Full-Time Private Chef job (M/F) in Luxembourg
Job description
We are looking for a talented and passionate Private Chef to join our client's home in Luxembourg, specializing in balanced, intercontinental family cuisine with a particular expertise in Mediterranean gastronomy.
The family, composed of two adults and two teenagers, already has a full staff and greatly values French, Mediterranean, Spanish, and Brazilian cuisine, with a focus on high-quality products and presentation.
The position requires creativity, flexibility, and the ability to design personalized menus based on the family's preferences. The Chef will work in pairs and rotation, managing the kitchen autonomously, including meal preparation, menu planning, purchasing, food budget management, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
The role also involves multi-purpose tasks like vehicle management. Fluency in Spanish and French is required. The position is full-time, permanent, and housed in Luxembourg, with a comfortable and independent apartment available in the city center near the tram. The position is to be filled as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
Culinary Planning and Preparation:
- Develop varied and intercontinental menus tailored to the family's preferences and nutritional needs.
- Prepare balanced and carefully presented meals on a daily basis.
- Select the best local, organic, and specialty ingredients.
Kitchen and Inventory Management:
- Maintain an impeccable kitchen, adhering to the strictest hygiene standards.
- Oversee food purchases, pantry management, and fresh produce rotation.
- Manage relationships with suppliers and negotiate with specialized service providers.
- Track the culinary budget, file receipts, and monitor kitchen-related expenses.
Ownership Support:
- Collaborate with house staff to ensure the smooth running of the residence.
- Prepare meals or snacks for guests and staff as necessary.
- Occasionally supervise table setting and meal presentation with the team.
- Supervise staff members and extras when assisting with meal preparation or service.
Secondary Tasks:
- Take vehicles to the garage and have them washed.
- Manage other errands (e.g., dry cleaning).
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Private Chef in HNW/UHNW private homes, gourmet restaurants or luxury hotels.
- Culinary degree or specialized training highly appreciated.
- Strong mastery of Mediterranean cuisine and other culinary ranges.
- Verifiable references and stable career path.
- Solid knowledge of nutrition, specific diets and dietary planning.
- Excellent knowledge of hygiene, organization and food safety standards..
- Professional presentation, discretion and reliability.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking management skills.
- Team player and excellent communication skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and travel occasionally.
- Maturity and a sense of responsibility.
- Ability to work in pairs in a calm and discreet manner, effective collaboration within a team.
- Fluency in French and Spanish is a plus.
- Driving licence B.
Work conditions
- Position to be filled: As soon as possible
- Place of work: Luxembourg
- Employment contract: Permanent contract
- Working conditions:
Full-time: 40 hours/week
Flexibility requested
Shift in rotation (1 week/1 week)
Weekend rest in rotation
Travel with the employer (long or short term)
- Accommodation: Self-contained apartment provided
- Type of contract: Permanent, full-time, 100%
Salary
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