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Location: Chigwell, Essex Salary: £60,000£80,000 per annum, DOE Contract: Full-time, Permanent Status: Live-in Start Date: Mid-August 2026 A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Chef to join a lovely private family based near Chigwell. Supporting two principals and their new baby, this is a long-term, live-in position for a talented chef who is passionate about creating exceptional, fresh, family-style cuisine within a relaxed and welcoming household. The family are seeking a chef who enjoys preparing delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners on a daily basis using fresh, seasonal ingredients. They particularly enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, with Italian food being a firm favourite, and are looking for someone who can create varied, healthy, and flavourful menus while introducing new ideas and dishes throughout the year. Although there are no dietary requirements, the family appreciate nutritious, well-balanced meals prepared to a consistently high standard. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the kitchen, including menu planning, sourcing high-quality ingredients, grocery shopping, stock management, and maintaining impeccable standards of cleanliness and organisation. Previous experience working within a private household is essential, together with a flexible and personable approach and the ability to become a valued member of the household. Working five days per week with two days off, the role requires flexibility to work weekends depending on the family's schedule. Occasional travel will also form part of the position, so candidates must be happy to accompany the family when required. This is a live-in role with excellent accommodation provided in the form of a private two-bedroom apartment situated adjacent to the family home. Due to the rural location of the property, a full UK driving licence is essential. DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Preparing fresh daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the family Creating varied Mediterranean-inspired menus, with a strong emphasis on Italian cuisine Menu planning and adapting meals to the family's preferences Grocery shopping and sourcing high-quality seasonal produce Managing kitchen stock, inventories, and food supplies Maintaining exceptional standards of kitchen cleanliness and organisation Travelling with the family when required Ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and professionally at all times ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Previous experience as a Family Chef within a private household Strong knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine, particularly Italian cooking Passion for preparing fresh, healthy, family-style meals Excellent kitchen management and organisational skills Flexible approach to working hours and travel Full UK driving licence (essential) Professional, discreet, and personable nature Proven longevity within previous private household positions Right to work in the UK Excellent checkable references TPBN1_UKCT