Recruitelle.
Home / Household staff / Private Chef
Household staff

Private chef Switzerland for family, guests and travel

A private chef combines dependable family cooking with menus for guests while respecting allergies, diets and the household schedule. We search throughout Switzerland.

Book an intro call ↗

What the role covers

The remit covers menus, purchasing, stock, hygiene, daily meals and formal entertaining. It can also include travel, several kitchens and leadership of additional kitchen staff.

A cooking trial tests flavour, organisation, hygiene and response to a real brief. Private household references show whether standards remain consistent in daily work.

Plan menus and purchasing
Handle diets safely
Cook for family and guests
Manage kitchen and stock
Run a cooking trial

Market and salary in Switzerland

The indicative 2026 gross annual salary for this role in Switzerland is CHF 90'000 to 170'000. Experience in comparable private households, languages, travel and responsibility across several residences determine the position within the range.

How the search works

You remain the employer. Applications come directly to you, you select and you hire. We run the brief, search, interviews and reference checks in your name, billed by the hour, with no placement commission. Price and scope are agreed in the initial conversation.

Common questions.

How do you assess a private chef?
The process combines interviews, checked references and a cooking trial based on an agreed menu brief.
Can a private chef travel?
Yes. Travel days, accommodation, kitchens and seasonal residences are specified in the role profile.
Can the chef handle medical diets?
Yes. Allergies, medical requirements and family preferences are assessed directly and included in the trial.
Book an intro call ↗