Private Chef – Professional Football Family

Location: Richmond, London

Salary: £40,000–£50,000 pro rata (depending on experience)

Schedule: 4 evenings per week

A professional footballer based in Richmond is seeking an experienced, discreet and highly organised private chef to prepare exceptional, performance-focused meals four evenings per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who understands the nutritional demands of elite athletes and is passionate about producing fresh, restaurant-quality food within a private household.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dinner four evenings per week for one principal.
• Create varied, healthy, high-protein menus tailored to the nutritional requirements of a professional footballer.
• Liaise with the principal regarding dietary goals, training schedules and food preferences.
• Source the freshest seasonal ingredients and manage household food shopping where required.
• Ensure the kitchen is maintained to an exceptional standard of cleanliness and organisation.
• Manage stock levels, food storage and kitchen inventory.
• Maintain complete discretion and professionalism within a private household.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a private chef or high-end restaurant chef.
• Previous experience working with professional footballers or elite athletes is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of sports nutrition and performance-focused meal planning.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Flexible, reliable and able to adapt to changing schedules.
• Friendly, professional and accustomed to maintaining strict confidentiality.

Package

• £40,000–£50,000 pro rata, depending on experience.
• Four evenings per week.
• Long-term opportunity with a professional football family.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.