Personal Chef

Tiny Spoon Chef • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time personal chef position offers a unique opportunity for culinary professionals seeking better work-life balance and career growth compared to traditional sous chef or line cook roles. The position operates Monday through Friday, 8am–6pm, providing evenings and weekends off. In this role, you will serve 8–9 clients weekly, managing grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen cleanup. You will have the freedom to explore various cuisines and build relationships with clients who value your culinary skills. In addition to weekly meal preparation, chefs will also have opportunities to host private dining events, lead cooking classes, conduct corporate team-building workshops, and contribute to special projects like menu design and event catering.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of line experience.
• ServSafe Manager certification and state-specific Allergen certification.
• Reliable vehicle.
• Culinary Experience: 1 year (Required)
• Cooking: 4 years (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience/familiarity with computer/email/Google Workspaces/social media is preferred.
• Sense of urgency.
• People skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up for 8-9 clients per week.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits available after 90 days of employment (employer pays 65%).
• 401k plan with a 4% match program after one year of employment.
• Life and disability insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Bonus pay.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.
• Paid training.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dependent Care Account (DCA).
• Paid Time Off.
• Profit Sharing.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Short & Long Term Disability.
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees