Open position · Chef Yacht Club
DEVELOPMENT CHEF / PRIVATE CHEF | WEST LONDON | SALARY DOE
A unique opportunity to combine food innovation with private cheffing, working directly alongside the founder of a fast-growing meal prep company.
Program Overview
* Full-time split role between Development Chef and Private Chef * Based in West London * Salary DOE * Office-based Monday to Friday, approximately 9:00am to 3:00pm * Develop new menus, recipes, food costings and operational processes * Plan and lead development cook days, testing and refining recipes in a commercial kitchen * Prepare healthy, nutrition-focused dinners for the founder each evening at their nearby home - approximately 3:00pm - 6:00pm * Around two weekends per month, cook refined meals for the founder, family and guests during private dinners
Candidate Profile
* Strong professional chef background * Highly organised with excellent administrative skills * Confident using spreadsheets, technology and digital systems * Strong communication and planning ability * Self-motivated with a proactive work ethic * Passion for both food development and private dining
Overview
An excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step beyond a traditional kitchen role while remaining hands-on with food. You’ll help shape the products of a rapidly growing startup while delivering high-quality private dining, offering a rare blend of creativity, organisation and career progression.