Chefs - Private Chef

Role

This high profile professional family residing in Weybridge, Surrey is now offering a fantastic opportunity for a highly self motivated and experienced Private Chef to join their household team.

Contracted to work 50 Hrs, 5 Days per week, Monday to Friday, responsibilities include:

Starting at 10.00am, shopping for provisions every other day from quality local stores

Daily food preparation from scratch – preparing a light lunch for the Lady and possibly the Principal& Business guests on occasion

Preparing a 1 course Lunch (home cooked style) for all household staff (7 – 12 members) at 1.00pm / 1.30pm

Main meal prepared in anticipation of children returning from school at 3.30pm, preparing for service at 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Preparing evening meal for couple

Style of food – Whole Foods / Yotam Ottolenghi style, spicy dishes, home cooked / rustic, nutritious & healthy for children (x 5 ranging from 4 to 16 years)

No Shellfish or Pork – particular reference to good housekeeping, monitoring food wastage levels accordingly

Areas of highest importance: maintenance of strictest food hygiene, cleanliness in the kitchen at all times

2 kitchen operation – main kitchen to receive a full revamp / refurbishment on appointment with the successful Private Chef having an active role in the re-design of the kitchen and the sourcing of new equipment as needed

Downtime – please anticipate a minimum of 4 months of downtime per year where the family visit other International residences and / or Yacht over Easter, Summer School Holidays & Christmas periods

Free parking available within Private Residence grounds – live out position only – therefore, preference and advantageous to live within immediate / local area

Candidate Profile

Min 2 years experience as a Private Chef within a high profile Private residence with knowledge of International cuisine an advantage

Skills: exceptional attention to detail, organised, good communication levels, ability to cook and work on own initiative

Well presented, reliable & committed with ability to provide excellent employment references

Genuine intention to offer long term commitment to next role

Salary & Benefits

£35,000 – £45,000 Basic Salary pa & Discretionary Bonuses

3 Months Probationary Period & Regular Performance related Salary Reviews

Working Hours: 50 Hrs P / Wk 5 Days per week (Monday to Friday, flexibility for occasion weekend work)

Standard Paid Annual Leave

Meals on Duty & Free Parking

NB No Accommodation Provided & Not Required to Travel with Family

Immediate Start

In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, candidates must prove their entitlement to work in the UK – verification of documentation will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process

£35k - £45k pa