Private Household Chef – Full-Time

Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Employment Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: 12-hour daytime shift, with appropriate breaks
Weekly Off: One day per week, preferably Thursday
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience and expertise

We are seeking a highly experienced, professionally trained and versatile Private Household Chef for a family of six residing in Pune.

The ideal candidate should have a strong culinary background, preferably with prior experience in a reputed five-star hotel, followed by experience working in a private family residence.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who understands the requirements of a private household, maintains exceptional standards of hygiene and food quality, and is capable of independently managing daily kitchen operations.

The position involves preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner, with occasional requirements for private gatherings and entertaining guests.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner daily for a family of six.
- Plan diverse, nutritious and balanced menus according to individual family preferences.
- Prepare a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes across Indian, Continental and Asian cuisines.
- Maintain consistency in taste, quality, presentation and portion sizes.
- Accommodate individual dietary preferences, nutritional requirements and special requests.
- Prepare meals for guests, family gatherings and private dining occasions when required.
- Independently manage the kitchen, including grocery planning, inventory management, food storage and stock rotation.
- Maintain exceptional standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.




- Ensure proper maintenance and careful handling of kitchen appliances and equipment.
- Minimise food wastage and manage kitchen supplies efficiently.
- Coordinate professionally with other household staff.

Required Qualifications and Experience

- Minimum 5 years of professional culinary experience; 7–10 years preferred.
- Formal culinary training or previous experience working in a reputed five-star hotel or luxury hospitality establishment.
- Prior experience as a full-time chef in a private family residence is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Indian, Continental and Asian cuisines.
- Strong expertise in preparing both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, including meat, poultry, fish and seafood.
- Ability to independently plan and execute daily meals without constant supervision.
- Sound understanding of nutrition, ingredient quality, food hygiene and safe food-handling practices.
- Excellent time management, organisation and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and the ability to understand and accommodate family preferences.
- Valid passport and willingness to accompany the family on domestic and international travel when required.
- Verifiable professional references from previous employers.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for a mature,



disciplined and dependable professional who demonstrates:

- High standards of personal grooming and hygiene.
- Professionalism, discretion and respect for family privacy.
- A positive attitude and willingness to adapt to changing requirements.
- Consistency, punctuality and long-term commitment.
- Genuine interest in preparing healthy, wholesome everyday meals as well as more elaborate meals for special occasions.
- Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with other household staff.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, long-term position at a private family residence in Pune.

The selected candidate will be expected to work a 12-hour daytime schedule, with appropriate breaks and one weekly off, in accordance with applicable employment requirements.

Occasional flexibility may be required for family gatherings, special occasions and travel, with arrangements discussed in advance.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV detailing their culinary training, previous hotel and private household experience, cuisines of expertise, current and expected salary, notice period and passport availability.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a personal interview and a practical cooking trial. Employment will be subject to satisfactory professional references and background verification.

Applicants with a combination of five-star hotel training and previous private household experience will be given preference.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Commuter assistance
- Food provided
- Health insurance

Work Location: In person

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