Live-in Private Chef Job, Dorset A client of Greycoat Lumleys who is situated in the beautiful area of Dorset is looking for a Live-in Chef to work for them on a full-time basis at their family residence. You will cater to the main principals and her five children. The emphasis must be on local, organic, and seasonal produce, with its own large kitchen garden. You must be organised, punctual, and independent and you will be responsible for stock control and fridge filling. A usual day will start at around 7:00am for breakfast, lunch, and dinner finishing around 9:00pm. The chosen candidate must understand the need for discretion/flexibility, have a positive attitude, and be looking for a long-term position. Start Date - ASAP Accommodation – Four bedroom house with own garden a mile away for the estate Location - Dorset Working days - 4 days per week from Thursday to Sunday and days off Monday to Wednesday Salary - £57,000+ GPA Consultant - Kari Kerslake Vigor Job number: 168703
Private Chef Job, 4 days a week in Kent A client based in Kent is looking for a Private Chef four days a week for a family of four. You will be required to cook from Thursday to Sunday each week. The family consists of two Principals and two children under five years old. They do not have dietary requirements but would like to eat healthy balanced meals when just cooking for the family. The Estate has a kitchen garden and using the fresh seasonal produce is a must. The family do entertain regularly especially over the weekend with is usually for up too eight guests, although this can be extended on special occasions. When entertaining they would like the chef to create formal dining meals and be creative with the menus. The Estate also hosts shoots which the chef would be required to cater for. Due to the rural location driving and having your own vehicle is required. The chosen chef will provision for the household, be organised and meticulous and clean your working areas, they will also be required to set the table. This is a formal household. An Enhanced DBS and previous Private Household experience is required for this position. Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 GPA The position can be self employed or PAYE Job number:168471 Consultant: Kari Kerslake Vigor
Private Cook / Chef Job in Knightsbridge, South West London A lovely family is looking for a private cook to start in Knightsbridge. You will be cooking from Monday to Friday for 2 adults and one child (6 years old). The wife is on bed rest for the time being and unable to cook. They normally eat breakfast around 7 am, lunch 12- 1 pm and Dinner 5 pm. They are happy for you to prepare breakfast on the previous day, so the start time won’t be too early! No allergies but no unpasteurized dairy and no undercooked food. They are eating over all healthy and balanced diet. The family is not looking for a chef with years of an experience (however open), but more of a family style cook. Start: September Salary: £60,000 GPA Job ID: 123183 Responsible consultant: Kari Vigor Kerslake
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 dinner. The family are vegetarian and enjoy North and South Indian cuisine. Hours 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday You will not be required to travel with the family or cook for the other household staff. Salary: £30 per hour Start: As soon as the right candidate is found Job number: 153471 Consultant: Kari Kerslake Vigor
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