Working in a domestic kitchen will require you to be resourceful, discrete, efficient and flexible. You’ll need to be able to menu plan for specific locations, styles and situations, making the most of seasonal, local ingredients. There may be special dietary requirements to take into account and you’ll need knowledge of cooking on specific types of equipment – for example, an Aga. You may be required to work within a budget so intelligent shopping is a must. All current vacancies are listed here, but if a one-off job comes up in your locality we will contact you direct.
‘For two students who had just completed two terms at Leiths all members of the family agreed they were outstanding – polite, thoughtful and nothing was ever too much trouble. They made this a very special holiday for all ages to remember’
Sarah T.
20th May start/Sauniers, nr Beaune, France
Family cook needed for a group of 6 adults and one small baby for one week from 20th May. Family is happy to sort breakfast which is pastries, coffee and juice; lunches/picnics and suppers required. Casual and relaxed would be happy to consider a new/recent graduate.
12 February start/Cleobury Mortimer
Family gathering of 6 adults and 4 children (aged 2-7) is looking for a cook from 12-18 February in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire. Evening meals - kids supper and followed by adults dinner (possibility of additional guests during the week); and lunches prepared for the following day to be finished/reheated themselves. Chef must be local as there is no accommodation available.
18th -20th February/Ipswich
Private chef required for a 30th birthday celebration at a large country house near Ipswich. A 3 course dinner is required on Friday, 18th February for 35 people, plus a more low key dinner on the Saturday and Sunday if budget allows.
1-4 June 2022/BN7
Family group of 10 adults, 4 children (aged 2-6) and two babies under 2 years are looking for a private chef to cater for evening meals and breakfasts. Two of the group are coeliac, so gluten free, and two are vegetarians. Evening meals will be informal for 3 nights but with something a bit more elaborate on the Saturday night. Accommodation can be provided.
27 May start/Gloucestershire
Private Chef needed to help a family celebrate a 50th Wedding Anniversary at a large country house near Stroud, Gloucestershire from 27 May evening until 3 June breakfast. There will be 7 adults and 6 children - (5 girls and 1 boy ages 6-13). Simple breakfasts with e.g. eggs to order; lunches of soups/quiche/salads with the main focus on the evening meal. Children will eat first - mostly simple pasta dishes or similar. Adults enjoy creative, delicious dishes and will most nights be 2 courses + cheese with one celebration evening to include canapes and 3 courses. One adult is on a Keto Diet for health reasons, so will need low carb, zero sugar and is vegetarian.
January 2022 start/W6
Family is looking for a chef one day per week to prepare head 5 single course dinners for 5 people for the working week.
