Full-time Personal Chef - Manhattan, NY

Are you a culinary professional looking for more work-life balance and career growth than a typical sous chef or line cook position can offer? This full-time role gives you evenings and weekends free.

About the role

You’ll work as a personal chef for 8–9 clients per week, handling weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up. Showcase your creativity across a variety of cuisines while building relationships with clients who appreciate your expertise.

Beyond weekly meal prep, you may also:

• Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties
• Teach cooking classes as a culinary instructor
• Lead corporate team-building cooking workshops
• Support special projects such as menu design and event catering

What makes this role different

• Consistent, predictable Monday–Friday hours (no regular late nights or weekends)
• Direct client interaction and creative menu freedom
• Opportunities to grow beyond the kitchen into events, education, and leadership

Why work with us

We invest in our chefs through hands-on training, mentorship, and career development programs. If you enjoy taking initiative, building relationships, and driving growth, this role offers virtually unlimited potential. You’ll have the opportunity to grow into a private chef, event chef, or culinary leader.

Responsibilities

• Weekly grocery shopping for 8–9 clients
• Meal planning and cooking
• Kitchen clean-up
• Hosting private dining events and dinner parties
• Teaching cooking classes
• Leading corporate team-building workshops
• Menu design and event catering for special projects

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of line experience
• ServSafe Manager certification
• State-specific Allergen certification
• Reliable vehicle
• Sense of urgency, people skills, and attention to detail
• Previous experience with computer/email/Google Workspaces/social media (preferred)

Benefits

• Retirement Plan, 401k, and 401k matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (after 90 days of employment)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing
• Bonus pay
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Paid training

Pay

$27–30 per hour

Schedule

• 8-hour or 10-hour day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Evenings and weekends free