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A friendly family relocating to Monaco is seeking a Private Chef / Family Cook to prepare fresh, healthy meals for their household.
The family consists of two adults and two young boys (aged 4 and 2), supported by a full-time nanny and head housekeeper. The household atmosphere is relaxed and informal, and the family is looking for a chef who is adaptable, down-to-earth, and genuinely enjoys cooking wholesome food for families and children.
This is not a fine-dining or Michelin-level position. The family prefers a confident cook or private chef who enjoys preparing fresh, seasonal meals in a simple and approachable style.
Our client, a Canadian/Lebanese household based in Palm Jumeirah, is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Private Chef.
The selected candidate will prepare healthy, highquality meals for two family members, accommodating dietary requirements including gluten intolerance and avoidance of processed foods. The chef will also be required to travel internationally with the employer.
The ideal candidate is European or from a country that does not require a visa for Europe, ensuring smooth international travel.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is professional, flexible, and passionate about culinary excellence, capable of catering for daily meals as well as occasional small gatherings (5–10 guests).
A prominent VVIP family based in Lahore is seeking an exceptional Private Chef to manage and execute culinary operations, primarily at their main estate.The family owns multiple properties with an established team of 40–50 staff members distributed across residences.
The Private Chef will act as the head chef, cooking daily for the five family members (husband, wife, and three children), and preparing meals for guests as required — generally 5–10 guests, and occasionally more for special occasions.
During events, kitchen assistants will support the chef. He will also oversee, supervise, and train the household’s local kitchen staff/chefs, ensuring the highest standards in food preparation and presentation.
The Private Chef will be required to cook three meals a day — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — and adapt menus based on seasonal ingredients, family preferences, dietary restrictions, and special requests.
European passport holders are required for this position.
One of our HNW clients is seeking an experienced and dedicated Chef for their private residence in Wicklow.
The principals are looking for a flexible, trustworthy and discreet individual who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the household.
The successful candidate will be hands-on, proactive and happy to assist where needed.
A lovely family of three in Jeddah is seeking a professional and experienced Female Private Chef to join their household on a full-time, live-in basis. The family includes a husband, wife, and their 3-year-old daughter.
The role involves planning, preparing, and serving all daily meals, including baby food, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, hygiene, nutrition, and presentation.
The ideal candidate will be creative, well-organized, and professionally trained, with strong experience in Italian, Spanish, Saudi, and Arabic cuisines, as well as other international dishes.
She will manage all kitchen operations independently and support family-hosted events, ensuring an exceptional home
dining experience.
A VIP family in Tampa, Florida is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Full-Time Private Chef to oversee daily meal preparation for two adults and three children.
This is a long-term, live-out position requiring a chef who is technically strong yet highly receptive to direction. The ideal candidate must demonstrate flexibility, humility, and the ability to adjust cooking techniques according to detailed principal preferences.
The household is private and does not frequently entertain. The emphasis is on consistency, discipline, and daily execution rather than event-driven cuisine.
A lovely family of four in Downtown Dubai is seeking an experienced Private Chef to prepare daily meals
(breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light snacks) with a focus on light, healthy European cuisine, particularly Italian.
The role includes menu planning, cooking balanced meals for both adults and children, maintaining high
standards of hygiene, managing groceries and kitchen organization, and being flexible with schedules and travel.
European-trained chefs with private household experience and legal ability to work in the UAE are required.
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Why Families Hire Private Chefs
Post-COVID, everything changed. Morgan our co-founder explains: “People now want all their services at home. They’re organizing more private events. When you have a private chef, you don’t need restaurants. You can host dinners at home, better privacy, especially for VIPs discussing business.”
That shift created the current market. Families realized restaurant meals meant exposure, scheduling around reservations, bringing children out late. Home meals meant control, privacy, and eating what they actually wanted.
Rachel, one of our recruiters in the UK, sees both sides: “Families hire chefs for convenience and dietary support. But it’s also about lifestyle – entertaining at home, balanced meals for children. Individuals hire for time-saving, health reasons, confidentiality, and a tailored experience.”
She recently placed a chef who specialized in nutrition, macro balancing, and healthy eating to support a principal’s tailored diet plan. Different family, different need: she also placed a chef for a five-day fine dining event at an Orkney Islands stately home, hosting five Canadian couples experiencing Scotland.
No two chef positions are the same. That’s what makes this work interesting.
Morgan confirms demand is strong: “Private chef is in our top positions. The market is booming. We place chefs everywhere – Europe, US, Middle East.” He adds, “After COVID, people want privacy. Whether it’s business dinners or family meals, they prefer their own home to restaurants.”
What Families Want From Their Private Chef
Rachel says: “The biggest thing is being clear on what they actually require. Do they want vegetarian, vegan, or a mix? Are they looking for comfort food or structured healthy eating – Mediterranean, doctor-prescribed plans, keto, gluten-free?”
Cara, who places chefs in California for Morgan & Mallet, adds: “The most difficult part is ensuring the chef can accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions and concerns among different principals in the household. You need someone who can handle everything from allergies to preferences.”
Then there’s location-specific preferences. Raniel, our Dubai recruiter, noticed something:
“A lot of European or British clients don’t want their chef cooking the same cuisine they eat back home once they’re in the UAE. They want to explore something new. Asian or Arabic dishes are popular. Japanese cuisine is the most requested.”
The trial period matters.
Rachel always advises it: “So they can see how the chef works in their home and with the family.”
Budget realism matters too.
Rachel says it clearly: “Some clients say they want a Michelin-star chef but are only prepared to pay a basic salary.”
Cara’s California families focus on two things: “Efficiency and reliability. Will candidates show up on time or at all? Because I interview face-to-face with every candidate, I can assess professionalism properly.”
What Makes A Private Chef Role Challenging?
Rachel talks about her experience hiring for one particular chef role: “I once had a candidate who was the perfect fit. Excellent experience, enthusiastic, perfect for the company. Everything was going smoothly, the offer letter had been signed, then they simply disappeared. No explanation, no response. It was a reminder that even the most promising placements can fall through unexpectedly.”
Chefs have options. You’re in demand. That means families compete for you, but it also means you’re juggling multiple offers, doing trials, being selective.
Dietary complexity:Â
Cara’s challenge: “Ensuring the chef can accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions among different principals in the household.” Dad wants high-protein. Mom’s gluten-free. One child has nut allergies. The other hates vegetables. You’re cooking three different meals nightly.
Unclear expectations:Â
Rachel sees this constantly. Families say “healthy eating” but mean completely different things. Mediterranean? Keto? Macro-specific? Doctor-prescribed? You need clarity before accepting positions.
Budget-skill mismatch:Â
Rachel again: “Some clients want Michelin-star level but are only prepared to pay basic salary.” This wastes everyone’s time.
Unique situations:Â
Rachel placed a chef for a client who lived in a hotel room most of the year but wanted private chef service. “We managed to negotiate with the hotel so the chef could access the kitchen.”
Showing up matters:Â
Cara’s biggest concern isn’t skill, it’s reliability. “Will candidates show up on time or at all?” Showing up is the first step in any role.
What Recruiters Look For From A Private Chef
What Gets You Hired
Cara our recruiter: “It’s just as important to find someone who meshes well with the culture of the house as it is to find someone who can do the job well.”
Technical skills get you interviews. Personality fit gets you hired.
Reliability comes first.
Cara: “My clients are looking for efficiency and reliability. It seems to be a major concern whether candidates will show up on time or at all.”
Face-to-face interviews matter.
Cara insists on them: “Because I make sure to interview face-to-face with every candidate, I have a better ability to assess professionalism.”
References get checked properly.
Not just “Did they work here?” but “How did they handle difficult situations? Were they flexible? Did they take initiative?”
Trial periods reveal truth.
Rachel: “I always advise a trial period so they can see how the chef works in their home and with the family.” Most families want this. It protects everyone.
Communication during hiring matters.
Rachel’s team: “Once we have a candidate we’re interested in, we maintain communication. We don’t want to lose them to another opportunity while we’re still deciding.”
Flexibility signals professionalism.
Can you handle last-minute guests? Schedule changes? Dietary restrictions you weren’t told about initially? Families need adaptable chefs.
Why Chefs Work With Us
We understand what makes placements work. Morgan and Laurine our founders built this company around household staffing. It’s all we do.
Our Recruiters Know The Role
Rachel understands the difference between Mediterranean and macro-specific diets. Cara interviews face-to-face because she knows reliability matters as much as skill.
We Work With Families Who Respect Chefs
Not every family understands what good chefs cost. Not every family respects kitchen autonomy. We try connecting you with families who get it, that you’re a professional with expertise worth paying for.
We Place Globally
Morgan says: “We place chefs everywhere -Europe, US, Middle East, Africa, Russia. Every country has wealthy people, and they find us.”
Rachel placed someone at an Orkney Islands stately home. Cara places in California, from Beverly Hills to the Lost Coast. Raniel handles Dubai’s growing market. We reach families others don’t.
We’re Honest About Difficult Placements
Rachel tells that story about the perfect candidate who disappeared after signing the offer letter. “It was a reminder that even the most promising placements can fall through unexpectedly.”
We don’t pretend this work is easy. Good fits take time. Families can be demanding. Dietary needs can be complicated. But when it works, it really works.