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Our client, a prominent private family based in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, is seeking an Executive Chef for their newly built 10-bedroom villa. With established business interests in construction, brick manufacturing, and cement, the family is well regarded across the region and maintains an international outlook, with property investments in Europe and a London-based eldest son. The residence is a high-spec private villa, and the family is assembling a professional household team to operate to international standards. The role includes private on-site accommodation and full visa sponsorship at no cost. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for an experienced private chef seeking a well-compensated position with a forward-thinking family.
Job Responsibility:
Design and execute daily menus, special occasion menus and large-scale event menus, adjusting continuously to evolving preferences and dietary requirements
Lead all food preparation, cooking and presentation across the villa, ensuring consistency at fine-dining restaurant level
Manage all procurement, supplier relationships, stock rotation and kitchen cost control within agreed budgets
Enforce rigorous food safety, hygiene and cleaning standards
maintain full kitchen HACCP documentation
Train and mentor the Sous Chef and kitchen assistants, including cross-training for staff meals and simple service cover during emergencies
Generate and maintain, alongside the Head Butler, a detailed family preference file for each principal, listing favourite beverages, dishes and dietary requirements
update these files regularly
Plan and execute menus for private events of up to 100 guests, coordinating closely with the Head Butler on timings and service flow
Report kitchen expenditure to the Estate Manager and proactively manage costs
Requirements:
Hold formal culinary training and at least five years' senior experience in fine dining or UHNW private households
Demonstrate strong expertise in Italian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisine
Be flexible to work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel
Hold valid food safety and hygiene certifications
Maintain exceptional discretion, professionalism, and adaptability in a private household
Be comfortable in a cross-cultural environment and fluent in English (Arabic advantageous)
Be physically fit and present to a high standard at all times
Ideally have experience in private households or high-end hospitality
candidates new to Iraq are preferred
Nice to have:
Experience in private households or high-end hospitality
candidates new to Iraq are preferred
Arabic advantageous
What we offer:
Private on-site accommodation within the secure villa compound is provided at no cost