Full-time Personal Chef - Charlotte, NC

Tiny Spoon Chef • Charlotte, NC

7h

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 create meals across a variety of cuisines and build direct relationships with clients. The role also offers opportunities to host private dining events and dinner parties, teach cooking classes, lead corporate team-building cooking workshops, and contribute to menu design and event catering.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with stated hours of 8 a.m.–6 p.m. The job description emphasizes predictable hours and no regular late nights or weekends. The company offers hands-on training, mentorship, and career development, with opportunities to grow into private chef, event chef, or culinary leadership roles. Travel may be required during training and is compensated. Applicants offered a position are subject to a background check; the company uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Requirements

• At least four years of line experience.
• At least two years of culinary experience.
• At least four years of cooking experience.
• 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

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

Responsibilities

• Handle weekly grocery shopping for 8–9 clients.
• Plan meals and create menus for clients.
• Cook meals and 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Opportunity for a raise at the one-year mark, contingent on favorable performance evaluations.
• Bonus pay.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

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