- Good range of Asian/Far East cuisines, and Mediterranean
- One family member is vegetarian
- Strong nutritional knowledge
- Salary from £70,000 upwards, fairly open for top level Chefs
- Any occasional overtime is paid or time in lieu
- Mon – Fri. 3 full days, 2 half days. 43-45 hr week
Lovely family of 3 in fully staffed residence seeking a Private Chef well-versed in a range of Asian/Far East cuisines – Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian etc. These are the ‘go to’ meals, but Mediterranean food is enjoyed occasionally. Bread, chutney and yoghurt making also required.
Light breakfast served around 10 am, and lunch and dinner daily. Generally, 2 adults for lunch and 3 for dinner. Their teenager is vegetarian, as are Grandparents who visit occasionally. The Indian Chef works weekends and 2 half days in the week, and covers family entertaining. You will cover the occasional bigger events, e.g. summer parties held in the garden.
A driver is essential for shopping – house car available or your own car.
The schedule is Mon/Tues/Thus 8 am to 8 pm, and Wed/Fri 8 am to 12/1pm. One of the Housekeepers does service and also assists in the kitchen as needed. Family leans more towards a female chef but are open to male chefs as well.
Staff cottage in the grounds for meals and breaks which is stocked with food and snack for staff to make their own meals when on duty. Some come in early and have breakfast here before starting their day.
Candidate requirements
• Experienced Chef
• Good range of Asian/Far Eastern cuisines, + Mediterranean
• Bread, chutneys and yoghurt making
• Driver
• In the UK and UK legal.
You should live within a reasonable commute to St George’s Hill. Driving yourself is easiest, but the property is also cycling distance from the train station.