Full-time Personal Chef - Washington, DC

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc•Washington, DC

10d•$25 - $29

About The Position

This full-time Personal Chef position serves clients in Washington, DC and surrounding areas. Chefs work with 8–9 clients per week, handling grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up. The role also offers opportunities to host private dining events and dinner parties, teach cooking classes, lead corporate team-building workshops, and support menu design and catering projects. The position emphasizes creative menu planning, direct client relationships, and career development through hands-on training and mentorship. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with the description listing 8am–6pm and schedule options of 8-hour or 10-hour shifts. Regular late nights and weekends are not expected. Travel may be required during training and is compensated. Pay is $25–$29 per hour. A raise at the one-year mark may be available based on favorable performance evaluations. Applicants offered a position are subject to a background check, and the employer uses E-Verify.

Requirements

At least two years of culinary experience.
Two to four years of cooking or line 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 must undergo a background check.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with computers, email, Google Workspace, and social media.
A cover letter is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Shop for groceries for assigned clients.
Plan meals and menus for clients.
Prepare and cook meals for 8–9 clients per week.
Clean 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.
Build relationships with clients and take initiative in the role.

Benefits

Retirement plan, including a 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
Health insurance after 90 days of employment.
Dental insurance after 90 days of employment.
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.
Bonus pay.
Unlimited referral bonuses.
Paid training.
Compensated travel during training.
Potential raise at the one-year mark, contingent on favorable performance evaluations.