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EH199 - Full-Time Chef - Battersea, UK

Job Locations UK
Posted Date 3 days ago(4/13/2026 12:16 PM)
Job Reference Code
EH199
# of Openings
1
Category
Chef

Overview

A relaxed ex-pat family of five living in Battersea, London, is seeking an experienced, professional private chef to manage all daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). The role requires producing high-quality, authentic Korean, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine 4-5 times a week, with Western options for variety. The chef must prepare enough food for the entire week to ensure seamless dining.

 

A tentative schedule will be Monday through Friday.

  • 10:00 AM: Arrive and prep lunch for parents.
  • Afternoon: Prepare dinner for the day and breakfast for the following day. (On Fridays the chef would prepare meals for the family over the weekend and breakfast on Monday.)
  • 7:30 PM: Finish.

This role is to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

Menu Planning & Cooking:

  • Develop weekly, nutritious menus, incorporating authentic Korean (approx. 3x/week) and Japanese/Chinese (approx. 1-2x/week) dishes, along with pastas and other Western cuisine.
  • Prepare enough fresh, healthy meals to cover family dining for the whole week.
  • Source high-quality ingredients. (Close coordination with household driver/PA for procurement).
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and organization in the kitchen.
  • No allergies; must produce family-style, healthy meals 

Qualifications

  • Mandarin speaking would be a bonus
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to plan weekly menus.
  • Proven experience as a private chef in a high-net-worth (HNW) household or 5* restaurant.
  • Easy-going personality, fitting into a family-oriented home.

Requirements

  • Legally able to work in the UK
  • Team player with a pitch-in attitude
  • Discreet and calm personality
  • Flexible and with a positive approach to the role
  • Expertise in authentic Korean and Japanese cuisine is essential
  • Ability to cook Western/Chinese dishes
  • Comfortable with pets (The family have two cats)

Salary and Benefits

  • £70,000 annual salary

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