Full-time Personal Chef - Westport, CT
About The Position
This full-time Personal Chef position serves 8–9 clients per week and includes weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up. Chefs prepare a variety of cuisines and build relationships directly with clients. Additional opportunities include hosting private dining events and dinner parties, teaching cooking classes, leading corporate team-building cooking workshops, and supporting menu design and event catering. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with evenings and weekends generally free. The company offers hands-on training, mentorship, career development programs, and opportunities to grow into private chef, event chef, or culinary leadership roles. Travel may be required during training and is compensated. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered after 90 days.
Requirements
- At least four years of line experience.
- Culinary experience of at least 2 years.
- Cooking experience of 2–4 years.
- ServSafe Manager certification.
- State-specific allergen certification.
- Reliable vehicle.
- Sense of urgency, people skills, and attention to detail.
- Applicants offered a position must undergo a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience or familiarity with computers, email, Google Workspace, and social media.
- A cover letter is highly encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Shop for groceries weekly for assigned clients.
- Plan meals and menus for clients.
- Prepare meals for 8–9 clients per week.
- 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
- Retirement plan.
- 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.
- $1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days.
- Bonus pay.
- Unlimited referral bonuses.
- Paid training.
- Potential raise at the one-year mark, contingent on favorable performance evaluations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
