Full-time Personal Chef - Westport, CT

Tiny Spoon Chef • Westport, CT

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 involves working Monday through Friday, 8 am–6 pm, providing evenings and weekends off. Responsibilities include managing weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up for 8–9 clients per week. The role allows for creativity in various cuisines and building relationships with clients. Beyond weekly meal preparation, chefs may also host private dining events, teach cooking classes, lead corporate team-building workshops, and support special projects like menu design and event catering.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of line experience.
• Sense of urgency.
• People skills.
• Attention to detail.
• ServSafe Manager certification.
• State-specific Allergen certification.
• Reliable vehicle.
• Culinary Experience: 2 years (Required)
• Cooking: 2-4 years (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience/familiarity with computer/email/Google Workspaces/social media is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle weekly grocery shopping for clients.
• Plan meals based on client preferences and dietary needs.
• Cook and prepare meals for clients.
• Perform kitchen clean-up 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

• Sign-on bonus of $1,000 after 90 days
• 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
• Opportunity for a raise at the 1-year mark, contingent upon favorable performance evaluations.
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Paid training

What This Job Offers

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