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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailKendrick 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 food creative in approach 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
Expert 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.
Full Time