About the Role
๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: 9 September 2026
๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐: One month
๐ฆ๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐: Depending on experience
๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฑ๐๐น๐ฒ: Six days per week, with Sunday off
๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐: Flexible
๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐๐ฒ: Five people, including three children
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐: Two meals per day, plus school lunch boxes
๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ: Female chefs preferred, but male chefs may also apply
๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐: Open to all nationalities
๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ฎ: Candidates must already hold a valid UAE residence visa
๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง : can also be arranged, including pick-up, drop-off and grocery runs.
๐ฃ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐๐ช
A private family based on Saadiyat Island is seeking an experienced and reliable Private Chef for a one-month temporary placement.
The chef will prepare fresh, healthy and balanced meals for a family of five, including three children. The family requires two meals per day, as well as school lunch boxes for the children, which may be prepared the evening before.
The family has no known food allergies.
Requirements
โข Prepare two healthy and balanced meals per day for five people
โข Prepare nutritious school lunch boxes for three children
โข Create varied, family-friendly menus
โข Adapt dishes to suit both adults and children
โข Use fresh, high-quality ingredients
โข Manage grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing when required
โข Maintain excellent kitchen organisation, cleanliness and food hygiene
โข Work independently and accommodate the familyโs flexible schedule
๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ค๐จ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ง๐ฆ
โข Previous experience as a Private Chef or Chef within a private household
โข Strong knowledge of healthy and balanced cooking
โข Experience preparing meals for families and children
โข Strong menu-planning, presentation and organisational skills
โข Professional, discreet, flexible and reliable
โข Must already hold a valid UAE residence visa
โข Must have their own accommodation and transportation
โข Must be available to start on 9 September 2026
โข Must be available for the full one-month placement
Please send:
โข Updated CV
โข Current UAE location
โข Visa status
โข Salary expectations
โข Confirmation of availability
โข Sample menus or food portfolio.
โข References.
Only candidates who meet the requirements and are available on the stated start date will be considered.
About the Company
D-Ocean Household Staffing helps UHNWIs and VIP families create households that run with ease, trust, and excellence. We provide elite household staff for residences, villas, palaces, and family offices โ from professional nannies, housekeepers, and chefs to butlers and personal assistants.Every placement is carefully tailored to the lifestyle and expectations of each family, ensuring a seamless fit built on discretion, cultural understanding, and world-class service. Our reputation as a trusted agency (rated 4.9โญ) comes from a refined network of exceptional candidates who bring professionalism, reliability, and peace of mind into every home. With D-Ocean, families donโt just hire staff โ they invest in comfort, security, and the freedom to focus on what matters most.