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A young, cultured couple with a refined palate and a passion for exceptional food, dividing their time between three of the world's most coveted addresses Cap-Ferrat, Dubai, and Milan.
Supported by a dedicated household team, they are now seeking a Michelin-trained Travelling Private Chef of the highest calibre to become a long-term, trusted member of their inner circle.
This is a live-in role offering outstanding living arrangements: a private en-suite at their Cap-Ferrat residence and a separate apartment in Dubai.
For a chef who thrives on excellence, values discretion, and is ready to bring their craft to an extraordinary private setting this is a rare and genuinely compelling opportunity.
A distinguished single gentleman of Iranian background residing in a private residence on the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, is seeking a talented and professional Private Chef to deliver exceptional, personalized culinary experiences on a daily basis.
The principal spends approximately two to three months of the year at his residence in Zurich, Switzerland, and the successful candidate might travel alongside the principal to continue their role during this period.
This is an intimate, one-on-one household position requiring a chef who is highly skilled, discreet, culturally aware, and genuinely passionate about delivering restaurant-quality meals in a private home setting.
A private household in London is seeking a mature, highly professional Private Chef to cook for a family of two adults and one child.
The role requires someone experienced, organised, calm under pressure, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and kitchen management. This is a live-out position.
A distinguished private household in Lusail, Qatar is seeking a talented, experienced, and professional Private Chef to deliver exceptional culinary experiences for the principal and their family on a daily basis.
This is a hands-on, trust-based role for a chef who takes genuine pride in their craft, understands the standards of a luxury private household, and is passionate about producing fresh, high-quality meals tailored to the family's tastes, health goals, and lifestyle.
The ideal candidate brings experience from a private household, VIP environment, or five-star hospitality background, and is comfortable managing all aspects of the kitchen independently and professionally.
An Emirati private client based in Ajman, UAE is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Home Chef / Private Chef to join their household on a long-term basis.
The primary responsibility will be the daily preparation of high-quality, nutritious meals for the family, household staff, and guests, while ensuring excellent standards of hygiene, kitchen organization, and food safety at all times.
This role is best suited for a professional chef who is confident working independently in a private household environment and is committed to delivering consistent, healthy, and well-balanced meals tailored to family preferences and dietary requirements.
A family is looking for a talented and passionate Private Chef with proven expertise in preparing balanced, intercontinental family cuisine, with a particular specialisation in Mediterranean gastronomy, to join their residence in Luxembourg.
The family consists of two adults and a teenager, and already has a full household staff (3 people). They particularly enjoy French, Mediterranean, Spanish, and Brazilian cuisine, and place great importance on the quality of ingredients and presentation of dishes.
This role requires creativity, flexibility, and the ability to design personalised menus based on the family's tastes and dietary preferences.
The chef will be responsible for the autonomous management of the kitchen, including meal preparation, menu planning, shopping and deliveries, food budget management, maintaining a high level of cleanliness and hygiene, as well as miscellaneous tasks (vehicle management).
Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese, as well as French, is required. The position is a full-time permanent contract (CDI), live-in, based in Luxembourg, available as soon as possible. A comfortable, self-contained apartment in the city centre, close to the Tram, is provided.
A lovely family in Dubai is seeking a warm, reliable, and skilled Private Cook / Home Chef to join their household.
This role is primarily focused on preparing nutritious, balanced, and appealing meals for three children, while also creating high-quality pastries and baked goods for regular family tea times.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for cooking for children, a strong understanding of nutrition, and a creative flair for pastries, bringing both care and consistency into the family’s daily dining experience.
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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:
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:
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:
Rachel again: “Some clients want Michelin-star level but are only prepared to pay basic salary.” This wastes everyone’s time.
Unique situations:
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:
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.