Private Chef_Sotogrande, Spain - PLACED

Private Chef needed for a wonderful family in Sotogrande, Spain

Immediate Start:
Open Salary. Please share the expected salary range when applying
Must Speak English and Spanish, and ideally some French
Open to relocation within Europe
Must have excellent verifiable references and excellent tenure

This a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, high energy, bi-lingual Chef based in Spain with travel around Europe and the Mediterranean. The family consists of a busy, young, self-made, doting father in his mid-forties who adores his family and wife. There are three children - two boys, ages 6 and 8, and a 12-year-old daughter. The family is health conscious, works out, and is involved in many sports. They want to hire an outstanding modern chef who understands diet, nutrition, and healthy living—a regular Mediterranean diet during a typical week. The family entertains periodically. The ideal candidate will be relaxed, proactive, and capable of preparing simple family meals or creating an elaborate dinner party.

The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy and able to communicate clearly. Must be adaptable, a team player, fast on their feet, and in excellent physical shape. The family is adventurous, travels extensively, and is very active - swimming, skiing, soccer, and pretty much any sporting activity the family is engaged in. They love water sports and own two large yachts where they spend extended periods sailing the Mediterranean. The ideal chef will have prior experience working on yachts, be familiar with the Mediterranean, and be well-connected.

The primary focus is ensuring the three children have meals throughout the day. Their schedule is evolving, and a second chef will be hired to support the lead chef.

Key qualities:
Excellent cooking skills and hygiene
Excellent time management skills
Attention to detail
Outgoing and a team player without ego
Should have a clear understanding of employer/ employee parameters
Confident is Mediterranean/Spanish Cuisine
Culinary degree or equivalent practical experience

The family lives near Sotogrande, in Spain, between Marbella and Gibraltar. They spend Christmas in Greece and the Maldives and travel back and forth to Italy in January, February, and March