Role: Live-out Private Chef
Schedule: 6 days per week
Hours: 10–12 hours per day depending on service requirements
Days Off: 6 per month
Salary: AED, 22,000-30,000 p/m (tax-free salary)
Benefits; 24 working days Annual Leave p/y; Annual return Flight: Medical Insurance
Start Date: 1st December 2025/Flexible
A new opportunity has arisen for a flexible and skilled Private Chef (Sous to Snr. Sous level or above) to join a prestigious UHNW household based in Dubai
Supporting a family of four (including cooking for children aged 5&4), this role requires a refined culinary professional with strong fine-dining training and the ability to deliver high-quality European/Mediterranean and international cuisine in a family-focused environment.
You will operate independently with full responsibility for kitchen operations, menu development and premium ingredient sourcing, providing both daily family dining as well as elegant entertaining when required.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Daily preparation of fresh, healthy and refined meals for family of 4
- Cooking predominantly European and international cuisine
- Ability to deliver fine dining restaurant-level execution and also Family style dining
- Create varied weekly menus and adapt to dietary preferences
- Prepare family-friendly service as well as elegant dinner party menus
- Manage kitchen operations independently; maintain hygiene and cleanliness
- Collaborate with household staff to coordinate ingredient procurement and inventory management
- Source premium ingredients from specialist suppliers and markets
- Adjust cooking style for adults vs children; support healthy nutrition and balanced meals
- Travel with the family when required
- Maintain discretion, confidentiality and UHNW household etiquette at all times
To apply for this role you must;
• Be Dubai based with own accommodation
• Have a valid background check or be willing to obtain one
• Have excellent contactable references
• Have 3-5+ years’ experience working as a Sous Chef or above and ideally with Private Household experience
To apply for the position please send your CV to mena@poppylaneplacements.com