Full-time Personal Chef - Westport, CT

Tiny Spoon Chef • Westport, CT

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About The Position

This full-time Personal Chef role serves 8–9 clients per week. The chef handles weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up, with opportunities to work across a variety of cuisines and build relationships directly with clients. The position also includes hosting intimate private dining events and dinner parties, teaching cooking classes, leading corporate team-building cooking workshops, and supporting projects such as menu design and event catering.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with evenings and weekends free on a regular basis. The company offers hands-on training, mentorship, and career development, with opportunities to grow into private chef, event chef, or culinary leadership roles. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered after 90 days. A raise may be available at the one-year mark, contingent on favorable performance evaluations.

Requirements

• At least four years of line experience.
• At least two years of culinary experience.
• Two to four years of cooking experience.
• ServSafe Manager certification.
• State-specific allergen certification.
• A reliable vehicle.
• A sense of urgency, people skills, and attention to detail.
• Applicants offered a position are subject to a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience or familiarity with computers, email, Google Workspaces, and social media.
• A cover letter is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Handle weekly grocery shopping for 8–9 clients per week.
• Plan meals and prepare food for clients.
• Clean up kitchens after cooking.
• 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

• $1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days.
• Retirement plan.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days of employment.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Accident and critical illness insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Dependent care account (DCA).
• Paid time off.
• Profit sharing.
• Potential raise at the one-year mark, contingent on favorable performance evaluations.
• Bonus pay.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.
• Paid training.
• Travel during training may be required and is compensated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed