Private Household Executive Chef - Lead 20-Chef Brigade

Oplu (formerly Chace People); Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Oplu is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation of a highly confidential private household in the Middle East. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead a brigade of about 20 Chefs and Stewards, delivering international cuisine for private dining, formal events, and visiting guests.

This senior role requires setting kitchen standards, managing a kitchen with no prescribed supplier list, and maintaining discretion for a high-profile private household.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of progressive experience as Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef.
• Culinary qualification required.
• Private household, royal household, embassy residence, or super-prime estate background is advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for kitchen operations, menu development, and consistency of quality.
• Lead a brigade of approximately 20.
• Budget and food-cost ownership; no prescribed supplier list.
• Full compliance with food safety, HACCP, and hygiene.
• Deliver international cuisine across private dining and formal events.
• Support dietary and nutritional requirements including calorie-controlled dining.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Budgeting

Food safety & HACCP

English proficiency

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Oplu is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation of a highly confidential private household in the Middle East. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead a brigade of about 20 Chefs and Stewards, delivering international cuisine for private dining, formal events, and visiting guests.

This senior role requires setting kitchen standards, managing a kitchen with no prescribed supplier list, and maintaining discretion for a high-profile private household.