Perm Chef Job

  • Sector: Private Catering & Hospitality
  • Function: Chefs
  • Contact: Kari Kerslake Vigor
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: Mid September 2025
  • Location: Notting Hill
  • Salary: £350 PD (on self- employed or PAYE basis) 
  • Job Ref: 169835
  • Contact Email: kari@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Private Chef – Full Time – Notting Hill

A lovely family, represented by Greycoat Lumleys, is seeking a full-time Private Chef for their fully staffed household in Notting Hill. The position is live-out and runs Sunday through Friday.

The household consists of five family members, including children under the age of 15. The family enjoys a wide range of international cuisines, including Mexican, Japanese, Indian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern. Dietary considerations within the household include vegetarian and pescatarian preferences, as well as a nut allergy, so experience accommodating special diets is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing daily meals for the family, including a late breakfast/lunch served at 10:00 AM and dinner at 5:30 PM.

  • Cooking a daily staff lunch.

  • Maintaining exceptionally high culinary standards in line with Michelin-level experience.

  • Occasional travel with the family (up to two weeks at a time).

Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience as a private household chef, with a minimum of 2 years' longevity in a similar role.

  • Trained to a Michelin standard or equivalent high-end culinary background.

  • Confident in preparing a variety of global cuisines with a focus on fresh, seasonal, and healthy ingredients.

  • Comfortable working in a fully staffed environment and collaborating with household staff.

  • Flexible, discreet, and professional.

  • Holds an Enhanced DBS certificate (required).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and passionate chef to join a dynamic household that values excellence and creativity in cuisine.

Salary: £350 per day (on self- employed or PAYE basis) 

Start: Mid-September

Job number: 169835

Consultant: Kari Kerslake Vigor