Chefs/Cooks

Weybridge, Surrey and able to work also from Central London: Professional, discreet, committed Private daily family Chef is required to cook for a family of 3 and 2 live in household staff. This full time role incorporates the management & running of the kitchen in a very large property. They seek a confident, professional ideally qualified chef who can prepare all family meals lunch & dinner usually Monday – Friday but flexibility required. The family are fairly informal and would like meals prepared using fresh produce, with a focus on being healthy, well balanced and tasty. Acute attention to detail, a flexible nature and willingness to go the extra mile is essential. Fluent English is essential and a Russian speaker an advantage. A driver is required with their own car as there the chef will also be required to shop for food and supplies. Days & hours will be flexible to ensure requirements are met but will likely be 10:00 – 7:00/ 10:30 – 7:30pm. This is a daily position and requires a chef to live within a commutable distance of Surrey & Central London. Start ASAP. An excellent negotiable salary will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Professional, well qualified Private Household Chef is required to cook for a highly regarded family of 5 and their guests. The family seek a confident and experienced chef who can prepare a wide range of international cuisines to a high standard. Any professional experience of cooking Middle Eastern food is an advantage and the family like a variety of cuisines including Mediterranean, Asian, French, Italian and similar. Meals will be healthy, flavourful, visually pleasing, and should include proteins (no pork or pork products) and a vegetarian option. The position requires a chef with high standards, professionalism, flexibility and utmost discretion. An understanding and respect of the cultural restrictions of living in Saudi is essential. Flexibility is essential for this role. As a guide the chef will work 6 days a week and hours are as required to ensure the cooking requirements for the family are met. Nice, well-appointed staff accommodation is provided and there will be an English speaking nanny/governess also employed in the same household. 30 days of paid annual holiday to be taken by prior arrangement in one block. Start ASAP but will wait for the right person. Salary: up to USD 3,000 per month (tax-free zone) plus yearly return flight for vacation purposes.

London, N2: Professional, discreet, committed Private Chef is required to cook for a family of 4 and household staff. This full time role incorporates the management & running of the kitchen in a very large property. The household has a full complement of staff and they require a chef able to work as part of a busy team. They seek a confident, professional ideally qualified chef who can prepare all family meals when the family are in residence at the property using fresh produce, with a focus on being healthy, well balanced, tasty and using kosher ingredients. Candidates must have solid experience working with a high profile family. Acute attention to detail, a flexible nature and willingness to go the extra mile is essential. Fluent English is essential and a Russian speaker an advantage. Days & hours will be flexible to ensure requirements are met when the family are in residence and this is compensated with time off when they are not. This is a daily position and requires a chef to live within a commutable distance of North London. Start August 2012. An excellent negotiable salary will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience.