Role: Private / Family Chef
Days: 5 days per week (including weekends as required)
Hours: 8 hours per day plus 1 hour lunch break (typically 12pm–9pm, flexibility required)
Location: Jumeirah Islands, Dubai (with occasional travel)
Salary: AED 22,000–25,000 per month (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Benefits: • 22 days annual leave • Medical insurance provided • Visa • AED 3,000 annual contribution towards return flight
A private family based in Jumeirah Islands, Dubai, is seeking an experienced and calm Live-Out Private Family Chef to prepare healthy, balanced and nutritious meals for a household of four, including two children
This role suits a Chef who enjoys working within a structured, low-stress family environment and who is comfortable following guidance from a nutritionist. Cooking is an important part of the family’s daily routine, with an emphasis on simple, wholesome food rather than formal service. Candidates should be flexible with hours and weekend work, be willing to travel with the family (beneficial but not essential) and be already based in Dubai for ASAP start
Duties include:
• Preparing daily meals for adults and children, including snacks and lunchboxes
• Following pre-approved weekly meal plans and nutritional guidance
• Menu planning within agreed guidelines, with flexibility to adapt when required
• Cooking a variety of cuisines, with a preference for Italian and Mediterranean styles
• Vegetarian, gluten-free, fish and meat cookery (strictly no fried food)
• Sourcing fresh, high-quality ingredients and grocery shopping 2–3 times per week
• Managing kitchen stock, checking expiry dates and minimising waste
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen
• Preparing simple family-style meals and occasional entertaining
• Communicating clearly with the Family Manager and household team
To apply for the position please send your CV to mena@poppylaneplacements.com