Private Chef – Abu DhabiAbout the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Private Chef to join a prestigious private household in Abu Dhabi, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the family on a daily basis.
The successful candidate should have strong versatility across Japanese, Korean, Thai, Lebanese, and Middle Eastern cuisine, with the ability to prepare a wide variety of dishes to a consistently high standard.
The role requires someone who is confident working independently within a private household, understands the high standards expected in a luxury environment, and can adapt meals to different ages, preferences, and dietary requirements.
Key Responsibilities Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the family on a daily basis. * Take full responsibility for the quality, consistency, and presentation of all meals. * Prepare a wide range of Japanese, Korean, Thai, Lebanese, and Middle Eastern dishes*. * Prepare high-quality grilled and chargrilled proteins, fresh fish, and seafood. * Prepare flavourful marinated meats using appropriate preparation and cooking techniques. * Make homemade sauces, dips, pickles, and fresh accompaniments. * Prepare fresh salads, vegetables, and well-balanced meals. * Plan weekly menus according to the family’s preferences, schedule, and dietary requirements. * Adapt meals for specific dietary requirements, including dairy-free and egg-free options. * Prepare appropriate and nutritious meals for a two-year-old, with an understanding of children’s dietary needs. * Source and purchase high-quality fresh ingredients and manage grocery requirements. * Manage kitchen stock, supplies, and equipment. * Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen organisation. * Minimise food waste while maintaining high standards of freshness and quality. * Maintain complete discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism within the family home.
About You Proven experience as a Private Chef, Personal Chef, Household Chef, or Chef within a high-end restaurant or luxury hospitality environment. * Strong experience across Japanese, Korean, Thai, Lebanese, and Middle Eastern cuisine is highly desirable. * Excellent knowledge of meat preparation, marination, grilling, and chargrilling techniques*. * Strong experience preparing fish and seafood. * Confident preparing homemade sauces, dips, pickles, and fresh accompaniments. * Comfortable cooking for both adults and young children. * Good knowledge of dietary requirements, food allergies, and alternative meal preparation. * Highly organised, reliable, flexible, and detail-oriented. * Comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of the kitchen. * Professional, discreet, and respectful of household privacy.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position: Private Chef
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: AED 3,000–5,000 per month, depending on experience
Joining: Immediate
