Job Description

Position:

Stay-in Personal Chef (full-time, live-in)

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Start Date:

Immediately

Reporting to:

The household (family)

Accommodation & Visa:

Employer will provide live-in accommodation, UAE employment visa

Key Responsibilities

Plan and prepare daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) for the household, aligned with the family's preferences, dietary requirements and schedule. Special focus on Turkish cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine and international dishes; ability to adapt menus accordingly. Collaborate with the family on weekly or monthly menu planning, taking into account nutrition, allergies/intolerances, children's meals, entertaining guests. Shop for or source high-quality, fresh ingredients (local markets, suppliers) and manage pantry/kitchen stock. Maintain a clean, organized, hygienic kitchen environment: food safety, hygiene standards, storage, kitchen equipment maintenance. Offer flexibility to cook for occasions (private dinners, guest entertaining) as needed. Work closely and discreetly with household team and respect household routines, confidentiality and privacy. Live-in role: reside in accommodation provided, be available as per agreed schedule: 6 days work, 1 day off Maintain professionalism, punctuality, good communication with the family, high standards of presentation and culinary quality.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum

5 years professional chef experience

, including at least

2 years in Dubai or UAE household/private-chef environment

(or similar high-end hospitality/private-household environment). Demonstrable experience cooking Turkish cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine, and varied international dishes. Proven ability to design menus, adapt to dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc). Strong kitchen management skills (ingredient sourcing, inventory, hygiene, food safety certification preferred). Live-in household experience preferred (i.e., comfortable residing in employer accommodation). Excellent references from previous private-household or luxury-hospitality roles. Good English communication skills. Discreet, reliable, flexible, respectful of household privacy. Valid UAE driver's licence is a plus (or ability to source transport/shopping). Willingness to sometimes accommodate guest dinners or occasional entertaining.

Benefits & Terms

Live-in accommodation provided UAE employment visa, return annual flight Competitive salary Weekly day off + annual leave per UAE labour law Probation period for 6 months Confidentiality and household privacy obligation.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month