Role: Private Rota Chef
Salary: £450 – £550 per day
Location: Regent’s Park, London, with occasional international travel, including aboard the family’s yacht.
Working Schedule: 10-14 days on / 10-14 days off.
Start Date: Trials scheduled for the final days of October and early November.
Job Description
We are assisting a longstanding private client in their search for an experienced and creative Private Rota Chef to join their established household team at their prestigious residence in Regent’s Park, London.
The successful candidate will have a strong British culinary background and a genuine passion for Mediterranean cuisine, particularly Ottolenghi-inspired dishes. Working alongside the existing chef, you will be responsible for creating fresh, seasonal and varied menus tailored to the family’s preferences, ensuring exceptional food and service at all times.
The role will primarily be based in London, with occasional travel alongside the family, including time spent aboard their yacht. The client is open to discussing salary expectations based on experience, and self-employed candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum of five years’ experience working as a chef in private households.
- Previous yachting experience is beneficial
- Strong British culinary background with a passion for Mediterranean and Ottolenghi-inspired cuisine.
- Creative approach to menu planning, with excellent knowledge of seasonal ingredients and contemporary food trends.
- Proven ability to produce varied, high-quality dishes with exceptional presentation.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with another chef and the principals’ team.
- Professional, discreet and adaptable, with the ability to manage last-minute requests.
- Portfolio showcasing previous work, particularly Mediterranean and Ottolenghi-style dishes.
- Flexibility to travel internationally when required.
- Self-employed candidates are preferred.
Role Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare weekly menus tailored to the family’s tastes, preferences and dietary requirements.
- Develop creative, seasonal menus with a strong focus on Mediterranean flavours and Ottolenghi-inspired cooking.
- Prepare exceptional meals for the family and their guests, maintaining variety and consistency.
- Respond efficiently to last-minute requests and changing dining requirements.
- Collaborate closely with the existing chef to ensure a seamless kitchen operation.
- Manage kitchen and pantry stock, ingredient sourcing and ordering.
- Maintain excellent kitchen organisation and comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Travel with the family when required, including aboard their yacht, maintaining the highest standards of culinary service.
Benefits
- Competitive, negotiable salary based on experience and candidate expectations.
- Structured rota of 10-14 days on, followed by 10-14 days off.
- Opportunity to work within a prestigious private household in Regent’s Park.
- Occasional international travel with the family, including yacht-based assignments.
- Collaborative working environment alongside an established private chef.
- Accommodation provided when on rota, as required by the role.
