Private Family Chef - Jumeirah Islands, Dubai
Overview
A private family based in Jumeirah Islands, Dubai, seeks an experienced and calm Live-Out Private Family Chef to prepare healthy, balanced, and nutritious meals for a household of four, including two children.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: AED 22,000–25,000 per month (depending on experience)
- 22 days annual leave
- Medical insurance provided
- Visa sponsorship
- AED 3,000 annual contribution towards return flight
Working Hours and Contract
- Permanent contract
- 5 days per week (including weekends as required)
- 8 hours per day plus 1 hour lunch break (typically 12pm–9pm, flexibility required)
- Start date: ASAP
Location and Travel
Based in Jumeirah Islands, Dubai, with occasional travel required (beneficial but not essential).
Duties
- Prepare daily meals for adults and children, including snacks and lunchboxes
- Follow pre-approved weekly meal plans and nutritional guidance
- Menu planning within agreed guidelines, with flexibility to adapt
- Cook a variety of cuisines, especially Italian and Mediterranean
- Vegetarian, gluten-free, fish and meat cookery (no fried food)
- Source fresh, high-quality ingredients and grocery shop 2–3 times per week
- Manage kitchen stock, check expiry dates, and minimize waste
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic kitchen
- Prepare simple family-style meals and occasional entertaining
- Communicate clearly with the Family Manager and household team
Requirements
Candidate should be flexible with hours and weekend work, comfortable following nutritionist guidance, and ideally already based in Dubai.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to mena@poppylaneplacements.com.
