Hiring: Freelance / Contract R&D Chef – Luxury Mediterranean–Emirati Beach Club (Dubai)

We are looking for a talented Freelance / Contract R&D Chef to support menu development for a new luxury Mediterranean–Emirati beach club in Dubai.

Our concept and initial menu are already in place—we now need an exceptional chef to help us with the next stage of development:

Scope of Work:

• Refine and elevate existing dishes

• Prototype and test key menu items

• Develop standardised recipes

• Prepare accurate costings

• Create detailed plating guides

• Train the permanent kitchen team

Requirements:

• Strong background in Mediterranean, coastal, modern European, or contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine

• Advantage if you have experience in:

o Seafood-focused menus

o Fine dining

o Luxury beach clubs

o High-volume premium restaurants

• Excellent creativity, attention to detail, and independence

• Please note: A trial will be conducted before moving forward with further consideration.

Contract Details:

• Short-term consulting contract: approx. 15–20 days

• Excellent compensation for the right candidate

• Flexible start date, ideally within the next 4–6 weeks

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please send:

• Your CV

• Photos of your dishes / portfolio

• Your day rate

• Your availability

Interested candidates may send their CVs to hira.n@zaya.com with the subject line:

Freelance / Contract R&D Chef Application – [Your Name]

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