Temporary Daily Private Chef – Chigwell

Dates: 1st – 30th September
Location: Chigwell
Position: Temporary, Live-Out
Daily Rate: To be agreed

A well-established, professionally staffed private household in Chigwell is seeking an experienced Temporary Daily Private Chef for the full month of September.

This is an excellent short-term opportunity for a skilled private chef who takes pride in preparing fresh, beautifully presented food and delivering consistently high standards within a private household.

The Role

The Chef will be responsible for preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner each day for three adults, with occasional additional guests.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

  • Serving the evening meal

  • Creating healthy, well-balanced menus with a strong emphasis on British and Mediterranean cuisine

  • Sourcing and working with fresh, high-quality ingredients

  • Maintaining excellent standards of food preparation and presentation

  • Keeping the kitchen exceptionally clean, organised and well managed

  • Working calmly and discreetly alongside the existing household staff

The family enjoys refined yet approachable food, with an emphasis on freshness, balance and quality rather than overly elaborate dining.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

  • A professional chef with excellent culinary skills and a genuine passion for cooking

  • Experienced working within private households

  • Confident preparing high-quality British and Mediterranean cuisine

  • Calm, well-mannered and discreet

  • Highly organised, dependable and reliable

  • Able to create varied, nutritious and beautifully presented daily menus

  • Comfortable working as part of an established household team

  • Consistent in maintaining high standards throughout the placement

Contract Details

Dates: 1st – 30th September inclusive
Position: Temporary Daily Private Chef
Location: Chigwell
Accommodation: Live-out
Daily Rate: To be agreed

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced private chef seeking a month-long temporary engagement within a well-run and professionally staffed private household.

To apply, please submit your full CV, current daily rate and a selection from your culinary portfolio.

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