Private Chef

Position overview

Culinary operations and menu planning

• Plan, prepare, and present daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks as required.
• Develop varied, balanced menus suited to family preferences and dietary needs.
• Prepare international cuisines consistently in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Create nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for the children.
• Adapt menus for dietary restrictions, allergies, and nutritional preferences.

Kitchen and inventory management

• Source fresh, seasonal, premium-quality ingredients.
• Manage grocery shopping, food inventory, and kitchen supplies efficiently.
• Minimize food waste while keeping essential ingredients available.
• Maintain a clean, organized, well-managed kitchen.
• Store, handle, and preserve food according to food-safety standards.

Household service and standards

• Coordinate meal preparation and service with the family’s daily schedule.
• Adapt to changes in meal timings and household requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and personalized dining.
• Keep family and household information confidential and demonstrate professionalism, discretion, reliability, and attention to detail.

Candidate qualifications

• At least 5–7 years of relevant culinary experience, preferably in private households, luxury hotels, or fine-dining establishments.
• Experience with UHNW families or luxury private residences is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in international cuisines and contemporary culinary techniques.
• Ability to prepare nutritious, balanced, child-friendly meals.
• Skills in menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and kitchen management.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation, safe food handling, and dietary requirements.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent quality.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple culinary needs.
• Professional demeanour, adaptability, service orientation, discretion, and respect for household privacy.

Compensation

• Full-time role with a monthly salary of AED 10,000–15,000, depending on qualifications, expertise, and experience.
• Other benefits and employment arrangements will be discussed and finalized based on household needs and candidate suitability.

Schedule

• Working schedule will be according to household requirements.
• Working arrangement is to be discussed.

Location

• The role is based in Meydan, Dubai, UAE, in a private household.

Application notes

• Candidates should submit a CV highlighting culinary experience, cuisine specializations, relevant private-household or luxury-hospitality experience, current location, and salary expectations.