Full-time Personal Chef - Philadelphia, PA

About the role

This full-time personal chef position runs Monday through Friday, 8 am–6 pm, giving you evenings and weekends free. You’ll work as a personal chef for 8–9 clients per week, handling weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up. In addition to 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, and support special projects such as menu design and event catering.

Why this role is different

Unlike traditional restaurant sous chef or line cook jobs, this position offers:

• 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. We reward hard work, creativity, and dedication, and you’ll have the opportunity to grow into a private chef, event chef, or culinary leader.

Pay

$25 – $28 per hour

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

We offer a clear pathway to financial advancement, including a well-deserved raise at the 1-year mark contingent upon favorable performance evaluations.

Requirements

• Culinary experience: 2 years (required)
• Cooking experience: 2–4 years (required)
• ServSafe Manager certification
• State-specific Allergen certification
• Sense of urgency, people skills, attention to detail
• Reliable vehicle
• Previous experience/familiarity with computer/email/Google Workspaces/social media (preferred)

All applicants offered a position will be subject to a background check. We use E-Verify to electronically confirm Form I-9 information. Travel may be required during training and is compensated.