Private Chef – Chinese / Asian Cuisine in London

We are seeking an experienced, highly capable and discreet Private Chef to support a HNW family in their private residence in Holland Park, London.

The successful candidate will have strong expertise in Chinese and wider Asian cuisine, with the ability to prepare fresh, varied and high-quality meals for a family of five, including three children aged 6–10.

This is a hands-on role requiring full ownership of the kitchen, from menu planning and food preparation through to grocery shopping, stock management and maintaining excellent kitchen standards following service.

The ideal candidate will be warm, adaptable and comfortable working within a private family environment, with a strong understanding of discretion, confidentiality and the standards expected when supporting an HNW household.

The working pattern is designed around the family’s school and weekend schedule, with flexibility required according to the family’s activities and changing needs.

Hours:- School days approximately 7:00am–9:00am and 4:30pm–8:30pm; weekends and non-school days to include lunch and dinner service

Location:- Holland Park, London

Salary:- Circa £60k, with approximately +/- 15% flexibility depending upon experience and working pattern

Start Date:- ASAP

Interviewing:- ASAP

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Private Household Cooking

• Prepare high-quality Chinese and wider Asian cuisine for the family
• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner according to the family’s schedule
• Create varied, nutritious and family-friendly menus
• Prepare suitable meals for both adults and children
• Adapt menus to individual preferences and dietary requirements
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and taste

Kitchen Management

• Take full ownership of the day-to-day running and organisation of the kitchen
• Plan menus and manage food preparation efficiently
• Source and purchase fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Carry out regular grocery and kitchen shopping
• Monitor stock levels and ensure ingredients and supplies are replenished
• Maintain kitchen equipment and work areas in an organised and presentable condition
• Clean and reset the kitchen following dinner service
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards

Family Support

• Adapt meal timings and menus around the family’s changing schedule
• Work flexibly around school days, weekends and family activities
• Prepare appropriate meals for young children
• Support the household during periods of increased activity, including following the arrival of the new baby
• Maintain a calm, professional and adaptable approach within the family home

Candidates must be / have:

• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience as a Private Chef, Family Chef or similar
• Strong expertise in Chinese cuisine and broader Asian culinary knowledge
• Experience preparing meals for families and children
• Strong knowledge of fresh ingredients, food sourcing and Chinese/Asian cooking techniques
• Ability to create varied, nutritious and family-friendly menus
• Highly organised with the ability to take full ownership of the kitchen
• Comfortable managing grocery shopping, stock and kitchen supplies
• Meticulous attention to cleanliness, hygiene and presentation
• Warm, calm and professional manner
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of a private household
• Discreet, trustworthy and respectful of family privacy
• Mandarin-speaking would be advantageous
• Previous private household experience preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Professional references required
• Flexibility to work around the family’s schedule
• Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Holland Park advantageous

Why This Role

This is a long-term opportunity to become an integral part of an established private household, taking full ownership of the family’s culinary requirements.

It suits an experienced Private Chef who takes pride in high-quality Chinese and Asian cuisine, enjoys working closely with a family and is comfortable providing a warm, discreet and highly professional service in a private home.

PLEASE NOTE

We receive a considerable amount of applications for every position and there is tough competition in the employment market. In order to process your application as efficiently as possible, please note the following requests to aide your application:

• Detail your relevant experience in a Cover Letter and include this on an up to date CV
• Quote your required salary
• Confirm your availability for interview and when you could start a new role
• If you can forward references to us, these can only strengthen your application

The more information you can provide, the better we can demonstrate to the client that you are exactly what they are looking for and send your CV on quickly.

Please note that these instructions apply to ALL candidates and applications that do not meet these criteria may not be considered.