Private Executive Chef

We are thrilled to announce that we are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to manage the culinary and kitchen operations of a private residence for a single family office in Dubai. What You Will Get • AED 30,000 monthly salary with a 10% annual increase • Annual performance bonus of up to 40%, plus an AI adoption bonus of up to 10% • Category A worldwide health insurance, with the option to include your spouse and children • 30 days paid annual leave and two return flights home per year • Live-out role, one day off per week • UAE employment visa, company phone, laptop and uniform • Company-funded training and professional development • Occasional international travel with the household, with additional compensation Your Responsibilities • Design daily and tasting menus tailored to the family’s preferences • Cook to precise, household-approved nutritional targets, calculating calories, protein and micronutrients per serving • Work with strict ingredient exclusions and rigorous allergen control • Plan and deliver dinner parties and larger household events • Own procurement, international sourcing, stock control and food costs • Run the kitchen independently using spreadsheets, a recipe database and AI tools About You • At least 8 years in professional kitchens • Substantial experience in a leading fine dining or Michelin-starred kitchen, in the UAE or abroad • Proven ability to cook to quantified nutritional targets • Strong across French, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, Indian and plant-based cuisine • Comfortable working independently, without a permanent brigade • Discreet, highly organised and fluent in English • Private household experience is strongly preferred If you are passionate about exceptional food and have the experience and personality to thrive in an ultra-luxury private household, we would love to hear from you!