Private Chef – Luxury Private Family

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals for the family as per dietary preferences and meal schedules.
• Cook authentic Arabic cuisine, including traditional Emirati, Lebanese, Levantine, and Middle Eastern dishes.
• Prepare international cuisine when required, including continental, Mediterranean, Asian, and healthy meal options.
• Plan weekly menus in coordination with the family or household manager.
• Ensure all meals are prepared to a luxury hospitality standard.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety in the kitchen.
• Source, check, and manage high-quality ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Handle food preparation for family gatherings, guests, private events, and special occasions.
• Manage food inventory, kitchen equipment, storage, and expiry dates.
• Follow specific dietary requirements, allergies, preferences, and special meal plans.
• Work professionally with household staff, service team, and the house manager.
• Maintain complete confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Private Chef, Family Chef, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or similar role.
• Previous experience with private families, VIP households, luxury villas, royal families, or luxury hospitality organizations is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in preparing Arabic cuisine is mandatory.
• Good knowledge of international cuisine and healthy cooking.
• Ability to prepare meals for both daily family dining and formal guest service.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and proper kitchen standards.
• Ability to work in a private household environment with flexibility and professionalism.
• Presentable, respectful, discreet, and well-organized.
• Able to understand and follow family preferences, cultural requirements, and special instructions.
• Good communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.