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Chef - Qatari Family

Sendian Group
Baladiyat ad Dawhah, QAT
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
International cuisineMiddle Eastern cuisineIndian cuisineMeal planningFood hygiene and safetyDietary meal preparation

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About the role

Full-time, live-in Private Family Chef role serving a Qatari family.

Prepare varied meals, plan daily menus, maintain high hygiene and food-quality standards, and adapt food to family preferences and dietary needs.

The ideal candidate is flexible, respectful, well-organized, and experienced in a private household or similar setting.

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and refreshments; plan daily and weekly menus around family preferences.
  • Prepare international and Middle Eastern cuisines and healthy, balanced, high-quality meals; accommodate dietary needs, allergies, and special requests.
  • Prepare food for gatherings, guests, and small events; ensure appropriate presentation and portions.
  • Manage grocery lists and fresh-ingredient purchases; check quality, freshness, and expiry dates; maintain kitchen and pantry stock.
  • Reduce food waste and manage ingredients efficiently.
  • Maintain a clean, hygienic, organized kitchen and follow food-safety, storage, and hygiene standards.
  • Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance requirements; coordinate with household staff as needed.
  • Protect family and household privacy, adapt to meal timings, and support special occasions and family events.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3–5 years of professional cooking experience.
  • Previous experience as a Private Chef, Family Chef, Hotel Chef, Restaurant Chef, or in a similar position.
  • Strong knowledge of different cuisines and cooking techniques; ability to independently plan and prepare complete meals.
  • Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety; able to prepare everyday family meals and special-occasion dishes.
  • Good organization and time-management skills; clean, professional, respectful, trustworthy, and discreet.
  • Able to live with the family full-time.
  • Effective English communication is required; Arabic is an advantage.
  • Previous Qatar or GCC experience is preferred; strong practical experience specializing in Indian cuisine is highly preferred.

Work arrangement

  • Full-time, live-in household role; work location is in person.

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