Role: Chef
Contract Type: Temporary (15th November – 22nd December 2025)
Location: London Live-out (with travel to Europe)
Accommodation: Provided when travelling
Schedule: 5 or 6 days per week during contract period
Salary: £250 – £350 per day (depending on experience, negotiable)
Expenses: All travel and accommodation costs covered during trips
An UHNW family based in Chelsea are seeking a skilled and experienced Private Chef to provide exceptional, healthy, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine throughout a six-week period. The successful candidate will work live-out whilst in London, and travel with the family to Europe (accommodation and expenses fully covered) during part of the engagement.
This role requires a professional, discreet, and flexible individual who can adapt to changing schedules, source high-quality ingredients, and consistently deliver fresh, elegant meals suited to family-style dining and entertaining.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and serve Mediterranean-style, healthy meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) tailored to family preferences and dietary requirements.
- Source and purchase fresh, seasonal ingredients of the highest quality.
- Maintain impeccable kitchen hygiene, organisation, and food safety standards.
- Provide daily menus and adjust recipes according to feedback.
- Prepare occasional meals for guests or small-scale entertaining.
- Pack and travel with the family to their European residence; manage provisioning and meal preparation while abroad.
- Coordinate with household staff (PA, Housekeepers, Nanny) to ensure smooth daily routines.
- Maintain absolute discretion and professionalism at all times.
To apply for this role you must;
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one
• Have excellent contactable references
• Have 5+ years’ experience working as a Chef within a private household
Please note that due to volume of enquiries, we are unable to reply to all applicants. Only candidates whose experience best matches the Clients’ requirements will be contacted for the next stage of the process
To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com