Our UHNW client, with residences in Kensington and the Basingstoke area, is seeking an ad-hoc Freelance Chef/Cook for holiday cover.

Duties:

• Using excellent cooking skills to produce nutritious, varied, and pleasing meals and menus as agreed with the Principal, and to meet dietary requirements
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, morning and afternoon tea (2 hour break in the afternoon)
• Planning and ordering all food items required
• Adapting menus and working in partnership with the kitchen garden team to make the most of home-grown seasonal produce where possible
• Ensuring appropriate and pleasing table settings and fresh garden flower arrangements are on display within the home
• Planning and catering to a high standard for occasional dinner parties and events (any events during the contract will be confirmed prior to booking)
• Liaising with PAs and the Office Manager in Basingstoke residence - raising any maintenance or healthy and safety concerns
• Answering the door and phone as required and if no-one else available
• Communicating clearly and in a friendly, positive and approachable way with the family, visitors and the rest of the household and garden team
• Working in partnership with all other staff to ensure the smooth and happy running of the residence
• Being responsible for the overall security, locking up and setting alarms
• Highlighting any maintenance or safety issues spotted to PA or Estate Office Manager
• Handing over any relevant information to the live-in couple on changeover day

Candidate requirements:

• Flexible, calm, and unflappable
• Reliable, trustworthy, and discreet, maintaining confidentiality for the family and guests
• Friendly and positive demeanor
• Proactive, organised, practical, and mature in approach
• Team players who are able to get on well and work closely with other staff
• Meticulous eye for detail with high standards of cleaning and cleanliness
• Driver essential
• A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate

Location: Kensington or near Basingstoke
Working days: Monday – Thursday or Thursday – Sunday
Hours: 7.30am-9.30pm (Including a 2 hour break in the afternoon)
Accommodation: Double ensuite room within residence
Day rate: £350