Freelance Private Chef – UHNW Household, Chelsea

Freelance | International Travel Required | School Holiday Availability Essential

Rate: Dependent on Experience

Burlington Nannies is seeking an experienced Freelance Private Chef to support an UHNW household based in Chelsea, including periods of international travel.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly accomplished Private Chef with a health-focused approach, refined presentation and a modern, elegant cooking style. The successful Chef will be confident creating beautifully balanced and nourishing dishes using fresh, seasonal and organic ingredients, while maintaining the highest levels of discretion and professionalism.

The family requires a Chef who can provide freelance cover at agreed times throughout the year, both in London and internationally. Availability during key school holiday periods is essential, including Easter, Christmas, half-term and the summer holidays.

During each booking, the Chef will prepare lunches and dinners for the principals, with an emphasis on nutritious, delicious food made from premium ingredients sourced locally wherever possible.

The Chef will also take responsibility for all aspects of kitchen management, including menu planning, grocery shopping, ingredient sourcing, stock management and ensuring the kitchen remains impeccably organised.

Duties to Include

· Plan and prepare daily meals in line with the principals’ preferred style: organic, fresh, seasonal and nutritious.

· Provide refined family-style lunch and dinner service, with occasional more formal dinner service when entertaining.

· Travel internationally with the principals for agreed periods throughout the year.

· Be available during key school holiday periods, including Easter, Christmas, half-term and summer holidays.

· Source fresh, premium ingredients both in the UK and internationally.

· Manage grocery shopping, ingredient sourcing and kitchen stock to a high standard.

· Maintain a spotless, organised kitchen, including food storage, cleanliness and stock rotation.

· Adapt menus according to the principals’ preferences, location and daily requirements.

· Ensure meals are delivered punctually and consistently.

· Maintain complete confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Essential Criteria

· Strong previous experience working as a Private Chef for HNW or UHNW clients.

· Excellent knowledge of healthy, nutritious cooking and dietary balance.

· Previous experience travelling internationally with private households.

· Willing and able to travel internationally for agreed bookings.

· Essential availability during Easter, Christmas, half-term and summer holidays.

· Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage all aspects of kitchen operations independently.

· Flexible, discreet and professional in both attitude and presentation.

· Excellent hygiene standards.

· Able to adapt confidently to changing schedules, locations and household requirements.

· Fluent in English.

· Right to live and work in the UK.

· Excellent checkable references.

Rate: Dependent on Experience