Job Title: Private Personal Chef
Location
: West of Ireland
Position Type
: Full-time - Live-in
Position Overview
M Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled and discreet
Private Personal Chef
to provide customized, high-quality meals in a private home.
The ideal candidate will create menus tailored to the client's dietary needs, preferences, and schedule, using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.
This position requires culinary expertise, strong organizational skills, and a passion for hospitality.
This private residence has its own Herb and Vegetable Gardens
Key Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and cook daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) tailored to individual tastes and dietary requirements
Create weekly or seasonal menus with variety and creativity
Shop for groceries and maintain pantry inventory (including sourcing specialty items)
Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene standards are met in the kitchen at all times
Prepare meals for special events, dinner parties, or guests as needed
Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and workspace
Manage catering for small events or celebrations held at the home
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum (3–5) years of professional cooking experience, ideally in fine dining or private households or at a high end hospitality property
Culinary degree or professional chef training preferred
Strong knowledge of a range of cuisines and dietary approaches (e.g., Mediterranean, plant-based, paleo)
Ability to work independently and handle feedback with professionalism
Discreet, respectful of privacy, and trustworthy
Valid driver's license
Garda Vetting or background check required
Excellent salary with a 5% pension contribution