$28,000, 33 vacation days, meals at the palace: You can now work for the Queen

Queen Elizabeth II is in search of a new “Demi Chef de Partie” at Buckingham Palace. According to the job listing, Buckingham Palace is offering a salary of about $28,000 a year, plus an employer pension contribution of 15 per cent, daily meals, and 33 vacation days a year. That’s about $5,000 more than the average salary of a line cook at a restaurant in the US — or $8,300 more than a fast food worker at McDonald’s.

While the salary may seem low, what the position lacks in monetary compensation, will likely be made up in experience. The new chef will prepare food for receptions, state dinners, and staff lunches at Buckingham Palace and other royal residences. Ultimately, the Queen is looking for someone with strong communication skills, a passion for food, an eagerness to learn new skills, a clear ability to meet deadlines, and attention to detail.

That’s understandable, considering the Queen is particular about her food — no garlic, lots of dark chocolate, and very little red meat, according to an interview with a former Buckingham Palace chef in Town & Country Magazine. With a personal fortune over $500 million, it’s unlikely that she will ever skimp on staff.