Private Chef – Villa Bookings (Lake Como, Italy)
Company: yhangry
Location: Como, Lombardy, Italy, 22100
Job Type: Contract (July – October 2026)
IMPORTANT
Only chefs based in or very close to Lake Como will be considered. Applications from outside the region will not be reviewed.
Job Description
yhangry is hiring a private chef to cook for English-speaking guests staying in villas and holiday rentals around Lake Como this summer.
Bookings are concentrated in Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio, and Cernobbio, running July through September. Guests are predominantly affluent US, UK, and Australian travellers on longer stays who expect in-villa dining to match the setting.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare meals for villa guests based on agreed menus (breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a combination)
- Source local, seasonal ingredients from Lake Como and the wider Lombardy region
- Design menus that feel locally rooted while catering to international dietary preferences and requirements
- Manage grocery shopping and ingredient costs
- Keep the kitchen clean and professional throughout every stay
- Be a reliable, discreet, and professional presence in the villa
Requirements
- Must be based in or very close to Lake Como
- Proven experience as a private chef or in luxury hospitality
- Strong knowledge of Northern Italian cuisine
- Able to communicate clearly in English with guests
- Trustworthy, punctual, and professional
Why This Role?
- Lake Como is one of Italy’s most in-demand summer destinations, with consistently high villa booking volumes from July–September
- Local assignments only — no travel outside the Como area
- Work with international guests in exceptional lakeside settings
- Strong repeat booking and referral potential through yhangry’s Italian villa network
How to Apply
Register via yhangry to be considered for bookings:
https://yhangry.com/booking/chef-register
Our team will be in touch with next steps once registered.
Job Type: Contract
Benefits: Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: €4,000.00 - €6,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
