Executive Chef

Description:

Key responsibilities
Plan and prepare daily meals for the Principal, family, and guests, tailored to individual preferences and requirements.
Create fine-dining menus across Arabic, Levantine and Gulf, Mediterranean, Japanese, French, Italian, and wider Asian cuisines.
Maintain confidential records of preferences, allergies, and dislikes.
Develop menus around agreed nutritional objectives, including cardiovascular, metabolic, gut health, and healthy ageing.
Calculate and document recipe nutrition, and use evidence-informed ingredient choices and cooking techniques.
Coordinate with the Principal’s physician, dietitian, or other appointed advisers. Medical and therapeutic diets remain under their direction.
Plan and deliver private dinners, receptions, family occasions, Ramadan iftars and suhoors, and Eid gatherings.
Lead kitchen operations, including hygiene, equipment, sourcing, inventory, budgeting, and monthly purchasing reports.
Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise the kitchen team; engage and oversee external culinary support for larger events.
Uphold food safety, provenance, access-control, and confidentiality standards throughout the residence.
Qualifications and experience
10+ years in professional kitchens, including 5+ years as Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a five-star hotel, fine-dining restaurant, or luxury resort.
Private household, royal/VVIP, yacht, or embassy experience is an advantage; senior hotel chefs with VIP banqueting experience are also welcome.
Recognized culinary qualification or equivalent experience, with training in nutrition, dietetics, food science, or culinary nutrition; registered status is a plus.
Experience calculating recipe nutrition and delivering formal events for royalty, heads of state, or senior business leaders.
Strong command of Arabic, Levantine, and Gulf cuisine alongside international fine dining; working Arabic, pastry skills, and expertise in seafood, lean proteins, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains are valued.
Current HACCP Level 3 or equivalent, good spoken and written English.