Personal Chef

CHEFIN™; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choose your own hours

Competitive pay with guaranteed payment

Access to commercial kitchens

Marketing support

Public liability insurance

Job summary

CHEFIN™ is seeking experienced private chefs to join its platform connecting them with clients needing custom-dining experiences. Chefs have flexible hours, with competitive pay typically twice the hourly rates, and full support from CHEFIN™ in marketing and client matching. Applicants should have over 10 years of culinary experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for quality. This role allows chefs to focus on creativity and personalized dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience as a chef.
• Self-directed with planning and ordering skills.
• Excellent time-management for prompt delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design menus and prepare meals.
• Manage bookings and client communication.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Culinary skills

Time-management

Interpersonal skills

Menu creativity

Job description

CHEFIN is seeking experienced private chefs to join a platform that connects you with clients in need of gourmet, custom-dining experiences. CHEFIN handles all marketing, client matching, and transactions, allowing chefs to focus on the kitchen.

What You Get

• Choose your own hours – accept or decline bookings at your convenience
• Competitive pay – earnings typically 2× higher than hourly rates, with guaranteed payment even if a client cancels last minute
• Creative freedom – design menus, cook the food you love, and provide a personalized experience
• Full support – access to commercial kitchens, equipment, transportation, and staffing
• Marketing – CHEFIN markets you and matches you with suitable customers
• Insurance – public liability insurance and regulatory compliance coverage

How CHEFIN Works

• Clients book through the platform and pay into a trust account
• The backend system matches clients to your profile and sends you a booking request via text and email
• You decide whether to accept the job
• Booking details are entered into your Chef Dashboard, where you design the menu and communicate with the client
• Once the client approves your menu, you shop, prep, cook, serve, and clean
• After completion the client reviews you and you upload expenses; payment is released from the trust account

Who We’re Looking For

• Top chefs from high‑end restaurants seeking additional work at competitive rates
• Experienced chefs with excellence in culinary skills and full menu presentation for fine dining
• Reliable, professional, and personable individuals—sociable and communicative, as you will interact with clients at their homes
• Independent workers who manage bookings, contribute to menu design, and meet cost goals

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience as a chef
• Self‑directed – able to plan ingredients, submit orders, and prepare shopping lists
• Excellent time‑management – prompt delivery and service
• Passion for food, genuine culinary enthusiasm, and commitment to quality
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage guests
• Command of flavor profiles, cooking techniques, and menu creativity
• Clean, organized workspace and kitchen management skills