Role: Travelling Private Chef
Location: Gibraltar (with international travel)
Salary: £72,000 gross per annum
Work Schedule: 5 days per week, flexibility required for travel and family schedule
Accommodation: Private accommodation provided
Start Date: ASAP
Overview and Opportunity
A warm and welcoming UHNW family based in Gibraltar is seeking an experienced and talented Travelling Private Chef to join their household. The family divides their time between Gibraltar and international residences and is looking for a chef who can travel with them seamlessly and provide consistent, high-quality, health-focused cuisine.
The family enjoy a Mediterranean-style diet, focusing on fresh, seasonal, and nutritious meals. They value a relaxed but polished dining experience, with an emphasis on wellbeing, flavour, and simplicity. This is a long-term opportunity for a chef who enjoys being part of a close-knit household team and takes pride in creating food that supports a healthy lifestyle.
EU or UK passport holders preferred due to travel requirements.
Job Description
The Travelling Private Chef will be responsible for the daily culinary provision for the family, ensuring meals are fresh, balanced, and tailored to individual preferences. The role requires strong organisational skills, flexibility, and the ability to adapt menus according to location, seasonality, and travel schedule.
You will manage all aspects of the kitchen, including provisioning, menu planning, and maintaining a clean, efficient work environment. The role includes travelling with the family, providing consistent food quality and service across multiple residences.
Role Responsibilities
- Prepare daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a small family
- Create healthy, seasonal menus with a strong Mediterranean influence
- Adapt dishes to support a wellness-focused lifestyle (light, fresh, balanced cooking)
- Source high-quality ingredients locally and internationally
- Manage kitchen organisation, cleanliness, and food safety standards
- Handle provisioning, stock control, and shopping budgets
- Prepare occasional meals for guests or informal family entertaining
- Travel with the family and maintain consistent culinary standards across locations
- Adapt menus to suit changing schedules, travel, and dietary preferences
- Work discreetly and collaboratively within a small household team
- Minimise waste and maintain efficient kitchen operations
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Private Chef within UHNW households or similar private service roles
- Strong background in healthy, Mediterranean, and seasonal cuisine
- Experience working in travel roles or across multiple residences preferred
- An EU or UK passport is required for travel flexibility
- Highly organised, calm, and adaptable in a family household setting
- Discreet, professional, and trustworthy with a warm personality
- Strong understanding of wellness-focused cooking and nutrition-led menus
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- A genuine team player who enjoys working within a close-knit family environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £72,000 gross per annum
- Private accommodation provided
- International travel with a small UHNW family
- Long-term stable position within a respectful household
- Opportunity to cook high-quality Mediterranean and wellness-focused cuisine daily
- Supportive, family-oriented working environment
- Exposure to international ingredients and culinary cultures
- Excellent work-life balance within a structured working week
