Private Staff Vacancy

Exceptional Private Chef Opportunity – Knightsbridge, London

Location: Knightsbridge, London, UK
Salary: £80,000 – £100,000 PA

We are delighted to present an exceptional opportunity for a talented and highly professional Private Chef to join a distinguished private Indian family based in Knightsbridge, London. This is a full-time, hands-on role suited to a dynamic and flexible individual with a strong background in Indian cuisine and a passion for delivering fresh, healthy, and beautifully prepared meals.

The successful Private Chef will be responsible for preparing three meals per day for the family, ensuring a consistently high standard of quality, presentation, and nutritional balance. The role requires expertise in traditional Indian dishes, alongside the ability to prepare a variety of fresh soups, salads, and health-focused meals tailored to the family’s preferences.

This is a varied and engaging position that will suit a chef who thrives in a private household environment and is comfortable adapting to the evolving needs and tastes of the Principals. You will be expected to plan menus, manage ingredients, and maintain a well-organised kitchen, ensuring that all culinary operations run smoothly and efficiently.

In addition to meal preparation, the successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and managing high-quality ingredients. This includes placing online grocery orders, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring that the kitchen is always well supplied. A strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen management is essential, with the expectation that the kitchen is kept to an impeccable standard at all times.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, flexible, and open-minded, with a positive attitude and a willingness to adapt to the requirements of a busy private household. Experience working as a Private Chef within a similar environment is highly desirable, particularly for candidates who are accustomed to working with high-net-worth families and managing demanding schedules.

You should be confident working independently, taking initiative, and delivering a consistently high level of service. The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain professionalism at all times is essential, as is a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence.

This role requires a chef with exceptional attention to detail, both in food preparation and kitchen organisation. You will take pride in your work, ensuring that every meal is prepared to the highest standard and tailored to the family’s preferences.

The position is offered on a full-time basis, typically working five and a half to six days per week, with a schedule that generally runs from Sunday to Friday. Flexibility is required to accommodate the family’s lifestyle and any changes to routine.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Private Chef to join a prestigious Knightsbridge household, offering a competitive salary and the chance to work within a high-calibre private environment.

For more information please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

The salary for this position ranges from £80,000 to £100,000 per annum, depending on experience and suitability for the role.

The successful candidate must have strong experience in Indian cuisine and be able to prepare a variety of traditional dishes, alongside fresh, healthy meals such as soups and salads.

This is a full-time position, typically working five and a half to six days per week, usually from Sunday to Friday. Flexibility is required based on the family’s schedule.

Yes, the Private Chef will be responsible for managing kitchen operations, including maintaining cleanliness, overseeing food stock, and placing grocery orders.

To apply, please contact our team directly or submit your details via our registration form. Suitable candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the process.