Private Chef – Live-In | Milan, Italy | €5,500 Net if self employed.
Greycoat Lumleys is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Private Chef to join a warm, English-speaking family based in Milan.
Candidates must have excellent experience with anti-inflammatory diets and cooking for private families.
It is a busy household with children, and the chef should be able to adapt to specific diets. A unique opportunity for a talented chef already based in Italy, ideally with their own vehicle and operating on a self-employed basis.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the kitchen, working independently to deliver exceptional daily meals and occasional entertaining to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full management of the kitchen, including cleaning and organisation
- Preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
- Creating nutritious, anti-inflammatory meals for the entire family (2 adults and 6 children)
- Preparing healthy packed lunches for the children
- Serving meals and clearing the table
- Catering for occasional lunch and dinner parties (up to 10 guests), with refined plating and presentation
Candidate Profile:
- Professionally trained chef, ideally with Michelin-level or high-end restaurant experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a private household, with excellent references
- Strong understanding of health-focused and anti-inflammatory cuisine
- Equally confident preparing relaxed family-style meals and fine dining dishes
- Highly organised, self-sufficient, and flexible in a dynamic household environment
- Fluent in English; French or Italian language skills are advantageous
- Already based in Italy with the right to work (EU passport holders only)
- Must hold a valid driving license and have access to their own vehicle
Working Schedule & Package:
- Preferably a 5-day working week with a split shift schedule.
- Chef must be happy to work on Saturdays and prepare meals for their days off.
- Live-in accommodation available in a separate local apartment (car required if accommodation is used)
- Salary: €5,500 net per month (13 months), ideally on a self-employed basis
- Immediate start available for the right candidate
This role would suit a confident and experienced Private Chef looking for a long-term position within a busy but welcoming household, where autonomy, professionalism, and a passion for healthy cuisine are highly valued.
Job ID: 214879