PRIVATE CHEF

PULBOROUGH, WEST SUSSEX

Job reference: HU4197

Accommodation: Optional

Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, good time management, flexible, pet friendly. Driver, willing to travel.

A family of 5 is looking for a private Chef for their large country house on an estate based in Pulborough, West Sussex. There are three children between 8 and 6yrs who are looked after by nannies. The family have cats, dogs, and horses – so you must be comfortable around animals. 

Duties:

  • Excellent chef who is able to cook stand out dishes as well as fresh healthy home meals

  • Must have a strong notion of healthy food and nutrition, both with fish/meat as well as vegan ideas.

  • Must be passionate about food, willing to learn & improve, great time management and be proactive and flexible.

  • You will be working closely and following direction from the Executive Chef (A fantastic, topflight, and friendly Hutchinson’s Candidate.)

  • Provide lunch & dinners for the family of 5 when required – 2 adults, 3 children. The requirement will depend on who is in residence; the children do not always eat lunch (They are in full time education) and dinners may only involve 1 principal or the family of 5. It can vary on a day-to-day basis.

  • Meals may need to be elevated when required such as hosting for guests / family members

  • You will at times be required to assist the Executive Chef with food service when required – in the event of absence or for large parties. Direction will be provided in these occasions. 

  • There is room for growth & development in this role, but the candidate needs to have strong experience & knowledge in culinary skills of his or her own, at times also but be willing to work closely with the Executive Chef.

Must have previous experience ideally as a private household chef as well as at one or more highly reputed restaurants as an Assistant - or Sous Chef.  5 day working week however must be flexible with working days & hours to cater for family movements – if family are in residence, then weekend work will be required. 

Accommodation can be provided. Start ASAP. Excellent salary for the right person. (HU4197)