Private Chef

YOSH HOSPITALITY LLC OPC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Yosh Hospitality LLC OPC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Private Household Chef to plan and prepare daily meals, snacks, and special menus for a family and guests. You will tailor menus to preferences, dietary needs, and schedules, using fresh seasonal ingredients and maintaining high standards of flavour, presentation, and portion control.

Responsibilities include sourcing produce from trusted suppliers, managing shopping lists within budget, ensuring hygiene and allergen control, and

Qualifications

• Prior private household chef experience required or preferred.
• Formal culinary training or cookery qualifications desirable.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, menu planning and modern techniques.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, allergen awareness and safety requirements.
• Experience catering for families, children and private events desirable.
• Current hygiene certification or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily meals, snacks, canapes and special menus per family preferences and schedule.
• Prepare varied, balanced menus using fresh seasonal ingredients; cater for dietary needs.
• Cook for adults, children, guests and staff; adapt recipes and presentation as needed.
• Source fresh produce from reliable suppliers and manage shopping within budget.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, safety, portion control and stock rotation; minimise waste.
• Coordinate with household staff and event professionals for events or travel.

Skills

Private chef experience

Culinary training

Menu planning

Food hygiene

Private events

Hygiene certification

Driving licence

References

Education

Formal culinary training

Hygiene certification

Job description

Meal Planning and Food Preparation Plan and prepare daily meals snacks canapes and special menus in accordance with the family s preferences and schedule Create varied balanced and nutritious menus using fresh seasonal and high-quality ingredients Cater for dietary requirements allergies intolerances and personal preferences with care and accuracy Prepare meals for adults children guests and staff where required adapting recipes and presentation appropriately Prepare packed lunches school meals travel food and meals for events or entertaining when requested Maintain consistent standards of flavour presentation portion control and timing Private Household Catering Source fresh produce meat fish specialist ingredients and other kitchen supplies from suitable suppliers Prepare accurate shopping lists and manage food purchasing within agreed budgets Build positive relationships with local suppliers markets farms delicatessens and specialist food providers Check the quality freshness and quantity of deliveries and report any issues promptly Maintain accurate records of expenditure stock levels orders and household food requirements Monitor food usage and minimise waste through effective menu planning storage and stock rotation Kitchen Hygiene Health and Safety Maintain a clean hygienic safe and well-organised kitchen pantry storage areas and food preparation equipment Follow food safety hygiene allergen management temperature control and safe food handling procedures Store label and rotate food correctly monitoring use-by dates and preventing cross-contamination Clean cooking equipment utensils work surfaces and kitchen areas after use Report equipment faults maintenance requirements hazards or food safety concerns promptly Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding the family household guests routines and personal information Household and Event Support Keep kitchen supplies utensils crockery glassware and equipment organised and ready for use Coordinate with household staff waiting staff event professionals and external suppliers when required Support travel holidays temporary residences and overseas assignments by prior arrangement Prepare menus and food for guests with sensitivity to differing preferences dietary requirements and cultural expectations Assist with kitchen inventories equipment selection and recommendations for improvements where appropriate Work flexibly to meet changing household routines including evenings weekends holidays and special occasions

• Previous professional experience as a private chef, household chef, personal chef, sous chef or senior chef.
• Formal culinary training or relevant professional cookery qualifications are desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, menu planning and modern culinary techniques.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, allergen awareness and UK food safety requirements.
• Experience catering for families, children, formal entertaining, private events or high-profile households is desirable.
• Current food hygiene certification, or willingness to obtain it where required.
• A valid driving licence may be required, particularly where regular shopping or travel is part of the role.
• The ability to provide suitable professional references and complete relevant background checks.

Key Competencies

• Highly skilled, creative and passionate about preparing excellent food.
• Organised, efficient and able to manage menus, budgets, stock and changing priorities.
• Discreet, trustworthy, reliable and professional in a private household environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to respond positively to feedback.
• Calm and adaptable when managing busy services, special requests or last-minute changes.
• Attentive to detail, presentation, cleanliness and consistently high standards.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with family members, household staff and external suppliers.
• Flexible and available to work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, travel or special events, when required by the household.