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Sous Chef - Butlers of Mayfair Bespoke Events Ltd - London

Chef & Cook

19 March 2026108 views

Expires in 15 days

A Mayfair based HNWC client requires the following: Please send your Cv to the email address below only if you fit ALL the criteria as specified by the client's preferences.: Closing Date 19th Thursday March 2026


PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD RECRUITMENT BRIEF
Position: Chef / Cook (Live-Out) & Housemaid (Live-Out)
TRIAL DETAILS
Trial Dates: 4th or 5th April (one week)
Trial Hours: 12 hours per day
Trial Compensation: Hourly rate + overtime pay after the 12th hour
Note: No additional benefits are provided during the trial week


POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a skilled and personable Chef or Cook & Housemaid for a private household based in London, with travel to Southampton as required. The ideal candidate will bring culinary versatility, cultural sensitivity, and a warm, adaptable personality to a dynamic household environment.


HOUSEHOLD PROFILE
Household Size: Family of 4 — parents and two sons (aged 21 and 16)
Lifestyle: Busy and dynamic; family members are rarely all home at the same time. The eldest son attends university.
Dining Style: Informal; family members eat at varying times throughout the day
Hosting: Infrequent and casual; occasional gatherings of up to 8 guests


KEY CULINARY REQUIREMENTS


Primary Cuisine:
South Indian cooking — must be proficient, this is the core requirement
Predominantly vegetarian; occasional non-vegetarian dishes (chicken and fish)


Additional Cuisines (advantageous):
Japanese, Italian, and/or Chinese cuis


CANDIDATE PROFILE
Essential:


Asian
British passport holder only!!



Personal Attributes:
Warm, friendly,
Collaborative — comfortable working alongside other household staff including personal assistants, a secretary (occasional), housekeeper, butler, and driver


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily cooking and meal preparation tailored to family preferences and schedules
Grocery shopping and sourcing of required ingredients
Proactive stock management — maintaining minimum stock levels while avoiding waste; especially important given frequent principal travel and dynamic scheduling
Cleaning and tidying of kitchen and all cooking equipment after use
Flexibility to cater to individual schedules and dietary needs within the household


HOUSEHOLD STANDARDS & ETIQUETTE
Shoes are not permitted inside the household
Dress code is smart-casual (jeans acceptable provided they are neat and appropriate)
The working environment is relaxed but respectful


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Primary work locations: London and Southampton
Occasional travel to Europe and the United States when the position is required outside London
All travel, accommodation, and related expenses are fully covered for assignments outside London


CONTRACT & COMPENSATION
Contract Length:6 months (if trial is successful and candidate is a match)


Salary Band:
Sous Chef / Cook level: £33,000 – £35,000 per annum
Chef level: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Salary offered will reflect experience and culinary level

  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £33,000 – £45,000 yearly
  • Benefits
    overtime
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Butlers of Mayfair Bespoke Events & Household Staff Recruitment • Private individual

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At Butlers of Mayfair, we specialise in the bespoke recruitment and placement of exceptional household and security professionals for High-Net-Worth and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clients. With over 25 years of private household and luxury

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