Head Chef

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking an experienced private household chef with a strong background in authentic Indian cuisine to plan daily menus and oversee kitchen operations.

The role requires maintaining high standards of taste, quality and presentation while ensuring strict hygiene and safety. You will train staff, manage inventory, adapt menus to family preferences, and handle dietary requests discreetly.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cooking with strong Indian cuisine expertise.
• Experience planning daily menus and special dietary needs.
• Well-versed in hygiene and food safety standards.
• Ability to work independently in a private household.
• Proven track record of reliability and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Plan design and update menus featuring authentic Indian cuisine
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and presentation
• Manage food costing, portion control, and inventory to minimize wastage
• Train, supervise, and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards
• Ensure strict compliance with hygiene and food safety standards
• Innovate and introduce new dishes while maintaining authenticity
• Handle guest feedback and special dietary customization requests professionally

Skills

Indian cuisine

Menu planning

Food safety

Household chef

Hygiene practices

Independent worker

Communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan design and update menus featuring authentic Indian cuisine
• Oversee day‑to‑day kitchen operations ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and presentation
• Manage food costing, portion control, and inventory to minimize wastage
• Train, supervise, and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards
• Ensure strict compliance with hygiene and food safety standards
• Innovate and introduce new dishes while maintaining authenticity
• Handle guest feedback and special dietary customization requests professionally

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on cooking experience, with strong expertise in Indian cuisine
• Prior experience working as a personal/home chef for a private household preferred
• Sound knowledge of Indian cooking techniques, spices, and regional flavors
• Ability to plan and prepare daily meals, and adapt menus based on family preferences and dietary needs
• Strong personal hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety practices
• Trustworthy, honest, and reliable with a good work ethic
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to household routines and schedules