Travelling Private Chef – Rota, UK
/Our HNW client is seeking a highly experienced, discreet, and reliable Travelling Private Chef to undertake cooking for a family of 3 persons - preparing healthy, nutritional meals using fresh produce sourced from local suppliers.
You will be cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner for the family and preparing lunch for household staff up to 15 persons (dinner in the evening is prepared by an external chef so just needs warming up and sides prepared). And, you will be responsible for planning menus along with the occasional dinner party.
Our clients are looking for someone who is passionate about food, who has a desire for healthy living, and experienced in catering for various dietary requirements for guests etc. NB: One member of the family is Vegetarian.
The Chef will be responsible for overall maintenance and management of all the kitchens when on duty – some family style kitchens, others commercial - including hygiene, cleanliness, H&S.
Hours:
7.30am – 7/8pm with some flexibility – 1 week on / 1 week off (there is some flexibility on this)
Package / Salary:
£65-70k gross pa, plus discretionary Annual Bonus, Company pension and Statutory Entitlements, and Petrol Allowance. Accommodation is in staff cottages with own bedroom, nearby B&B and/or depending on location, return home in the evenings.
Requirements:
Previous experience as a Private Chef preferred, but not essential, with proven longevity in previous roles.
Experience working in UHNW homes advantageous
Should be based within a commutable distance in South East or West
Passion for healthy cooking
Proactive self-starter who can work autonomously
DBS-checked & recent checkable references
Happy to use own car and possess Driving Licence
Locations vary around South West England and Wales, therefore would suit a Chef in these regions for ease of travel. Start ASAP.
Email your concise food portfolio/presentation, along with covering email on your current situation, along with resume to cv@ljwrecruitment.com