Role: Vegetarian Chef
Days: 5 Days per week
Hours: 12:00-22:00 (if Live-out)
Location: St James’, London
Salary: £45,000-£50,000
Contract: Full time, permanent
Start: ASAP
A VIP Indian Family are seeking a flexible Vegetarian Chef, to join an existing team at their fully-staffed private household in St James’, London
Working as part of a brigade of four Chefs, (three of who primarily cook Indian cuisine) – your focus will be to cook non-Indian dishes, so you should have a wide-ranging knowledge of global food, including Mediterranean, Modern European and Asian cuisines
There are a total of 12 Principals (all of whom dine at the same time in the same place), meaning that there are usually at last 2 Chefs working on each service. When the Family occasionally entertain, all hands are required for larger dinners of up to 30 Guests
On a daily basis, the Chef will communicate directly with the Family members to suggest menus and confirm timings, so a good level of written and spoken English is required
All food must be vegetarian, and although certain dairy produce is permissible, no eggs are used in cooking
This role can be Live out or Live in; if Live-out the requirement will be based on a 12:00-22:00 schedule. If Live-in, a breakfast/lunch shift will be followed by a 4 hour break in the afternoon, ready for dinner service. For Live-in candidates, accommodation is provided within the staff quarters which comprises a shared room with a male
This role is open to candidates who do not have previous Private Household experience; however candidates must have excellent experience within top restaurants, be great team players and flexible. Candidates must display longevity in recent roles, and have great references
There is no driving or shopping required for this role. Some light service experience would be beneficial.
To apply for this role you must;
- Be eligible to work in the UK
- Have a valid passport
- Be fluent in the English Language
- Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one
- Have excellent contactable references
- Have 5+ years experience working as a Chef within top-end restaurants and venues, and preferably with private household experience
Please note, that due to an extremely high volume of applications we are unable to reply to all submissions
To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com