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
Short Term Chef Job A lovely client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking for a Brazilian Portuguese speaking chef to cook breakfast, lunch and supper for their child and nanny in Mayfair. The family would like healthy classic breakfast with a focus on eggs, bread, fruit & yoghurt as well as rice, pasta and vegetables for lunch however, you will go in detail with menu preferences with the family. The dates would be from the 15th July - 1st August however, you will be expected to arrive on the 14th to meet the family and familiarise yourself with the kitchen and equipment. The ideal candidate would be able to speak Brazilian Portuguese – this is for ease of communication with the family and staff. However, the client may be flexible towards this. The rate would be roughly £250.00-£300.00 per day There are no recorded allergies, or intolerances however, you will liase with the family on this Any shopping must be approved by the PA and you will invoice the client to be reimbursed You must be willing to clean down your working area and prepare to help with little food service and potentially serving food to up to 4 people You must have an enhanced DBS within the last year to be considered for this role
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
Live-in Private Chef Job in Oxfordshire A client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking to employ a live-in Chef on a permanent contract in Oxfordshire. The chef will work 5 days per week to include weekends. You will be cooking for two principals and extended family on occasions. They enjoy simple, healthy meals and a wide variety of cuisines; they also love spicy food. The Estate has a kitchen garden where you can use the fresh seasonal produce that is grown by the gardeners. You will be required to provisioning at the local butchers, fishmongers, and Ocado. The kitchen is open plan and is fully equipped. The family has two dogs, which on occasions you will be required to look after, is the family and the housekeeper are traveling. Accommodation: 2-bedroom cottage on the Estate (partners, pets and children welcome) Due to the rural location, you must drive Salary: £50,000 GPA Start: August Job number: 159795 Consultant: Kari Kerslake Vigor
Temporary Yacht Chef Job for one month, Italy to Ibiza Looking for a yacht chef for a temp role to start for one month in September on a 32m M/Y The chosen candidate will cook for 5 staff members and two principals; this boat is privately owned and the principals love Pan Asian cuisine and spice. Itinerary – Italy to Ibiza You must have an in date DBS, ENG1 and STCW to apply for this role Salary 6,000 Euros per month Job number: 158472 Start: September (one month)
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
Short Term Chef Job in Leicestershire The Details: Friday 29th August - dinner Dinner on Friday to be exceptional and inspired by dishes from The French Laundry or similar Chef with Michelin level experience Canapes, starters, mains (preference for beef), cheese and dessert Salary up to £450 - £500 Lauren Rooney is managing consultant for this job but please apply/send CVs to nsimba@greycoatlumleys.co.uk Job number: 150824
Short Term Chef Job in St Tropez, France A client of Greycoat Lumleys is seeking a short-term chef for their residence in St Tropez. The family enjoys a variety of cuisines, with an emphasis on light, healthy dishes. You must be confident in catering to gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets, while also being able to prepare high-quality meat dishes. Meals are typically served family-style, though there will be occasions that call for more refined, 4–5 course dining. The start date for this job will be 1st July until 1st of September and end date. You would be expected to cook 5-6 days per week and it will be mainly be lunch and dinner. (there is a vegetarian in the family) You would be cooking for 4 people with it sometimes rising to 10-20 on special occasions The family love sharing platters, with lots of colourful dishes - there is no food allergies or intolerances in the family but please do clarify this before The style will be formal and informal service Salary for this role is approximately €5,000 euros per month Lauren Rooney is managing consultant for this job however, please send all CVs to nsimba@greycoatlumleys.co.uk 152149
Short Term Assistant Chef Job in Arbroath, Scotland A lovely client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking for an assistant chef in Arbroath, UK Assistant chef The Details: Dates TBC but it will be one week in October (roughly 6th to 11th) and one week in December (1st – 6th) 6 days cooking for clients attending a business seminar in which there will be approximately 27 guests All dishes will be plated using high quality, local produce breakfast to be a cooked breakfast with eggs which will be preordered No expenses spared for the dinner – tomahawk, caviar, lobster, lunch will be bistro/gastro style meal – steak pie, lasagne etc There will be a FOH manager plus butlers who will also clean/polish plates and cutlery. Service is very fast, all plates to be sent out at specific time with presentation being key Accommodation will be provided You will be under the supervision of the lead chef, helping them prep and plate. You will be required to keep the pot area as clean as possible there will be no kitchen porter Rate - £250.00 per day The managing consultant for this is Lauren Rooney however, please send CV's directly to nsimba@greycoatlumleys.co.uk Job number: 152545
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