Private Chef

About This Role

This Private Chef position is for an experienced, passionate, and highly organised professional to join the household team of a luxury private residence. It is a sole chef role that suits a creative and self-motivated individual who can confidently manage all aspects of the kitchen while delivering exceptional meals for the homeowners and their rental guests.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Important Details

• Schedule: 5-6 day work week
• Start date: October 2026

About the Company

A luxury private residence in the Cape Town region is seeking a Private Chef.