Executive Chef

Kendrick 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.