrey
Reference: cr-61461
Statement: • Dawn is a professional and reliable housekeeper who is hard working and takes great pride in her work. • She has several experience working in private households, including overseas, as well as being responsible for multiple holiday lets and estate properties, and has also experience as a cook and having a companion care role with an elderly principal. • Dawn is extremely houseproud and it is in her nature to go the extra mile for her principals. • She loves to see a spotlessly clean and tidy home when her work is done. She very proactive and has good time management skills. She works methodically to a good routine to complete her daily tasks. • Dawn has a good sense of initiative – If she sees something that needs doing, she will not wait to be asked. She is very adaptable to the needs of each household and can evolve her style to suit each family. • Dawn is somebody who will always put 100 percent in and always gets gleaming results. • She would be very good as a sole housekeeper but would also love to join a team and works well with others. • Dawn really enjoys cooking and mentioned that cooking been a passion of hers for as long as she can remember, she is comfortable in the kitchen and can whip up most family style meals.
Date Posted22 Feb 2024
Job Vacancies
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Part-time Chef role
- Location: Chelsea, London, SW3
- Salary: p24h, gross, £250 - £300
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: 22nd April 2024
- Reference Number: MW-48224
- Postcode: SW3
- Statement: Perfect Part-time Chef vacancy for a passionate about cooking family meals
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Daily Chef
- Location: Grosvenor Square, London
- Salary: pa, gross, £75,000 - £80,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: Mid March/April 2024
- Reference Number: AS-48037
- Statement: Superb daily chef role available in central London working for a family who enjoy a mix of cuisines and want to be introduced to different flavours.
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Part Time Chef
- Location: Epping CM16
- Salary: ph, gross, £25 - £30
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: AS-47967
- Statement: Superb part time chef role in Epping for a health conscious candidate with a flare of Indian and Mediterranean style cuisines.
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Live in OR Live out Housekeeper Cook
- Location: Epping, Essex
- Salary: pa, gross, £40,000 - £45,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: CF-47932
- Statement: Fantastic opportunity for a Housekeeper Cook who enjoys cooking to join a household in Essex! Live in OR live out considered!
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Part-time Family Chef Role
- Location: London SW1W
- Salary: ph, gross, £30
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: MW-47272
- Statement: Lovely part-time role in south west London for a family who enjoy varied, healthy cuisine.
Commonly Asked Questions when Hiring a Private Chef
One of the most significant advantages of employing a private chef is the convenience it affords. You may enjoy high-quality, gourmet meals without having to do any of the effort yourself. Private chefs may also customise meals to your individual preferences and dietary constraints, ensuring that you receive precisely what you want.