Private Rota Chef

ROTA PRIVATE CHEF FOR UHNW FAMILY IN GREATER LONDON
Greater London, UK
££ Salary negotiable + package

Rotation, 2 weeks on-2 weeks off
To start ASAP

This is a highly confidential position which may require regular travel to a second residence in Europe. You will be working on rotation with a second chef and all travel costs will be provided for when travelling with the family.

You will be based at a fully staffed family home in Greater London. This is a permanent role and as Chef you will be preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for a family of four, as well as for occasional guests and for staff lunch. You will work 12 hour shifts with a break c.07.00 - 19.00

You will generally work 2 weeks on-2 weeks off, to be split with the second Chef and more details on the proposed schedule will be discussed upon successful application.

The family like simple, impeccably prepared food using fresh and organic ingredients sourced from the best suppliers. As Chef you will source the best, local (where possible) produce and build a consistent and high standard of contacts and suppliers, with constant assess to these options. Unpretentious wholesome food served simply, family style, with attention paid to both nutritional values and presentation. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Menu planning and discussing daily menus with the principals
• Preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for family 
• Preparing staff lunch 
• Food shopping and ordering
• Stock control
• Cleaning and organising of fridges, store cupboards and kitchen equipment
• Daily clean down of kitchen to the highest of standards

Essential attributes:

• Proactive
• Impeccable hygiene
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Calm under pressure
• Flexible

We are looking for candidates who are available to interview and trial ASAP with a view to start thereafter, although the family will wait for the right person. The salary is open dependent on experience, with a generous package which will be awarded upon a successful three month probationary period.

Please note that candidates with relevant experience and excellent, checkable references need only apply.