Private Chef

JOB DESCRIPTION: PRIVATE CHEF FOR HNI HOUSEHOLDS
Position: Private Chef (In-Home)
Location: Mumbai (client residences — South Mumbai, Bandra, Juhu, Worli and surrounding areas)
Employment Type: Full-time, long-term placement (live-in or live-out, depending on the household)
Compensation: ₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 per month, based on profile, culinary range and experience
About Chef-Hire
Chef-Hire places exceptional professional chefs with high-net-worth households, family offices and luxury residences. We are not a catering agency — we match career chefs with families who value world-class food, discretion and long-term relationships. Our clients expect hotel-grade quality delivered in the comfort and privacy of their own homes.
Role Overview
We are seeking a talented and versatile Private Chef to cook daily for a high-net-worth family in their Mumbai residence. You will own the household's kitchen end to end — planning menus, sourcing the finest ingredients, and delivering restaurant-quality meals tailored to the family's tastes, dietary needs and lifestyle. This is a role for a chef who takes pride in consistency, presentation and quiet professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and prepare daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) as per the family's schedule and preferences
Design rotating weekly and monthly menus, keeping meals interesting, seasonal and nutritionally balanced
Cook for family events, dinners, festivals and small private gatherings hosted at the residence
Manage kitchen operations: inventory, sourcing, vendor relationships and hygiene standards
Source premium ingredients — fresh produce, specialty imports and quality meats/seafood — and manage the kitchen budget efficiently
Accommodate dietary requirements: vegetarian/Jain households, allergies, religious guidelines and doctor/adviser-directed plans
Maintain impeccable cleanliness, food safety and organisation in the client kitchen at all times
Travel with the family domestically (and internationally, where agreed) when required
Coordinate discreetly with household staff, estate managers and the family office where applicable
Culinary Expertise Required
Multi-cuisine proficiency: Indian (regional specialities), Continental, Asian and Mediterranean cooking
Fine-dining / gourmet presentation standards — plating, texture and flavour balance at a luxury-hotel level
Strong grounding in Indian regional cuisines — from Punjabi, Mughlai and Gujarati/Marwari to coastal, Konkani and South Indian cooking
Health-focused cooking: calorie-counted, macro-balanced, keto, paleo, ayurvedic and other physician/nutritionist-prescribed diets
Comfort with international techniques: grilling, baking, sous-vide, pasta-making, fermenting and garde manger
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of professional culinary experience — in 5-star hotels, fine-dining restaurants, luxury catering or private households
Prior experience as a private chef for HNI/UHNW families is a strong plus
Culinary degree or diploma (hotel management / culinary arts) preferred, though exceptional experience can substitute
Discretion, confidentiality and polished personal presentation — non-negotiable for this client base
Fluent communication in English and Hindi; Marathi or Gujarati is a bonus
Flexible with hours, including weekends and festival periods; comfortable in live-in arrangements (or open to live-out depending on the household)
Valid identity documents, background verification readiness and references from previous employers
Mumbai-based candidates or those willing to relocate to Mumbai preferred
What We Offer
Salary of ₹50,000 to ₹1,50,000 per month, commensurate with your profile, taste and experience
A stable, long-term placement with a respectful and appreciative household
Ongoing support and professional development through Chef-Hire's chef network, with creative freedom in the kitchen and access to premium ingredients and equipment
Live-in or live-out arrangements, depending on the client and your preference
How to Apply
Send your CV with photographs of your best dishes and, if possible, a short introduction video to Chef-Hire. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a tasting round and a personal interview. Every application is reviewed in confidence.

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