Location: Dubai (Live-out, accommodation included)

Position Type: Full-time

Overview:
We are seeking an exceptional Private Chef with experience working in Michelin-starred restaurants and a strong background in Mediterranean cuisine. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and delivering high-quality, restaurant-standard meals for a private household, ensuring outstanding culinary experiences while maintaining the highest standards of discretion, professionalism, and service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and occasional special event menus for the principal, family, and guests.
• Develop creative, seasonal, and nutritionally balanced Mediterranean-inspired menus tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
• Source and select premium-quality ingredients from trusted suppliers and specialty vendors.
• Maintain Michelin-level culinary standards in food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations.
• Manage all kitchen inventory, purchasing, stock rotation, and food cost control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Cater for private events, entertaining, and VIP guest dining experiences when required.
• Adapt menus and meal plans to accommodate travel schedules, special occasions, and dietary preferences.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Work closely with household staff to ensure seamless meal service and guest experience.
• Stay current with culinary trends, techniques, and innovations while respecting the principal's preferences.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Private Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Sous Chef within Michelin-starred or equivalent fine dining establishments.
• Strong expertise in Mediterranean cuisine, including Italian, Greek, Spanish, French Mediterranean, and Levantine influences.
• Experience working within private households, UHNW family offices, luxury yachts, villas, or high-end hospitality environments is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of nutrition, special diets, and healthy cooking techniques.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain complete discretion and confidentiality.
• Flexible and adaptable with a service-oriented mindset.
• Professional culinary qualifications from a recognized institution preferred.
• Fluent English communication skills; additional languages are advantageous.