Private Chef (Based in Malaysia)

Role & responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve daily meals for the Chairman, family members, and guests.
• Prepare a diverse range of cuisines while maintaining consistently high standards of taste, flavour, quality, and presentation.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in Gulf and Middle Eastern cuisines, and ability to prepare a wide variety of international cuisines according to the Chairmans preferences, including Asian, Chinese, Indian, Continental, and other international dishes.
• Create varied and personalised menus to ensure meals remain interesting and diverse.
• Develop creative dishes and introduce new recipes while respecting the Chairman's taste and preferences.
• Ensure all food preparation follows Muslim dietary requirements, including appropriate sourcing, handling, and preparation of halal ingredients.
• Prepare meals for private dinners, family gatherings, VIP guests, business meetings, and special occasions.
• Maintain excellent standards of food quality, freshness, taste, texture, and presentation.
• Source and select fresh and premium-quality ingredients.
• Manage food inventory, kitchen supplies, and grocery requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen.
• Ensure proper food safety, storage, and handling procedures.
• Coordinate with household staff to ensure smooth meal preparation and service.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the Chairman, family members, guests, household activities, and personal preferences.
• Remain flexible with working schedules when required, particularly for special events, guests, or changes in the Chairman's schedule.

Preferred candidate profile

• Proven experience as a Master Chef, Executive Chef, Private Chef, Personal Chef, or similar position.
• Strong culinary background with experience working in a private household, luxury hotel, VIP residence, or high-end hospitality environment.
• Strong expertise in Gulf / Middle Eastern cuisine and flavours is highly preferred.
• Ability to prepare a diverse range of cuisines and adapt menus according to individual preferences.
• Strong understanding of Muslim/halal dietary requirements.
• Good knowledge of dietary requirements, nutrition, healthy eating, and balanced meal planning.
• Excellent sense of taste, flavour, seasoning, texture, and food quality.
• Creative approach to menu planning and food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and willing to accommodate changing meal schedules and requirements.
• Professional, trustworthy, discreet, and well-presented.