Private Chef job

| Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Posted Date 9/08/2026

Description

Job Description

A private household on Jumeirah Bay Island, Dubai, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Private Chef to take full responsibility for the culinary needs of a small household.

The position is primarily for two principals, with occasional cooking required for guests and private dinners. The family enjoys food that is fresh, healthy, naturally nutritious, and full of flavour, with a particular preference for Greek, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.

Rather than elaborate or highly decorative dishes, the family values excellent ingredients, precise cooking, balanced flavours and exceptional taste. The successful Chef will be expected to understand these principles and prepare simple, wholesome food to a consistently high standard.

This is an autonomous position suited to a professionally trained Chef who is confident managing a private household kitchen, planning menus, sourcing ingredients and adapting meals precisely to the principals’ preferences.

The Role

The Chef will oversee all aspects of the family’s daily food preparation, from menu planning and ingredient sourcing through to cooking, presentation and kitchen organisation.

The usual routine includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, with occasional additional preparation for guests or special occasions.

The family appreciates straightforward food prepared exceptionally well and expects the Chef to place greater emphasis on quality, freshness, nutritional value and flavour than on elaborate presentation.

Responsibilities

Prepare fresh, nutritious and flavourful breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.
Plan varied menus according to the principals’ individual preferences.
Specialise in Greek, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, alongside modern healthy dishes.
Prepare fresh fish, chicken, vegetables, salads, soups, pasta and healthy appetisers.
Adjust recipes, ingredients and cooking techniques according to the principals’ tastes.
Personally source and purchase premium-quality ingredients.
Manage grocery shopping and maintain appropriate household food supplies.
Identify and establish relationships with trusted suppliers.
Source high-quality fresh produce, fish, poultry and other ingredients.
Give particular attention to the quality and freshness of fish and produce.
Maintain impeccable standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
Organise food storage and monitor the freshness and condition of ingredients.
Prepare occasional meals for guests and private entertaining.
Create more sophisticated menus when required for special dinners.
Manage the kitchen independently with minimal supervision.
Maintain consistency in taste and quality from one meal to the next.

Cuisine & Culinary Style

The family prefers healthy, uncomplicated and flavourful food rather than overly elaborate cuisine.

Preferred styles include:

Greek cuisine
Italian cuisine
Mediterranean cuisine
Contemporary healthy cooking

Typical ingredients and dishes may include:

Fresh salads and vegetables
Homemade vegetable soups
Fresh fish
Chicken
Pasta
Porridge
Avocado toast
Smoked salmon
Olives
Fresh berries
Healthy appetisers

The ideal Chef will understand how to make simple ingredients taste exceptional without unnecessarily complicating the dishes.

Dietary Preferences

The Chef must be comfortable working within the family’s specific dietary requirements:

Dairy is generally excluded; small amounts of butter are acceptable.
No milk.
No eggs.
No shellfish.
Red meat is generally avoided, with chicken preferred.
No desserts or sweet dishes.
No deep-fried food.
No excessively rich, fatty or heavy dishes.
Strong preference for fresh, nutritious and naturally healthy ingredients.
Premium-quality ingredients are important, particularly fresh or wild fish and high-quality produce.
Taste and nutritional quality take priority over elaborate presentation.
More refined presentation is only expected for private dinners and special occasions.

Typical Daily Schedule

Breakfast – approximately 10:00 AM

Porridge prepared with water
Avocado toast with smoked salmon
Additional smoked salmon
Olives
Fresh berries

Lunch – approximately 1:00 PM

Vegetable soup
Fresh salad
Chicken prepared according to the principal’s preference

Dinner – approximately 7:00 PM

Fresh salad
Healthy appetiser
Fresh fish prepared according to the principal’s preferred style

The daily menu is illustrative and will be adapted according to the principals’ preferences and requirements.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Proven experience as a Private Chef, Personal Chef, Family Chef or in a comparable private household position.
Formal culinary education or recognised professional culinary training.
Strong technical cooking skills and substantial professional experience.
Excellent knowledge of Greek, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
Strong knowledge of healthy cooking techniques and nutritious meal preparation.
A thorough understanding of premium-quality fresh ingredients.
Experience sourcing ingredients, managing groceries and dealing directly with suppliers.
The ability to manage a private kitchen independently.
Good spoken English.
Excellent attention to taste, consistency and ingredient quality.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
High standards of hygiene and kitchen management.
A discreet, reliable and professional manner.
Flexibility to adapt to the principals’ preferences and changing schedule.

Working Conditions

Position: Private Chef
Location: Jumeirah Bay Island, Dubai
Accommodation: Live-out
Schedule: 6 days per week
Household: Primarily two principals
Guests: Occasional guests and private dinners
Family presence in Dubai: Typically approximately 3–6 months per year
Travel: The family may spend extended periods outside Dubai

As the family does not reside in Dubai year-round, the employment arrangement during periods of absence will be discussed with the successful candidate. Depending on the arrangement agreed, this may involve year-round employment or an adjusted salary during periods when the family is away.

Selection Process

The principal will be in Dubai and intends to meet a shortlist of suitably qualified candidates.

Selected candidates may be invited to complete a practical cooking trial, giving the principal the opportunity to assess their culinary style, taste, technical ability and suitability for the household.

The family intends to appoint the successful Private Chef by the end of September 2026.

Salary

Competitive salary, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, culinary expertise and overall suitability for the household.

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Chef

Housing

Live-out