• Prepare fresh, healthy and beautifully presented daily meals for the couple.
• Create thoughtful seasonal menus based on the family's preferences, dietary requirements, health goals and schedule.
• Prepare Mediterranean, Arabic, international and farm-to-table cuisine using high-quality seasonal ingredients.
• Demonstrate excellent technical ability across poaching, grilling, roasting, basting, smoking, searing, braising and steaming.
• Prepare meat and steaks accurately to each individual's preferred level of doneness.
• Prepare canapés, appetisers, soups, entrées, main courses, side dishes and desserts.
• Accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, low-salt, low-fat and fitness-focused dietary requirements.
• Cater occasional lunches, dinners, canapé receptions and banquets for approximately 20 to 25 guests.
• Work effectively with additional kitchen and service helpers provided for larger events.
• Maintain excellent standards of plating, food presentation, tablescaping and formal meal service.
• Interact professionally with family members and guests and confidently explain menus, ingredients and provenance when required.

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

• Source exceptional ingredients from local farms, fish markets, butchers, cheesemongers, produce markets and specialist suppliers.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with local producers.
• Manage grocery shopping, ingredient purchasing, ordering and collections.
• Ensure all purchasing decisions reflect the household's quality standards, preferences and approved budget.

𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲

• Take full responsibility for the organisation and daily operation of the kitchen.
• Maintain exceptional standards of personal hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and food safety.
• Organise the pantry, dry stores, refrigerators and freezers.
• Ensure ingredients are correctly covered, labelled, dated, stored and rotated.
• Monitor freshness, expiry dates, storage temperatures and stock levels.
• Follow rigorous procedures for handling raw meat, poultry, fish and seafood and preventing cross-contamination.
• Maintain particularly high safety standards when preparing food for allergies or dietary restrictions.
• Keep all equipment, appliances, cookware, knives and utensils clean and properly maintained.
• Coordinate servicing, repairs and replacements with the household maintenance team.
• Manage stock efficiently and minimise unnecessary purchasing and food waste.
• Maintain the organisation and care of cutlery, serving ware and silverware.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴

• Use computers and spreadsheets for menu planning, inventory and kitchen management.
• Maintain accurate pantry, refrigerator and freezer inventories.
• Keep organised digital records of menus, recipes, dietary requirements and household preferences.
• Record supplier details, purchases, receipts, invoices and kitchen expenses.
• Complete basic bookkeeping and budget tracking in an organised and transparent manner.

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The chef should be warm, positive and naturally engaging while understanding the professionalism and discretion expected within a VIP household.

A polished and sophisticated appearance is essential. The successful candidate must maintain excellent personal grooming and be comfortable dressing in a smart, formal and professional manner when interacting with family members or guests.

They should be:

• Calm, presentable and discreet.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Proactive, flexible and solutions-focused.
• Confident working independently.
• Comfortable collaborating with household staff and event helpers.
• Composed during busy hosting periods.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous professional development.

𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

• Previous experience in VIP or private households, luxury hospitality, private estates or high-end restaurants is strongly preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of healthy, nutrition-conscious and seasonal cooking.
• Strong technical cooking, menu-planning and food-presentation skills.
• Experience with private family dining and formal guest entertaining.
• Comfortable supervising additional helpers during larger events.
• Confident using digital tools for menu planning, stock control and bookkeeping.
• Food hygiene qualification or recognised certification required.
• Strong professional references.
• Genuine passion for food, technique, seasonality, provenance, health and hospitality.

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a practical trial. The details, timing and expectations will be shared with the candidate before confirmation.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Candidates should provide:

• Updated CV or résumé.
• Professional chef portfolio.
• Sample menus, where available.
• Photographs of previously prepared dishes.
• Details of relevant VIP household, private estate, luxury hospitality or HNWI experience.
• Professional references.
• Copy of a valid driving licence.
• Food hygiene certificate and relevant culinary qualifications.