Position Type: 4-Month Contract

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and versatile Private Chef to join a private household on a 4-month contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and preparing daily meals tailored to the family's preferences, with strong expertise across pescatarian, allergy-friendly, Italian, Asian, Indian, and healthy cuisine. The role requires flexibility, creativity, and meticulous attention to dietary requirements and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and present daily meals across a varied menu, including pescatarian, Italian, Asian, and Indian cuisine, alongside health-focused dishes.
• Accommodate specific food allergies and dietary restrictions, ensuring strict adherence to allergen protocols and cross-contamination prevention.
• Design weekly menus in consultation with the family, incorporating seasonal ingredients and accommodating changing preferences or special requests.
• Manage grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing, selecting high-quality, fresh produce while managing household food budgets.
• Maintain the highest standards of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness in accordance with food handling regulations.
• Prepare meals for family members with specific health and nutrition goals, balancing flavour with nutritional value.
• Support occasional entertaining and small gatherings, including menu planning and meal presentation for guests.
• Maintain kitchen inventory, manage food storage, and minimise waste through efficient planning.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Private Chef or senior chef role, ideally within private households or high-end hospitality settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in pescatarian cooking, allergy-friendly food preparation, and Italian, Asian, and Indian cuisines.
• Strong knowledge of healthy cooking techniques and nutritionally balanced meal planning.
• Solid understanding of food allergies, intolerances, and safe handling practices to prevent cross-contamination.
• Relevant culinary qualification or equivalent professional experience, with a valid food hygiene certification preferred.
• Highly organised, flexible, and able to adapt menus at short notice to suit changing household needs.
• Excellent discretion, professionalism, and communication skills when working within a private household.