Private Cook – Notting Hill, London | Full-Time
Greycoat Lumleys is seeking an exceptional Private Cook for a family home in Notting Hill. This is an opportunity for a talented cook to take full ownership of the household kitchen, creating fresh, nutritious, and family-friendly cuisine with a strong focus on wellness, seasonal ingredients, and quality.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the family’s food requirements, including menu planning, daily meal preparation, healthy snacks, children’s lunchboxes, occasional entertaining, and introducing new recipes and ideas.
Alongside cooking, the role will include light childcare support when required, including school pick-ups, assisting with children’s routines, and supporting the family during busy periods.
You will also oversee kitchen operations, including ingredient sourcing, supplier management, provisioning, stock control, and maintaining a highly organised and efficient kitchen.
The ideal candidate will have previous private household or high-end culinary experience, a passion for healthy cooking, excellent knowledge of nutrition, and the ability to create varied meals for both adults and children. A warm, organised, and proactive approach is essential.
The family travels approximately 10 weeks per year, mainly within Europe, and the successful candidate should be comfortable cooking while travelling and adapting to different residences.
Salary: £45k to £65k GPA
Hours: Approximately 50 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm until finish (dinner typically at 7:00pm when not travelling)
Travel: Approximately 10 weeks per year