Travelling Chef

Travelling Private Chef – UHNW Principal
Specialism: Italian Cuisine
Location: Switzerland, Austria & Florida, USA
Start Date: December 2026
Contract: Initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with potential to become permanent
Candidate Location: Europe or UK
Package: Circa € 6,000 – € 6,500 per month, with accommodation and travel expenses covered

Tiger Private is seeking an experienced, professional and adaptable Travelling Private Chef to support a UHNW Principal across residences in Switzerland, Austria and Florida.
The ideal candidate will specialise in authentic Italian cuisine and have a genuine passion for creating delicious, healthy and beautifully presented food. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of balanced nutrition without compromising on flavour, using fresh, seasonal and high-quality ingredients to prepare wholesome, satisfying meals.
The role will primarily involve cooking for one Principal, with occasional intimate dinner parties for up to eight guests. The Chef will be responsible for all aspects of menu planning, ingredient sourcing, grocery shopping and kitchen management at each destination.
This is an excellent opportunity for a discreet, flexible and self-sufficient Chef who enjoys international travel and delivering exceptional standards of private service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, delicious and nutritious daily meals tailored to the Principal's tastes, preferences and dietary requirements.
• Specialise in authentic Italian cuisine while offering a varied and versatile culinary repertoire.
• Create balanced, health-conscious menus using seasonal, premium-quality ingredients.
• Occasionally prepare and serve refined meals for private dinner parties of up to eight guests.
• Take full responsibility for sourcing and purchasing groceries, fresh produce and provisions at each destination.
• Identify reliable local suppliers and ensure kitchens are appropriately stocked and organised.
• Manage all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu planning, food storage, stock control and hygiene.
• Travel with the Principal between residences in Switzerland, Austria and Florida.
• Adapt to changing schedules and requirements while maintaining consistently high culinary standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Private Chef within UHNW households, yachts or similar high-end private environments.
• Excellent knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine and a passion for healthy, flavourful cooking.
• Ability to prepare both simple, nutritious everyday meals and sophisticated dinner-party menus.
• Strong understanding of fresh ingredients, balanced nutrition and individual dietary preferences.
• Based in the UK or Europe and comfortable with extensive international travel.
• Full, valid driving licence – essential.
• Highly organised, discreet, flexible and able to work independently.
• Confident sourcing provisions and managing kitchens in different international locations.
• Ability to meet the relevant travel and work authorisation requirements for Switzerland, Austria and the USA.

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