Arabic Cuisine Specialty Chef

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and creative Arabic Cuisine Chef to design prepare and deliver authentic Arabic dishes across private residences and bespoke events. The role requires a deep knowledge of regional flavours and techniques excellent presentation skills and the ability to work discreetly within high-end households. The successful candidate will be proactive in menu development maintain rigorous food hygiene standards and provide polished personalised culinary service.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu development: Plan and develop seasonal menus rooted in Arabic culinary traditions (Levantine Gulf Maghrebi and other regional styles) accommodating dietary preferences and bespoke requests.

• Food preparation & cooking: Prepare cook and plate starters mains mezze breads desserts and accompaniments to professional standards ensuring consistency flavour balance and visual appeal.

• Ingredient sourcing: Identify procure and maintain high-quality ingredients and specialty items build relationships with suppliers and manage deliveries to ensure freshness and authenticity.

• Service delivery: Coordinate with household staff to deliver meals in a variety of settings (formal dining casual family meals private events) and assist with service when required.

• Event catering support: Plan and execute private dinners receptions and small events including menu scaling timing plating and liaising with external suppliers or catering teams as needed.

• Food safety & hygiene: Maintain impeccable kitchen hygiene follow HACCP and food safety procedures manage stock rotation temperature control and cleaning schedules.

• Inventory & cost control: Maintain kitchen inventories manage provisions monitor food costs record usage and assist with ordering to budgetary guidelines.

• Kitchen management: Supervise junior kitchen staff or contractors when present delegate tasks train on recipes and standards and ensure an organised efficient working environment.

• Presentation & standards: Ensure high standards of plating garnishing and food presentation consistent with the households expectations and guest requirements.

• Flexibility & discretion: Provide flexible working hours to accommodate household needs travel occasionally with the employer when required and maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a professional cook or chef specialising in Arabic cuisine within private households restaurants boutique hotels or catering environments.

• Strong practical knowledge of regional dishes traditional techniques (slow-cooking grilling flatbreads spice blends) and contemporary interpretations of Arabic food.

• Formal culinary training or recognised vocational qualifications are desirable.

• Understanding of food allergen management special diets (halal vegetarian vegan gluten-free) and the ability to adapt menus accordingly.

• Experience managing kitchen inventories supplier relationships and basic food cost control.

• Full valid driving licence desirable for procurement and deliveries.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent palate and strong attention to flavour balance seasoning and ingredient quality.

• High standards of presentation organisation and cleanliness in the kitchen.

• Good communication skills ability to work calmly under pressure and collaborate with household teams.

• Discreet professional manner with respect for privacy and household protocols.

• Willingness to learn new techniques adapt recipes and accept feedback to meet household preferences.

Additional Information

• Working hours will be aligned with household requirements and may include early mornings evenings and occasional weekends.

• Opportunities for occasional travel with the employer may be required; flexibility is essential.

• Proof of right to work in the UK and compliance with food safety certification checks will be required prior to employment.