Private Chef Job near Stroud NEW

An exciting opportunity for a talented and versatile Chef to create memorable culinary experiences across a variety of dining styles, from elegant indoor dining and Mediterranean-inspired menus to open-fire feasts, garden dining, and immersive foraging-led experiences. 

Seeking a highly skilled, adaptable and passionate Private Chef with strong experience in luxury hospitality environments. The ideal candidate will have a flair for creating bespoke dining experiences, a passion for seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, and the ability to deliver exceptional standards across a diverse range of culinary offerings.

The role requires complete flexibility in line with occupancy levels. During guest occupancy, the Chef should expect intensive service-led working patterns, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and ad hoc guest requests. Time off will be managed around occupancy, with quieter periods used for rest, menu development, supplier management and preparation.

Prior to opening and during quieter periods, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the estate’s culinary offering, establish operational systems and develop unique dining experiences that reflect the property’s luxury positioning.

Private Chef Duties

• Prepare and deliver exceptional breakfasts, lunches, dinners and special dining experiences for guests
  • Prepare elevated breakfasts, pantry items, snacks, picnics, poolside food, afternoon tea, late-night bites and simple wellness-focused options where required
  • Design bespoke menus tailored to individual guest preferences and dietary requirements
  • Develop the estate’s culinary identity, sample menus, supplier list, kitchen systems, food safety processes, stock controls, guest preference forms and launch dining experiences ahead of opening
  • Lead and execute open-fire feasting experiences, including traditional Kadai cooking
  • Manage and operate the estate’s wood-fired pizza oven, creating Mediterranean-inspired menus
  • Deliver garden dining, alfresco service and outdoor entertaining experiences
  • Plan and execute foraging-led dining concepts, including forest-to-table experiences
  • Curate and deliver wine tasting experiences with paired multi-course menus
  • Design menus that pair well with wine; wine knowledge advantageous. Formal wine service may be supported by the House Manager or external sommelier where required
  • Source high-quality seasonal, local and specialist ingredients
  • Manage food procurement, supplier relationships and stock control
  • Manage food budgets, supplier pricing, wastage, stock rotation and event-specific costing while maintaining luxury standards
  • Cater for groups of up to 16–18 guests while maintaining a highly personalised dining experience
  • Recruit, brief and manage freelance kitchen support where required for larger stays, events or peak periods
  • Confidently interact with guests when appropriate, including menu briefings, presenting dishes, discussing ingredient provenance and adapting calmly to feedback
  • Maintain exceptional standards of kitchen cleanliness, organisation, food safety and presentation
  • Ensure full compliance with allergen management, dietary requirements, food hygiene, HACCP, labelling, storage and guest safety procedures
  • Work collaboratively with the House Manager to ensure seamless guest experiences

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Private Chef or within luxury hospitality, Michelin-starred kitchens, private estates or yachts
  • Strong knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine and open-fire cooking techniques
  • Experience with wood-fired ovens and outdoor cooking preferred
  • Passion for seasonal, locally sourced and foraged ingredients
  • Creative and confident in designing unique and memorable dining experiences
  • Comfortable preparing refined adult menus alongside excellent children’s food and relaxed family-style meals
  • Experience catering for intimate luxury events and multi-course dining
  • Ability to design menus that complement premium wine offerings; wine knowledge highly advantageous
  • Strong knowledge of allergens, dietary requirements, food hygiene, HACCP and food safety best practice
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Professional, discreet and service-oriented approach
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing guest requirements and schedules
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a small estate team
  • Full UK driving licence and own vehicle required

DBS check will be required at offer stage

How to apply:

Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to [email protected] Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships

Source agency: Eden Private Staff

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