Private Chef — Weekday Hours, Creative Cuisine & Events

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan (401k) & Matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care Account (DCA)

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc. is seeking a full-time personal chef to craft bespoke menus for 8–9 clients weekly, shopping, cooking and cleaning with consistent Monday–Friday hours. This role emphasizes work-life balance, client relations and culinary creativity across cuisines.

We offer hands-on training, mentorship and clear pathways to advancement into private chef, event chef or culinary leadership, with opportunities for travel during training and some bonus pay options.

Qualifications

• Two years of culinary experience required.
• Two to four years of line experience preferred.
• ServSafe Manager certification and allergen knowledge requested.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for 8–9 clients weekly including planning, shopping, cooking and cleanup.
• Host private dining events and lead cooking classes.
• Lead menu design and support event catering projects.
• Develop client relationships and provide culinary guidance.

Skills

Culinary experience

Line cook / sous chef experience

Attention to detail

People skills

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Allergen awareness (state-specific)

Tools

Google Workspace

Email/Calendar tools

Job description

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc. is seeking a full-time personal chef to craft bespoke menus for 8–9 clients weekly, shopping, cooking and cleaning with consistent Monday–Friday hours. This role emphasizes work-life balance, client relations and culinary creativity across cuisines.

We offer hands-on training, mentorship and clear pathways to advancement into private chef, event chef or culinary leadership, with opportunities for travel during training and some bonus pay options.