Role: Live-out Private Chef
Days: 5 days per week
Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: AED 30k-35k p/m (£75,000–£85,000 annually) DOE
Contract: Permanent
Start: September 2025
Benefits: Competitive salary and Dubai contract; Visa; Private healthcare; 20 days paid annual leave
We are seeking a highly-skilled and dynamic Private Chef with a particular flair for Asian cuisine for an UHNW international family, newly based in Dubai, UAE
The two adult Principals are sophisticated diners who enjoy the worlds’ top restaurants and have a deep appreciation of healthy, contemporary fusion dishes inspired by Asian, Japanese, Mediterranean and other global cuisines
Responsible for all culinary operations from menu design & planning to ingredient sourcing and preparation, you must be confident working solo in the kitchen and able to elevate daily meals to fine-dining standards. You will also coordinate private dinners for regular entertaining, in addition to occasional catering at the Client’s offices
Ideal candidates will have a background in Michelin-level or top-tier restaurants, will be calm under pressure and fully confident in a VIP private household setting. With 2 children (aged 8 & 10) in the household, the Chef should also be familiar with cooking for kids and adhering to dietary preferences. Willingness to accompany the Family for international travel would be an added bonus
Chefs with a particular specialty in Japanese cooking will also be highly prioritised
To apply for this role you must;
• Be based in Dubai or be willing to relocate
• Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one
• Have excellent contactable references
• Have 3-5+ years’ experience working as Private Chef within private households and with top-tier restaurant experience
To apply for this role please send your CV to: mena@poppylaneplacements.com