We are looking for an exceptional and experienced Private Chef to take on an international role.  This is a role best suited to someone with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in private chef / yacht chef roles and who is looking for the next step up their career within private service.  The Principals are internationally respected and who entertain a lot and often at short notice so a degree of versatility and flexibility will be required.  This is great opportunity for someone who is keen to take their career to the next level and gain some international experience, based in Los Angeles but with travel to, Europe, The Bahamas and on a private yacht.  The kitchen operates to strict diet regulations and the finest fresh ingredients are used to produce delicious yet healthy family meals as well as regular dinner parties and other events. The successful applicant must also have very good people skills as they will be liaising with the Principal and other senior household staff on a daily basis and must be able to maintain a tidy and well maintained kitchen, as well as having no ties to the UK as you will be abroad for the vast majority of the year.
Hours:                           As required
Location:                       International
Salary:                           $90,000
Start Date:                     as soon as possible
Interviewing:                  as soon as possible
                                              
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Provide all meals for Principals and a large household staff, 3 times a day
Be on call 24/7 if required
Ensure all kitchen standards are adhered to
Ensure quality of ingredients
Ensuring impeccable hygiene standards are kept
Working alongside other household staff
Develop recipes and formal event menus with the principal
Documenting menus and reporting
Cost control
Manage supplies, purchases and records
Candidates must be / have:
Able to provide high quality, well thought out and flavoursome foods at all times for a varying number of diners.
Prepared to be flexible when required and work long hours when needed
Good team ethics and happy to work in an at times stressful situations
Have a diploma or equivalent culinary education
Display longevity and commitment to roles on your CV and have extensive experience in Private Chef roles
Very capable technically with a creativity and flair for attractive, nutritious menus
Precise eye for detail
Excellent communication skills and experience in front facing roles and working with VIP/UHNW clients
An interest in healthy, nutritional menus, preferably with vegan/vegetarian experience
Perfect written and spoken English
Fit and healthy
Non-smoker
No visible tattoos
Benefits:
Accommodation provided
3 meals a day provided
Statutory sickness/holiday
Relocation package tbc
30 days holiday per year.