About the Role
Full-Time | Live-Out | Hittin, Riyadh
Start Date: ASAP or within 2 weeks
Salary: SAR 12,000 to SAR 15,000 per month, depending on experience
Male Candidates Only located in GCC only
Candidate Must Be Based in GCC Countries Only
Valid Driving Licence Required (Must)
Long-Term Role
Position Overview
A private household based in Hittin, Riyadh is seeking an experienced, professional, and warm Personal
Chef to support a private family household.
The chef will mainly be cooking for a couple and will also be required to support occasional guest hosting.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in luxury private households, five-star
hospitality, or high-end residential environments.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, discreet, detail-oriented, proactive, and confident preparing
high-quality meals in a private household setting.
The role requires strong culinary skills, excellent presentation standards, and the ability to operate
comfortably within both a family and guest-facing environment.
The chef should understand that this role goes beyond cooking.
It is about supporting a well-run, warm, and welcoming home environment.
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Male candidates only Located in GCC only.
• Must already be based in a GCC country
• Valid driving licence required (Must)
• Previous experience working in a private household, luxury hospitality environment, or with VIP / HNWI
families preferred
• Strong knowledge of Arabic cuisine and international cuisines
• Experience with private family dining and guest hosting
• Experience with banquets, events, and social entertaining preferred
• Excellent understanding of healthy cooking and nutrition-conscious meal preparation
• Comfortable adapting menus based on seasonal ingredients and family preferences
• Strong food presentation and styling skills
• Comfortable using computers and digital tools for menu planning, bookkeeping, stock management, and
kitchen organisation
• Confident driving ability for grocery collection and errands
• Food hygiene qualification or certification required
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• High standards of cleanliness, discretion, and professionalism
• Fast learner who is open to feedback
• Willing to improve through research, cookbooks, training, and self-development
• Comfortable working in a luxury private household environment
Personality & Character
The ideal candidate should be:
• Warm, calm, and presentable
• Professional and discreet
• Guest-friendly and comfortable interacting with family members and visitors
• Team-oriented and respectful toward other staff
• Flexible and proactive
• Able to remain composed during busy hosting periods
• Passionate about hospitality, food, and creating a welcoming atmosphere
• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Confident working independently
Trial Requirement
• The chef may be requested to complete a trial with the client
• Any trial requested by the client will be confirmed directly with the shortlisted candidate
• Trial details, timing, and expectations will be shared before confirmation
Application Requirements
Candidates must share:
• Updated CV / resume
• Professional chef portfolio
• Sample menus, if available
• Photos of previous dishes, if available
• Details of previous private household, VIP family, luxury hospitality, or HNWI client experience
• References, if available
• Copy of valid driving licence
• Food hygiene certificate, if available
Working Arrangement
• Full-time role
• Live-out position
• Location: Hittin, Riyadh
• Start date: ASAP or within 2 weeks
• Working days: 5.5 days per week
• Salary: SAR 12,000 to SAR 15,000 per month, depending on experience
• Male candidates only located in GCC only.
• Candidate must already be based in a GCC country
• Valid driving licence required (Must)
• Long-term opportunity for the right candidate
Benefits
• Visa provided
• Medical insurance provided
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Professional private household environment
Requirements
Private Chef Duties:
• Prepare daily meals for the household, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, packed lunches, and
daily meal prep when required
• Cook primarily for a couple
• Prepare meals for guests when the family is hosting
• Create balanced, healthy, fresh, and flavourful meals using seasonal and high-quality ingredients where
possible
• Confidently prepare Arabic cuisine
• Confidently prepare international cuisine
• Prepare healthy soups, salads, roast dishes, and light meals
• Prepare canapés, small bites, and elegant dishes for entertaining
• Support larger social gatherings, dinners, and banquets when required
• Generate weekly and event-based menus based on the family’s preferences, dietary goals, and
seasonal produce availability
• Adapt menus based on family preferences, guests, dietary needs, and household schedule
• Assist with food presentation, food styling, table service, and guest interaction during hosted events
• Maintain exceptional kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation at all times
• Ensure all food safety procedures and hygiene standards are consistently followed
• Manage kitchen inventory, food storage, labelling, stock rotation, and pantry organisation
• Maintain digital stock lists, ingredient tracking, and kitchen records using a computer or digital system
• Oversee grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing
• Maintain basic bookkeeping and expense tracking for kitchen purchases
• Assist with the care and management of cutlery, serving ware, and silverware
• Monitor kitchen equipment and maintenance needs
• Coordinate with the maintenance team when repairs, servicing, or replacements are required
• Ensure the kitchen remains fully operational, clean, well-maintained, and efficiently run at all times
• Work respectfully and professionally with other household staff members
Menu & Dietary Requirements
• Arabic cuisine
• International cuisine
• Healthy and balanced meals
• Soups, salads, and light meals
• Roast dishes
• Canapés and small bites
• Guest hosting menus
• Banquet and event-style preparation when required
• Fresh seasonal cooking
• Strong food presentation and plating standards
• Ability to adjust meals based on family preferences and lifestyle
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 — 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 4.9⭐) comes from a refined network of exceptional candidates who bring professionalism, reliability, and peace of mind into every home. With D-Ocean, families don’t just hire staff — they invest in comfort, security, and the freedom to focus on what matters most.