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Private Chef

Full-Time Private Chef job (M/F) in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abu Dhabi

Job Description

A UHNW household located on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly skilled Live-Out Private Chef for a long-term position within a well-structured and respectful private environment.

The role centres on preparing daily breakfast, packed lunches, and dinner for a family of five, with a clear culinary direction focused on refined Mediterranean and Greek cuisine and a clean, health-driven approach using premium ingredients. This position suits a chef who is confident working autonomously and managing all aspects of a private kitchen to the highest standards.

The successful candidate will bring previous UAE experience, a strong international culinary background, and the ability to fully manage menu planning, sourcing, and kitchen operations. The household offers a competitive salary package, visa and benefits, and a professional working atmosphere built on trust and clear communication.

Responsibilities

Menu Planning & Daily Service

  • Prepare and serve daily breakfast, packed lunches for adults and children, and dinner according to the household’s routine
  • Design seasonal menus rooted in Mediterranean and Greek cuisine, enhanced by an international repertoire including Japanese, Thai, Levantine, light Italian, and modern European dishes
  • Deliver consistently high standards of flavour, presentation, nutrition, and timing, with dinners served family-style
  • Follow a clean-eating philosophy, avoiding fried foods and highly processed ingredients

Packed Lunch Preparation

  • Create balanced, nutritious, and practical packed lunches for both parents and children
  • Maintain a structured lunchbox rotation including mains, sides, fruit, and healthy snacks to ensure variety
  • Ensure all packed meals remain fresh, appealing, and suitable for school and workdays

Ingredient Sourcing & Kitchen Management

  • Take full responsibility for food purchasing, supplier selection, ordering, quality control, and storage
  • Source premium ingredients locally with strong knowledge of UAE markets and specialist suppliers
  • Maintain organised pantry, fridge, and freezer systems, including labelling, stock rotation, and waste control

Kitchen Standards & Operations

  • Keep the kitchen impeccably clean, organised, and professional at all times
  • Follow strict food safety, hygiene, and best-practice standards
  • Coordinate smoothly with other household staff when applicable

Household Integration

  • Work discreetly and professionally within a private family setting, including around children
  • Communicate clearly with principals regarding menus, preferences, and scheduling
  • Remain flexible for occasional special requests, family events, or adjusted service times

Job Requirements

Experience

  • Proven background as a Private Chef or senior chef in private households, fine dining, yachts, or high-end hospitality
  • Prior UAE experience strongly preferred, particularly in sourcing local premium produce
  • Strong expertise in Mediterranean and Greek cuisine with broad international confidence

Culinary Approach

  • Commitment to healthy, clean cooking using fresh, whole, minimally processed ingredients
  • Ability to prepare refined yet accessible meals for both adults and children
  • Excellent palate, precision, and consistency

Personal Qualities

  • Highly organised, dependable, discreet, and composed
  • Comfortable working independently and managing a complete private kitchen operation
  • Professional, respectful, and family-oriented, with ease working around children

Practical Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety, and sanitation standards (certifications preferred)
  • Excellent time management and planning skills
  • Live-out and able to commute reliably to Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

References

  • Excellent professional references required
  • Willingness to complete a paid cooking trial, depending on experience and portfolio

Working Conditions

  • Accommodation: Live-out (not provided)
  • Schedule: 6 days per week
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary

AED 15,000 – 25,000 per month (depending on experience)

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