POSITION FILLED. NO FURTHER APPLICATIONS.
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Salary: €50,000 – €80,000 gross/year (depending on experience)
Schedule: To be confirmed, but expected to be approximately 5–6 days per week, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with some flexibility as required.
Visa Support: Yes
Accommodation: Free for first 6 months
Start Date: September 2025
Language Requirement: Fluent English (spoken and written)
Role Overview:
We’re looking for a culinary powerhouse to join a unique and ambitious private estate project in beautiful Belgrade. This isn’t just a chef job—it’s a legacy role. A rare chance to step into a blank canvas and build a fully operational, boutique-style food experience in an industrial estate kitchen serving all members of UHNW family that lives on the estate (five families) as well as their guests, all within one ultra-private compound.
You’ll be in charge of transforming the current ad-hoc kitchen into a streamlined, restaurant-level operation, complete with structured menus, supplier relations, and an empowered team of three loyal cooks that are already on-site.
If you’ve got that perfect mix of high-end restaurant and private household experience, and you’re ready for a new adventure, this is your moment.
This is not your average head chef position. You’ll be:
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Take the lead in transforming the estate’s kitchen operations, working in close collaboration with a Senior Consultant from Squad Placements as part of a full-scale consulting project commissioned by the family—which includes your onboarding and full operational support
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Designing monthly seasonal menus with approx. 5 starters, 5 mains, 5 desserts.
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Creating and managing an “Out of Hours” menu for snacks, sandwiches, and light bites.
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Managing supplier/vendor relations, procurement, and stock control—zero waste is the goal.
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Training and overseeing a team of 3 experienced cooks, ensuring consistency and excellence.
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Providing service for family members who prefer dining from this central kitchen, as well as for guests, business associates, and visiting dignitaries. It is important to note that some of the family units on the estate employ their own private chefs and prefer to have most meals in their own homes.
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Coordinating with the estate’s dedicated driver for grocery runs or eventually delegating to a junior cook.
This kitchen will operate more like a private boutique restaurant than a typical household kitchen—but with all the warmth and personality of a family home.
Candidate Profile:
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A seasoned Head Chef with experience in both fine dining and private households.
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Strong organisational and leadership skills—you’ll be setting the standard and building the system.
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Excellent communication skills in fluent English (written and spoken).
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A collaborative and grounded attitude—you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty but you bring strategy and structure with you.
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Comfortable in a multicultural, family-oriented setting where discretion and flexibility are key.
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Someone excited by the idea of living in Belgrade mid to long term—a vibrant, modern, affordable city with a thriving food scene and rich culture.
On Offer:
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Salary: €50,000 to €100,000 gross per year (based on experience and qualifications)
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Visa support and full relocation assistance
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Free accommodation for the first 6 months in Belgrade
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Work with an elite consultant and a progressive, supportive family client
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Join a high-calibre, international estate team with long-term vision
Why This Job?
Because it’s not just a kitchen—it’s a private stage. A place to create a world-class culinary program from scratch for one of the most interesting and discreet estates in Europe. A role where you have full creative freedom, no commercial chaos, and all the room to shine.
Job Reference: PC105
Interested?
Apply here or email your CV to hello@squadplacements.com – If you have a portfolio at hand to send along with your CV, we’d highly appreciate seeing it!
This search is managed exclusively by Squad Placements. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.