Full-time Personal Chef - Bethesda, MD

Tiny Spoon Chef • Bethesda, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a culinary professional looking for more work-life balance and career growth than a typical sous chef or line cook position can offer? This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am–6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE. In this role, you’ll work as a personal chef for 8–9 clients per week—handling weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up. You’ll have the chance to showcase your creativity in a variety of cuisines while building relationships with clients who appreciate your culinary expertise. Beyond weekly meal prep, our chefs also: 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 What Makes This Role Different from Restaurant Kitchen Jobs? 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

Requirements

• Minimum of two to four years of line experience
• ServSafe Manager certification
• State-specific Allergen certification
• Reliable vehicle
• Culinary Experience: 1 year (Required)
• Cooking: 2-4 years (Required)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Handling weekly grocery shopping
• Meal planning
• Cooking
• Kitchen clean-up
• Hosting intimate private dining events and dinner parties
• Teaching cooking classes as a culinary instructor
• Leading corporate team-building cooking workshops
• Supporting special projects such as menu design and event catering

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
• Paid training
• Unlimited referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

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