An experienced private chef is required to join a formal UHNW household in the Cotswolds, near Stow on the Wold. The position can be live in or live out. Previous private household experience, in addition to restaurant experience is preferred. Fully checkable references are essential. This position would be to start as soon as possible. Accommodation is available on the Estate if required. Driver with own car essential. Fluent English essential, along with full eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Cooking for 2 principals on a day to day basis but there will be occasional larger parties, including shoot parties on a Saturday during the shoot season. This is a fully staffed household and the chef would be on a rota of 4 chefs - the clients are never left without a chef and days of work each week will depend on the family schedule. Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays, including Christmas and New Year (if required) are an absolute must, as well as the ability to travel with the family if needed.

This is the Principals main residence, they do travel a bit but they will mainly be based in the Cotswolds and not a lot of travel is required, but it is essential the candidate is flexible to travel if needed. They have an experienced executive private chef, 2 part time private chefs and then this candidate would take on the role of 5 day week chef slotting in around the other chefs. Will always work alone when just 2 principals but if large events/shoots etc you’ll work with other chefs.

The chef must be confident in their abilities as a chef, and should have experience working in similar high demand roles.

Hours tend to be 7am - 8pm ish with breaks during the day.

Bfast - 7am ish - v basic smoothie, simple eggs, granola, fruit or similar Lunch - 1pm ish - usually light soup or salad (during the week usually they’re out so not always required) Cake for tea - 4pm ish Dinner - 7.30pm ish - usually 2 courses

This is a fully staffed household with butlers housekeepers etc. It is a busy and formal, large set up so it is essential the chef has experience working in similar environments. You will be client facing on occasions so you have to be confident to speak to the client otherwise all interaction and planning is via the butlers. It is absolutely essential you are able to work as a team and are fully professional and enjoy being in a service role.

When on duty you will be responsible for menu planning (in line with the Principals preferences for that day), cooking and keeping the kitchen clean and organised. You will not do any front of house service. Seasonal, organic, simple but well presented food is required - but someone who can cook traditional classics if wanted and then step up and cook more refined food for dinner parties when needed is essential. It is important you are able to adapt to the clients tastes and preferences, which may be variable.

Full flexibility is required in regards to last minute changes, changes to meal times, no shows to dinners/lunches the chef has prepared and it is really important the chef is used to working for clients like this before and is happy to take on a role knowing that the clients can change their minds. You will be expected to work at weekends, not necessarily every weekend, but if you do not want to work at weekends please do not apply to the role. Usually you will finish after dinner has been prepared and served and kitchen left clean, but there is a full expectation that you will 'muck in' and help the hard working existing team if working on a busy or large event. A full 'muck in' attitude is essential, in addition to some good skills as a chef.

This is a fabulous opportunity for someone in a beautiful part of the world.

Live in or live out £85k 5 days a week Can include working some weekends Must be a driver with own car

If you are interested in this role, please e mail ella@sugarellacooks.co.uk with your CV, sample menus, food photos and availability to start a new role (including any pre-existing holiday dates you are unable to work).

Up to £85,000 with accommodation included.