Private Chef
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 a private chef 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 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.
Private chefs are 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 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.
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Available Staff
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Cook/House Manager/Girl Friday
Location: Suffolk
Reference: AS-1140784
Statement: An amazing candidate who is happy to wear many hats in her role from companion to house manager.
Date Posted19 Feb 2021
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Private Chef
Location: London
Reference: AS-1140777
Statement: Passionate private chef available who focuses on clean eating and has previously worked at Ottolenghi
Date Posted15 Feb 2021
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Domestic Couple
Location: UK and Overseas
Reference: LS - 1140717
Statement: Vibrant and emotional intelligent live in domestic couple available immediately
Date Posted13 Feb 2021
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Michelin star standard Private chef
Location: London, South of UK, Overseas
Reference: MW-1140570
Statement: Private chef with a strong background in Michelin star restaurants any true foodie would be more than familiar with.
Date Posted31 Jan 2021
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Chef
Location: Italy & France
Reference: MW-1140418
Statement: Italian trained chef with Michelin star experience seeking a role in Italy or France
Date Posted19 Jan 2021
Job Vacancies
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Live-in Chef
- Location: London N3
- Salary: pa, gross, £15,000 - £35,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: MW-20393
- Postcode: N3
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Part Time Chef
- Location: Hampstead NW3
- Salary: ph, gross, £25 - £30
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: AS-20468
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Private Chef
- Location: Mayfair, London
- Salary: pa, gross, £50,000 - £50,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: Mid March 2021
- Reference Number: MW-20467
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Live in Housekeeper/Cook – 2 bed accommodation
- Location: Chipping Norton, OX7
- Salary: pw, net, £450 - £500
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: AS-20444