Private Chef – Dubai

Position Title: Private Chef

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: AED 30,000 gross/month neg

Accommodation: Not provide

Start: September

Työaikataulu:
    •    When Principals are in Residence: 6 days/week, 1 day off
    •    When Principals are Away: Monday to Friday (Saturday and Sunday off)
Holiday Entitlement: 30 calendar days per year?
Travel Requirement: No travel required 

Työn yleiskatsaus:
A highly experienced and professional Private Chef is required for a private household based in Dubai. The role involves working alongside another chef (an Indian chef from the family’s London residence), particularly when the principals are in residence. This is a live-out position, ideal for a chef with a strong knowledge of international, health-conscious, and organic cooking, with the ability to adapt to specific dietary needs.

Household Details:
    •    Two adult principals
    •    The lady of the house is vegetarian, while the gentleman is not
    •    They do not entertain frequently, typically hosting 2 small dinners per week (up to 8 guests)
    •    Occasional family visits from London, including children (aged 8–16)
    •    Possibly 1–2 large parties per year hosted at the residence

Tärkeimmät vastuut:
    •    Plan and prepare daily meals for the principals, ensuring a vegetarian diet for the lady and non-vegetarian meals for the gentleman as requested
    •    Focus on organic, fresh ingredients as much as possible
    •    Collaborate and coordinate with the Indian chef when both are working in the kitchen
    •    Maintain an organized, hygienic, and well-stocked kitchen at all times
    •    Adapt menus according to preferences, dietary requirements, and any visiting guests (including children)
    •    Occasionally assist with preparation for private dinners or events (up to 8 guests)
    •    Ensure high standards of food presentation and quality
    •    Respect confidentiality and maintain a professional and discreet approach at all times 

Candidate Profile:
    •    Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar private household or high-end hospitality setting
    •    Strong culinary skills in vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine, with a focus on healthy, organic
    •    Professional, discreet, and collaborative — able to work alongside another chef when required
    •    Flexible and adaptive with a calm, positive demeanor
    •    Fluent in English; other languages a plus

Lisätietoja:
    •    No requirement to travel with the principals currently
    •    When the family is away (4+ months a year), working hours are Monday to Friday, with weekends off

Interview process:
-1st interview  Zoom with family PA
-2nd interview with the family office
-1 day trial