Job Title: Personal Chef (Vegetarian, Health Focused, High Performance Environment)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: Full Time (Live Out Role)
Overview
We are looking for a highly committed and disciplined Personal Chef to join a private household. This is not a routine cooking role. This is a high performance environment where the expectation is to consistently deliver exceptional tasting, nutritionally optimized vegetarian meals with precision and care.
The role requires someone who is hardworking, detail oriented, coachable, and open to continuous feedback and improvement. You will be working closely with the principal and expected to evolve your output based on clear guidance and high standards.
Core Objective
To consistently deliver outstanding vegetarian meals that are both extremely healthy and excellent in taste, with full control over ingredients, preparation methods, and nutritional tracking.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Preparation and Execution
- Prepare daily vegetarian meals for a small family with a strong focus on taste and nutritional value
- Ensure meals meet strict health standards while still being enjoyable and varied
- Maintain consistency in quality across all meals
Ingredient Sourcing and Procurement
- Take ownership of sourcing high quality ingredients and produce
- Work closely with the driver to procure the freshest and best available ingredients
- Maintain strong awareness of where ingredients come from and their quality standards
Nutritional Precision and Reporting
- Weigh ingredients and portions with accuracy
- Track and report detailed macronutrient data for all meals
- Maintain clear logs of meals, ingredients, and nutritional breakdowns
- Provide structured reporting on a daily and weekly basis
Process Documentation and Transparency
- Document how meals are prepared in a clear and detailed manner
- Be able to provide evidence of preparation methods when required
- Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency and quality
Delivery and Logistics
- Prepare and package meals for transport when required
- Coordinate delivery of meals to the office as needed
- Ensure food quality is maintained during transport
Continuous Learning and Improvement
- Be highly receptive to feedback and guidance
- Continuously improve cooking techniques, nutritional knowledge, and execution
- Stay updated on healthy cooking practices and vegetarian nutrition
Work Structure and Expectations
- This is a live out role. The chef will not reside in the household
- Daily presence is required from morning until evening based on the needs of the employer
- Flexibility in working hours is essential as requirements may vary day to day
- The role requires five to six working days per week
- This is a demanding role that requires consistent effort, discipline, and stamina
- Attention to detail is critical across all aspects of the role
- You will receive regular feedback and are expected to adapt quickly
- A strong willingness to learn and improve is essential
Transport and Logistics
- Transport can be provided if required
- Having a valid driver's license is a strong advantage
Requirements
- Minimum five years of experience as a chef in a professional kitchen or private household
- Strong experience in vegetarian cooking is highly preferred
- Experience with healthy and nutrition focused cooking is a strong advantage
- Ability to work in a structured and detail driven environment
- Strong organizational and reporting skills
- High level of personal discipline and accountability
- Excellent command of English, both spoken and written
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly understand instructions, provide updates, and document work
