Full-time Personal Chef - Westport, CT

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc•Westport, CT

3d•$27 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time personal chef position offers a better work-life balance than traditional sous chef or line cook roles, with consistent Monday through Friday hours (8 am–6 pm), providing evenings and weekends off. The role involves serving 8-9 clients weekly, encompassing grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen cleanup. Chefs will have the opportunity to explore various cuisines and build relationships with clients. Beyond weekly meal preparation, responsibilities include hosting private dining events, teaching cooking classes, leading corporate team-building workshops, and supporting 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.
Travel may be required during training.

Responsibilities

Handle weekly grocery shopping for clients.
Plan menus and cook meals for 8-9 clients per week.
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.