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Estate Chef — UHNW Country Estate

Confidential Private Estate · Private Country Estate, 2,000 acres

A discreet Estate Chef role at a significant UHNW country estate, cooking for the family, shoot lunches and formal entertaining.

This role is currently open and accepting applications.

About the role

<p>A privately held estate in the Cotswolds is seeking an Estate Chef to work alongside the House Manager and estate team. The role blends relaxed family cooking with formal entertaining for up to 40 guests, plus shoot season catering.</p><p>The estate has extensive kitchen gardens and a working farm — produce-led cooking is central to the role.</p>

Responsibilities

<ul><li>Daily family cooking with seasonal, garden-led menus</li><li>Formal dinners and events with agency support</li><li>Shoot lunches and outdoor entertaining</li><li>Supplier relationships, budgets and kitchen team supervision</li></ul>

Candidate requirements

<ul><li>Private estate or private household experience essential</li><li>Comfortable moving between informal and formal service</li><li>Absolute discretion</li></ul>

Qualifications & experience

Strong classical training with modern British sensibility.

Certificates & visas

Food Safety Level 3, first aid desirable

Visa requirements

Right to work in the UK required

Benefits

<ul><li>Cottage accommodation available</li><li>Vehicle for estate use</li><li>Pension and private healthcare</li></ul>

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