Full-time Personal Chef - Charlotte, NC

Tiny Spoon Chef; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan, 401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Tiny Spoon Chef in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a full-time personal chef who will work Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You will serve 8 to 9 clients weekly, taking charge of grocery shopping, meal planning, and cooking.

This role differs from traditional kitchen jobs, offering creative freedom, direct client interaction, and growth opportunities beyond the kitchen.

Compensation starts at $23–24 per hour along with benefits like health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of line experience in culinary.
• Reliable vehicle required for client service.
• Familiarity with computer/email/Google Workspaces/social media preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as a personal chef for 8–9 clients per week, handling grocery shopping and meal planning.
• Host private dining events, teach cooking classes, and lead corporate workshops.
• Support special projects like menu design and event catering.

Skills

Culinary expertise

People skills

Attention to detail

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

Overview

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, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., giving you evenings and weekends free.

Responsibilities

You will 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.

Additional Duties

• 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?

• 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

Why Work With Us?

We invest in our chefs through hands‑on training, mentorship, and career development programs. If you’re someone who enjoys taking initiative, building relationships, and driving growth, this role offers virtually unlimited potential.

At our company, we reward hard work, creativity, and dedication. You’ll be more than just a line cook or sous chef—you’ll have the opportunity to grow into a private chef, event chef, or culinary leader.

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $23–24 per hour

• Retirement Plan, 401(k) and 401(k) 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

We offer a clear pathway to financial advancement, with an opportunity for a well‑deserved raise at the 1‑year mark, contingent upon favorable performance evaluations.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants should have a minimum of four years of line experience, a sense of urgency, people skills, attention to detail, ServSafe Manager certification and state‑specific Allergen knowledge, and a reliable vehicle.

Previous experience/familiarity with computer/email/Google Workspaces/social media is preferred. All applicants offered a position will be subject to a background check.

Additional Information

We use E‑Verify to electronically confirm Form I‑9 information to verify employee identity and employment eligibility.

Travel may be required during training. (TSC compensates for travel.)

A cover letter is highly encouraged.

Interview Process

• 15‑min fit call
• Video interview
• Bench Test, cook a meal (reimbursement)
• Full Day Stage (paid)

Supplemental Pay Types

• Bonus pay
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Paid training

Schedule

• 8‑hour shift
• 10‑hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Requirements

• Culinary Experience: 1 year (Required)
• Cooking: 4 years (Required)