Location: Dubai, UAE
Household: UHNW Family
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Accommodation: Live-in or Live-out (to be discussed)
Start: ASAP / Flexible
Salary: Competitive, DOE + full benefits package
A prestigious UHNW family in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled Private Chef specialising in Japanese cuisine, with advanced expertise in sushi, sashimi and omakase-style dining. The Chef should be Japanese-speaking.
The successful candidate will deliver exceptional daily meals and elevated guest entertaining, with strong understanding of premium seafood handling, seasonal menu planning and Asian culinary techniques. Japanese language skills are required to support communication with suppliers, ingredient sourcing and cultural nuance in menu creation.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare daily refined Japanese and Asian-fusion meals for the family
- Deliver high-level sushi, sashimi, omakase and kaiseki-style dining
- Plan weekly menus based on seasonality and family preferences
- Manage premium ingredient sourcing and supplier relationships
- Ensure pristine kitchen hygiene, organisation and food safety compliance
- Support small-scale entertaining and VIP guest service
- Travel with the family if required (regional or international)
- Maintain full discretion and UHNW household standards
Candidate Requirements
- Extensive experience as a Sushi or Asian-Cuisine Chef within fine dining / luxury / Michelin-level kitchens
- Previous experience working within a UHNW private residence preferred
- Proven skill handling premium fish, seafood ageing, rice mastery and modern Japanese plating
- Professional command of Japanese language (spoken essential)
- Highly adaptable, polished, discreet and service-led
- Ability to work independently with flexible scheduling
To apply for the position please send your CV to mena@poppylaneplacements.com