Private & Office Chef

Central London (King's Cross)

Full-time, long-term position

Trials starting immediately

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced and highly organised Private & Office Chef to support three senior executives and a fast-growing office environment in Central London.

This is a long-term role focused on health-led, performance-oriented cooking, delivered with consistency, precision and discretion. The position combines private daily meals with structured office dinners twice per week, following a nutritionally disciplined, ingredient-led approach.

The successful chef must have extensive knowledge of nutrition, macros and performance-focused cooking, and be comfortable working closely with both a nutritionist and a PT. The role requires someone who enjoys working within detailed nutritional frameworks while maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

Private Cooking (Monday to Friday)

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for three individuals.
  
• Deliver high-quality private meals with strong attention to consistency, portion control and presentation.
  
• Follow a clean, whole-food approach using fresh ingredients.
  
• Work from detailed nutritional plans, macro targets and specification sheets.
  
• Adapt menus in collaboration with the nutritionist and PT as nutritional goals evolve.
  
• Maintain exceptional standards of hygiene, organisation and kitchen management.
  
• Source the highest quality ingredients and maintain efficient kitchen systems.
  

Office Dinners (Monday and Wednesday Evenings)

• Prepare dinner for approximately 30 people in an office setting.
  
• Apply the same nutritional principles used for private meals.
  
• Ensure meals are balanced, satisfying and appropriate for a professional evening environment.
  
• Plan and execute efficient service with excellent organisation and timing.
  

Working Hours & Schedule

• Location: Central London (King's Cross)
  
• Private cooking: Monday to Friday
  
• Breakfast: approximately 09:00
  
• Lunch: midday
  
• Dinner: approximately 18:30
  
• Office dinners: Monday and Wednesday evenings
  
• Primary working location is the office kitchen.
  

Nutritional Framework & Cooking Style

• Strong focus on health, balance, consistency and macro awareness.
  
• Lean protein, high vegetable volume and one clean carbohydrate per meal.
  
• Low-fat, low-sugar cooking methods.
  
• Grilling, baking, steaming and poaching preferred.
  
• Fresh Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine.
  
• No processed foods, sauces or unnecessary ingredients.
  
• Oils measured rather than free-poured.
  
• Portion sizes to be consistent and adjusted according to nutritional guidance.
  
• Comfortable following detailed nutritional specifications.
  

Engagement & Trials

• Long-term position.
  
• Initial two-week paid trial period.
  
• Trial to assess food quality, organisation, nutritional accuracy and overall working style.
  

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of nutrition, macros and clean cooking principles.
  
• Confident working alongside a nutritionist and PT.
  
• Comfortable following detailed nutritional plans, specification sheets and portion guidance.
  
• Experience within private households, senior executive environments or comparable high-standard settings.
  
• Comfortable preparing both private meals and small-scale group dinners.
  
• Highly organised, calm and methodical working style.
  
• Excellent hygiene standards and exceptional attention to detail.
  
• Flexible and collaborative as nutritional requirements evolve.
  
• Discreet, professional and reliable.
  
• Comfortable working within a structured, numbers-led environment.
  

Eligibility

• Applicants must be based in London.
  
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
  
• This role is not suitable for relocation or visa sponsorship.
  

Benefits