Global Travelling Private Chef

The client has two meals per day including a light lunch, and dinner between 17.00-18.00 every evening, he also eats out fairly frequently. The client and his wife do not enjoy sweet dishes or desserts but favour bold flavours and a varied mix of global cuisine, from classic American dishes to Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian flavour profiles. An emphasis is on a balanced and healthy diet from day to day.

Suitable applicants will have experience as a private chef within private or superyacht settings. Experience working within top-level restaurant kitchens is a plus.

Accommodation is provided at all times.

Responsibilities

• Ordering, budgeting and provisioning when static and during periods of travel
• Liaising with top local suppliers from one location to the next
• Travelling with the client between properties in the USA and London (occasionally at short notice)
• Two meals and healthy snacks will be required each day
• Menu planning and discussing preferences with Principals
• Some events catering including dinner parties and relaxed sports lunches. Casual dining is typically required

Key requirements

• A good knowledge of global cuisine with a skill for Southeast Asian dishes
• A relaxed yet highly organised manner with experience working within an HNW private residence and possessing the social skills it requires
• Availability to attend a cooking trial within the next 2-4 weeks
• A portfolio including examples of your dishes and supporting written references
• A background check (to be completed ahead of cooking trial)