Private Chef

SUMMARY:
A luxury private residence in the Cape Town region is seeking an experienced, passionate, and highly organised Private Chef to join the household team.
This is a sole chef position suited to a creative and self-motivated professional who can confidently manage all aspects of the kitchen while delivering exceptional meals for the homeowners and their rental guests. The successful candidate will thrive in a private household environment, take pride in their work, and work collaboratively with the wider household team.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENT:

• RSA ID and legal residence essential
• Formal culinary qualification advantageous
• Previous experience as a Private Chef or within a high-end restaurant environment
• Strong knowledge of healthy cuisine and a wide variety of cooking styles
• Excellent food presentation and menu planning skills
• Ability to cater for dietary requirements and guest preferences
• Strong stock control, procurement, and budgeting experience
• Excellent understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Friendly, professional, and able to work independently while contributing positively to the household team

• Prepare and present exceptional meals for homeowners and rental guests
• Create healthy, balanced, and varied menus
• Adapt menus to accommodate dietary requirements and special requests
• Take full responsibility for the kitchen, pantry, fridges, and freezers
• Manage stock purchasing, stock rotation, and food budgets
• Maintain impeccable hygiene and kitchen organisation
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is correctly used and maintained
• Follow structured kitchen procedures and checklists
• Assist with household events and additional duties when required

• R25,000 – R40,000 per month (DOE)
• Live-out position
• 5–6 day work week
• Start date: October 2026