Villa Experience
“We found our chef through myCHEF two years ago. He has become part of the family. The placement process was thorough and professional.”
TW
The Williams Family
London
Recent stay
Staffing
Private Chef Placement in Bali
Long-term private chef placement for your villa. Vetted candidates, cooking trials, contracts, and ongoing support. From IDR 5,500,000 per month.
Same-day WhatsApp
Confirmation within the hour
50% deposit only
Balance due before event
1 waiter per 10 guests
Industry-standard service
Full cleanup
We pack up and leave
Placement Tiers
Chef Placement Options
From part-time to executive — find the right chef for your villa.
Part-Time Chef
IDR 5,500,000
/month
- 3 days per week
- Lunch & dinner
- Grocery shopping
- Menu planning
- Kitchen management
- Monthly review
Best for: Small villas, couples, part-time residents
Full-Time Chef
IDR 9,500,000
/month
- 6 days per week
- All meals
- Grocery management
- Guest catering
- Dietary specialization
- Recipe development
Best for: Family villas, regular entertaining, food-focused households
Executive Chef
IDR 15,000,000
/month
- Full-time + events
- Multi-course menus
- Wine pairing
- Staff training
- Vendor relationships
- Menu consultancy
Best for: Luxury villas, high-net-worth households, estate management
Inclusions
What's Included
Every placement includes full vetting and ongoing support.
Vetted chef profiles
Cooking trial session
Background verification
Contract preparation
Payroll guidance
Replacement guarantee
Ongoing support
Performance reviews
Process
How It Works
From brief to placement — five careful steps.
01
Brief
Cuisine, schedule, household size, dietary needs.
02
Shortlist
3–5 chef profiles matched to your requirements.
03
Trials
Cooking sessions with your top 2 candidates.
04
Placement
Contract, onboarding, first week support.
05
Support
Monthly check-ins, feedback, ongoing guidance.
Testimonials
What Clients Say
Real reviews from chef placements across Bali.
Villa Experience
“The trial sessions were invaluable. We cooked with two candidates and knew immediately who was right. Six months later, zero regrets.”
VO
Villa Owner
Canggu
Recent stay
Villa Experience
“We needed an executive chef for a complex household. myCHEF delivered three exceptional candidates. The chosen chef has transformed our dining.”
EM
Estate Manager
Uluwatu
Recent stay
Questions
Chef Placement FAQ
Typically 1–2 weeks from brief to placement. Trial sessions are scheduled within 3–5 days of shortlist approval.
We offer a 30-day replacement guarantee. If the match is not right, we restart the search at no additional cost.
We prepare standard employment contracts and provide payroll guidance. For complex arrangements, we can recommend local payroll partners.
Mediterranean, Italian, French, Asian fusion, Balinese, Japanese, plant-based, halal, kosher — we match cuisine to your preference.
Yes. Full-time and executive placements include event cooking. Part-time chefs can be booked for events at additional rates.
All Bali areas: Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Sanur, and surrounding regions.
Yes. We have placed chefs in Jakarta, Lombok, and on private yachts. International placements available on request.
One month of the chef salary as a placement fee. This covers sourcing, trials, contract, and 6 months of ongoing support.
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Find Your Chef
Tell us your requirements and we will send matched chef profiles within 48 hours.
Prices shown are estimates. Final quote includes 10% service charge and 11% VAT.
Groceries billed at cost — no markup. 50% deposit to confirm.
