Role: Live-out Private Chef

Poppy Lane Placements Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading placement agency is seeking a highly-skilled Private Chef for a UHNW family in Dubai. The ideal candidate specializes in Asian cuisine and has experience in fine-dining. Responsibilities include menu design and culinary operations for a sophisticated household. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, including visa and healthcare. Applicants should have a willingness to travel internationally and possess relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Visa

Private healthcare

20 days paid annual leave

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years’ experience as a Private Chef in private households.
• Experience in Michelin-level or top-tier restaurants.
• Ability to work solo in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for menu design and ingredient sourcing.
• Coordinate private dinners and occasional catering.
• Ensure high standards of culinary operations.

Skills

Asian cuisine expertise

Fine-dining standards

Child-friendly cooking

Job description

PRIVATE CHEF, DUBAI HOUSEHOLD, AED 30k-40k p/m (£75,000–£95,000++ annually)

Contract: Permanent

Start: September 2025

Benefits:Competitive salary and Dubai contract;Visa; Private healthcare; 20 days paid annual leave

We are seeking a highly-skilled and dynamic Private Chef with a particular flair for Asian cuisine for an UHNW international family, newly based in Dubai, UAE

The two adult Principals are sophisticated diners who enjoy the worlds’ top restaurants and have a deep appreciation of healthy, contemporary fusion dishes inspired by Asian, Japanese, Mediterranean and other global cuisines

Responsible for all culinary operations from menu design & planning to ingredient sourcing and preparation, you must be confident working solo in the kitchen and able to elevate daily meals to fine-dining standards. You will also coordinate private dinners for regular entertaining, in addition to occasional catering at the Client’s offices

Ideal candidates will have a background in Michelin-level or top-tier restaurants, will be calm under pressure and fully confident in a VIP private household setting. With 2 children (aged 8 & 10) in the household, the Chef should also be familiar with cooking for kids and adhering to dietary preferences. Willingness to accompany the Family for international travel would be an added bonus

Chefs with a particular specialty in Japanese cooking will also be highly prioritised

To apply for this role you must;

•Be based in Dubai or be willing to relocate

•Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one

•Have excellent contactable references

•Have 3-5+ years’ experience working as Private Chef within private households and withtop-tier restaurant experience

To apply for this role please send your CV to; [e-mail]