Red D are recruiting a Private Family Cook for a private Irish country estate.

This is a rare opportunity to become part of a welcoming family household where exceptional home cooking, fresh seasonal ingredients and attention to detail are genuinely valued. The successful Private Family Cook will prepare healthy, flavourful meals for the family and their guests, making the most of produce from the estate’s vegetable garden while maintaining a well-organised household kitchen.

Private accommodation may be available for the successful candidate, making this an excellent long-term opportunity for someone looking for stability within a respectful and professional household.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for the family, along with snacks and children’s meals as required
• Creating varied, seasonal menus that adapt to the family’s schedule
• Preparing healthy, vegetable-led meals using fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Catering for both pescatarian and non-pescatarian family members
• Accommodating dietary requirements, allergies and guest preferences when required
• Baking fresh breads, scones, cakes, biscuits and other homemade treats
• Keeping the pantry well stocked with homemade soups, stocks, sauces and preserves where appropriate
• Planning and preparing family dinners and informal entertaining for guests
• Working with seasonal produce from the estate’s vegetable garden and contributing ideas for future planting
• Managing food purchasing, supplier relationships and household food budgets
• Maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety
• Minimising waste through thoughtful menu planning and stock management
• Working closely with the housekeeping team to ensure the smooth running of the household

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Private Family Cook, Private Chef, Estate Cook, Chalet Cook or Yacht Cook is preferred, although candidates from luxury hospitality backgrounds with the right skills and a genuine passion for family-style cooking will also be considered
• Strong knowledge of healthy, seasonal family cooking using fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Excellent baking skills, including breads, scones, cakes, biscuits and other homemade treats
• Experience preparing meals for both everyday family life and larger gatherings
• Confidence managing a kitchen independently, including menu planning, purchasing and stock control
• A warm, discreet and trustworthy approach with a strong respect for privacy
• Highly organised with excellent planning and time management skills
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing family schedules
• Calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working around children, family members and guests
• A genuine passion for producing wholesome, flavourful food that people look forward to eating every day

Your Cooking Style

The successful Private Family Cook will enjoy preparing food that is:

• Fresh and seasonal
• Vegetable-led and ingredient focused
• Nutritious, balanced and full of flavour
• Generous, comforting and beautifully presented
• Family-focused rather than restaurant formal
• Rooted in excellent ingredients and simple, confident cooking

This is a role for someone who takes real pride in creating delicious, home-cooked food that becomes an important part of family life.

What’s on Offer

• Excellent salary
• Private accommodation available if required
• Paid annual leave
• Long-term position within a welcoming family household

We can only consider candidates with full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the EU. UK passport holders are also welcome to apply.