Executive Chef

Kendrick Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An exclusive private property in Dubai is searching for a world-class Executive Chef to lead culinary operations. This role requires a seasoned professional with private chef experience in VVIP households, excellent culinary skills, and a commitment to high standards of food presentation. The package includes live-out accommodation, health insurance, and annual leave, making it an exceptional opportunity for culinary excellence on a global stage.

Benefits

Live-out option with a furnished apartment

Health insurance

Two return economy flights per year

30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a 5-star restaurant or luxury hotel.
• Previous private chef experience in a VVIP household is mandatory.
• International living and working experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation activities across a large team.
• Inspect kitchen operations to maintain high standards.
• Plan visually impressive food displays for events.
• Train junior chefs in recipes and techniques.
• Manage procurement and coordinate equipment maintenance.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of global cuisines

Expertise in Western and Middle Eastern cooking

Strong culinary principles knowledge

Menu planning skills

Exceptional food presentation creativity

Education

4-year culinary degree or equivalent training

Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety

Level 2 Allergy Awareness

Level 2 HACCP

Safe Chemical Handling certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive Chef Private Property Dubai

Salary: Negotiable DOE Live-In Accommodation Provided

Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking a world‑class Executive Chef for an exclusive private property based in Dubai. This exceptional opportunity is suited to a seasoned culinary professional with private chef experience in VVIP households who is passionate about creative food approaches and committed to delivering the highest standards fitting of a royal kitchen.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 4-year culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training
• Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety (Supervisors)
• Level 2 Allergy Awareness
• Level 2 HACCP
• Safe Chemical Handling certification
• Previous private chef experience in a VVIP household (mandatory)
• 5 years experience in a 5-star restaurant or luxury hotel
• Proven experience leading large culinary teams
• International living and working experience

Essential Culinary Skills & Expertise:

• Excellent broad-based knowledge of global cuisines: Mediterranean (Spanish French Italian Greek) British American Australian Middle Eastern and Asian
• Expertise in Western and Middle Eastern cooking
• Strong understanding of culinary principles and cooking techniques
• High-level menu planning skills with the ability to design and coordinate varied seasonally Influenced menus
• Briefing and coordination of service teams
• Exceptional creativity in food presentation
• Quality control ensures all dishes meet high standards for taste, temperature and appearance
• Advanced HACCP implementation and staff training
• Resource management raw ingredients OS&E PPE and stock control
• Adheres to and enforces hygiene and safety standards in all kitchen areas

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate food preparation activities across a large team
• Inspect supplies, equipment and kitchen operations to maintain standards
• Plan decorative and visually impressive food displays for events and functions
• Maintain accurate records including recipe books, guest preferences and operations logs
• Collaborate with household staff to develop new recipes and menus based on seasonal availability
• Train junior chefs in standard operating recipes and new techniques
• Demonstrate new cooking methods and equipment
• Manage procurement and coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for menu planning, scheduling and reporting

Package Includes:

• Live-out option available with a one-bedroom furnished apartment
• Health insurance
• Two return economy flights per year (after 12 months of employment)
• Unlimited employment contract
• 30 days annual leave

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-profile household and showcase your culinary excellence on a global stage. Candidates with the right background, leadership ability and a passion for excellence are encouraged to apply.