Job summary
We are hiring an Executive Private Chef for a distinguished private household in Accra. This is a senior, autonomous role — you own the kitchen. From crafting rotating Ghanaian and continental menus to managing budgets, stocking, and hygiene standards, you set the bar. Hotel or restaurant background required.
Job descriptions & requirements
Requirements:
- 3 – 8 years of proven professional cooking experience
- Previous experience as a head chef, executive chef, or private household chef
- Formal culinary training — culinary school, hotel, or catering programme
- Must have worked in a professional kitchen — hotel, restaurant, or catering establishment
- Strong command of both Ghanaian and continental cuisine
- Proven experience managing grocery budgets, cost tracking, and reporting
- Proficiency in healthy cooking methods: grilling, air-frying, steaming, oven-roasting
- Commitment to cooking exclusively with fresh, natural ingredients — absolutely no bouillons, stock cubes, or artificial flavour enhancers
- Meticulous kitchen hygiene, food safety, and organisation standards
- Ability to supervise kitchen help and enforce cleaning standards independently
- Full autonomy in kitchen management is stocking, equipment, purchasing decisions
- Reliable, proactive, and confident operating without supervision
- Strong verifiable references from a previous employer is mandatory
- Healthy, nutritious yet tasty meals, pastries, starters and desserts.
Advantageous:
- Experience cooking for high-net-worth families or senior executives
- Experience preparing meals for children, including school packs
- Creative plating and presentation skills to hotel standard
- Familiarity with health-conscious and clean eating meal preparation
Remuneration:
- GHS 2,500 minimum (negotiatble) per month, depending on experience.
- Health cover and lunch provided.
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