Part Time Chef Job, Oxshott, Surrey A client from Greycoat Lumleys is looking for a chef on a part time basis in Oxshott Surrey. They would ideally like the Chef to cook on three days a week, Fridays, and are flexible on the two other days with one weekend day twice a month. The family consist of six members, and they have a live in Nanny who will also eats with the family. One of the family members has a few dietary requirements, gluten free, dairy free and lean meats. This member will also require a packed lunch for the following day. The family love a wide variety of cuisines. Particularly pan Asian and a few family members love shellfish. A usual day would be cooking light lunch, dinner and a packed lunch for the next day. Any spare time to fridge or freezer fill. The ideal candidate will take care of the pantry and stock rotation, making sure the kitchen is organised and labelled. Have the required health/ hygiene and food safety certificates and be able to serve and clear from the table. This would ideally suit a self-employed candidate, that drives so they are able to provision for the household. Salary £300 to £350 per day An Enhanced DBS will be essential for the role. Start: August/ September
Live in Cook, House Assistant job, Gloucestershire We have a wonderful position for a confident, experienced and self-motivated candidate to join a beautiful estate in Gloucestershire. This is a well-loved family home and is enjoyed by 3 generations. Duties Take care of the main principals and other family members Cooking for the family (Breakfast, lunch and supper) Cook for dinner parties (10 – 12 people) Batch cooking and freezer filling Provisioning for the household Overseeing the regular cleaners Opening and closing of the home Informal service Meet and greet and any guests and external parties Laise with tradesman Front of house Security, check windows and doors Monitor alarm systems Monitor appliance maintenance needs and regular schedules Run errands Monitor the day-to-day schedule of the home Must be child friendly This is a lovely role for a candidate who enjoys a rural lifestyle and is looking for a long-term position. Start date: Sep 2025 Working week: 5 days a week, flexible to meet the needs of the family Working hours: Flexible Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 GPA Accommodation: 3-bedroom cottage, attached to the main house, (a partner is welcome) All bills included
Live in Housekeeper Cook Job, East Finchley We have a great position for a self-motivated, experienced and positive housekeeper to join a large property in East Finchley This is the main residence for a family of 5 (The children, 23,21,15 are either at Work, University and boarding school) Extended family do also visit. Duties to include: Setting up the home Organising the home Cleaning of the daily used rooms Rotational cleaning in the other rooms Daily cooking for the family (Following recipes) Provisioning for the household Service when the family have guests Dress the home Running errands Security of the home if the family travelled Occasional travel Start date: Flexible Working week: 5 days a week, flexible to which days off for the right candidate, (2 days off per week) Working Hours: 8am – 8pm (Breaks throughout the day) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 GPA depending on experience Accommodation: Basement flat Job reference number: 161182 Responsible consultant: Nicola Forster
Live-In or Daily Cook / Housekeeper – Altrincham, Cheshire – Up to £40,000 GPA An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Cook / Housekeeper to join a warm and welcoming private household in Altrincham, Cheshire. The family is seeking someone with a passion for cooking and high standards in housekeeping, ideally with expertise in Indian and Asian cuisine, along with a wide repertoire of world foods. Key Responsibilities: Prepare daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a family of four, plus occasional visiting family and guests Menu planning, sourcing fresh ingredients, and managing dietary needs Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked kitchen at all times Support the primary housekeeper with light housekeeping duties Assist with laundry and ironing as required Role Details: Preferred schedule: Monday to Saturday (Sunday off), with some flexibility for the right candidate Working hours: Approx. 7:30am – 7:30pm, with a substantial break during the day Accommodation: Private bedroom and bathroom provided for live-in option Open to live-in or daily/live-out candidates Up to £40,000 gross per annum (GPA), depending on experience and schedule Candidate Requirements: Proven experience in a similar household role Confident cooking a range of cuisines, especially Indian and Asian dishes Proactive, well-organised, and reliable Flexible and happy to work in a team environment
Chef Job New York base A very interesting an influential client of Greycoat Lumleys based in NYC but with properties worldwide is seeking a private chef to be based in NYC with occasional travel to LA and the Hamptons. Accommodation is provided in the Hamptons and in LA but not in NYC. The ideal candidates will be energetic and unattached in the prime of their career with few external commitments. Passionate about food and produce and with the ability to cater largely to the Mediterranean diet of the two principals who are influential in their own right and both have successful careers. The client goes through stages of often entertaining important guests and can be very social with high profile visitors but also often dining out sometimes 4 times per week. The successful candidate will have a high degree of confidence in all areas of cuisine and have been trained in a restaurant environment having also worked in private service. The successful candidates will also need to have the existing right to work in the USA and verifiable references proving their abilities in the kitchen. The role comes with a competitive package and a salary guideline of between $150,000 and $200,000. If the candidate does not already have accommodation in New York, then this can be discussed. Healthcare and 401k are provided with annual leave of between 8 and 10 weeks. The client approximates that up to four months of each year they will not be in residence due to travel and business commitments and that the chef will have very minimal duties. Their will be occasional travel to to other US properties with this role including the Hamptons. The position requires flexibility to travel between NYC and LA with no pets or dependents to worry about. The job is an interesting position for the right candidate as the Principals are on their boat 8 weeks per year, including all major holidays, and travel to Euorpe another 4 weeks per year, so anyone in the job has a lot of time off. Further they dine our go out half the nights of the week in NY. Salary: Between $150,000 and $200,000 dependent on experience and candidate match JOB ID: 157381 Consultant: Archie McClintock
Ibiza Cook/Guardian Position A warm and approachable family based in Ibiza who are down to earth, and family orientated are seeking a Cook/Guardian to work for them on a live out basis. Candidates must speak fluent English and at least good Spanish to be considered for the position. The clients rarely entertain but will occasionally host dinner parties so the successful applicant will have the ability and confidence to cook for a larger group. The property is located in the centre of the fabulous island near Santa Gertrudis and the ideal candidate will live at a commutable distance to the home already. The successful applicant should have good household cooking experience and be happy to also do the shopping at local farms and markets as well as set the table clear the table and generally care for the home. The role is focused mainly on the cooking. Someone who is happy to do a bit of everything around the house but be focused on the daily meals and stocking and provision for the home is ideal. The family of 5 with children who are all at boarding school or live in London spend roughly 6 months of the year in Ibiza and this varies through the year. The property is rented parts of the year and some assistance with this will be ideal however is not 100% necessary. If the Cook/Guardian was able to provide some service during the rental, then an additional daily rate for this could be agreed. Candidates must already live on the island and be drivers, finding rented accommodation is not easy so it is necessary to have your own accommodation in the local area already. Job ID: 149962 Consultant: Archie McClintock Salary: €3,500 NET Per month Start Date: September 2025
Private Chef Job in St. Johns Wood, North West London A client from Greycoat Lumleys is looking for a Private Chef for a family of four, based in St. Johns Wood. You will be required to cook lunch, an afternoon snack, and dinner. The family are vegetarian and enjoy North and South Indian cuisine. Hours 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, five days per week ideally including one weekend day You will not be required to travel with the family or cook for the other household staff. Salary: £50,000 depending on experience Start: As soon as the right candidate is found Job number: 153471 Consultant: Kari Kerslake Vigor
Short Term Chef Job in Sevenoaks, Kent. A lovely client of Greycoat Lumleys would like a chef to work during the shooting season from October for 4 months The details: 2 days per week cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner Always one Saturday and one other day during the week (the exact dates will be confirmed shortly) Pheasant/partridge shoot - experience with game cookery and butchery desirable It will be a total of 40-45 days over the season Cooking for a minimum of 12 and maximum of18 guests, breakfast, lunch and dinner Guests arrive at 08:30 each day The same chef must be available for the full season to create consistency Location - Sevenoaks, no accommodation provided Rate £350-£400 per day You must have an enhanced DBS within the last year to apply for this role Lauren Rooney is managing consultant for this job however, please send CV's and expression of interest to nsimba@greycoatlumleys.co.uk Job number: 144897
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