Family Chef jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £19–£31 an hour (about £3,300–£5,350 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of 5 days a week with flexible evenings. Employers ask for culinary training or professional kitchen experience and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Edinburgh.
- Typical pay
- £19–£31
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £3,300–£5,350
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 5 days a week with flexible evenings
- Open now
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- register to be matched
Open family chef positions in Edinburgh
No open position is listed for Edinburgh today. New family chef jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Family ChefAbout family chef jobs in Edinburgh
A family chef cooks restaurant-quality meals for one family every day, combining professional technique with family-friendly menus. In Edinburgh, these roles are offered by private households across Edinburgh and the Lothians, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Edinburgh is known for asset management, fintech, informatics, and tourism, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as NatWest Group, abrdn, Baillie Gifford, Skyscanner, and the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh is the UK's second-largest financial centre and manages hundreds of billions of pounds in assets.
Main duties
- Design balanced weekly menus for adults and children
- Cook all main meals to a professional standard
- Source premium ingredients and manage suppliers
- Cater family events and holidays
- Keep kitchen records, allergens and budgets
Family Chef pay in Edinburgh
Household incomes in Edinburgh are shaped by an average local salary of around £38,000, which is why family chef pay here sits above the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a family chef
- 7:00Breakfast service
- 9:30Shopping & prep
- 12:30Lunch
- 15:00Batch cooking
- 18:30Dinner & clean-down
Why work in Edinburgh?
The local job market is growing at 3.7% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh is often described as “Scotland's Finance and Fintech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Culinary training or professional kitchen experience
- Experience in private households
- Food safety certificate
- Portfolio of menus
Working in United Kingdom
- Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
- Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
- Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.
Live-in or live-out?
Most family chef roles in Edinburgh are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your family chef experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family chef earn in Edinburgh?
Family Chef jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £19–£31 an hour (about £3,300–£5,350 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in family chef jobs in Edinburgh?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most family chef roles in Edinburgh are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a family chef in UK?
Employers ask for culinary training or professional kitchen experience, experience in private households and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
What does a family chef do day to day?
A family chef cooks restaurant-quality meals for one family every day, combining professional technique with family-friendly menus. Typical duties include design balanced weekly menus for adults and children, cook all main meals to a professional standard, source premium ingredients and manage suppliers.
How do I apply for family chef jobs in Edinburgh on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Edinburgh hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a family chef work?
A typical schedule is 5 days a week with flexible evenings. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.