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dineDK

Private Chef

Greenwich, CT · On-site

Contract Dates: 9/1/2026 - 10/17/2026 Service Style: Onsite Full Service Salary: $16000 Days Off Per Week: 2 Guests: 2 Adults Location: Greenwich, CT 06831 TBC OVERVIEW: Client looking for an ...

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Compass Group

CHEF MANAGER - FARMINGTON, CT

Farmington, CT · On-site

$75K - $78K/yr

CHEF MANAGER Salary: $75000 - $78000/year As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is ... Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable * Proficient ...

Eurest

CHEF MANAGER - FARMINGTON, CT

Farmington, CT · On-site

$75K - $78K/yr

CHEF MANAGER Salary: $75000 - $78000/year As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is ... Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable * Proficient ...

Compass Group

CHEF MANAGER - FARMINGTON, CT

Farmington, CT · On-site

$75K - $78K/yr

CHEF MANAGER Salary: $75000 - $78000/year As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is ... Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable * Proficient ...

Brock & Company, Inc.

Chef Manager II

Greenwich, CT · On-site

Chef Manager II - Private School FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt COVID vaccination required Wage: 70K ... Company, Inc. is the premier provider of contract food management to private and independent ...

Eurest

CHEF MANAGER - NORTH HAVEN, CT

North Haven, CT · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

CHEF MANAGER - NORTH HAVEN, CT Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 As the leader in business and industry ... Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable * Proficient ...

Princeton IT Services

Sr Linux Engineer

Orange, CT · On-site

Orange, Connecticut (Onsite) Job Type: Full-Time Contract Job Summary: We are seeking a highly ... Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef. * Experience with ...

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What is a contract chef?

A Contract Chef is a culinary professional hired on a temporary or project basis to provide cooking services for restaurants, catering companies, private clients, or events. They may work short-term assignments or long-term contracts, depending on the needs of the employer. Contract Chefs are responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring high-quality meals while adapting to different kitchen environments. This role offers flexibility and variety, making it ideal for chefs who enjoy diverse work experiences.

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Private Chef

dineDK

Greenwich, CT • On-site

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Job description

Private Chef Contract


SERVICE: Contract Dates: 9/1/2026 - 10/17/2026

Service Style: Onsite Full Service

Salary: $16000

Days Off Per Week: 2

Guests: 2 Adults

Location: Greenwich, CT 06831 TBC


OVERVIEW: Client looking for an experienced private chef for a short-term placement in Greenwich, CT from September 1 to October 17, 2026. The live-out role involves preparing and serving dinner five days a week for a couple (and occasional guests), focusing on American and Continental cuisine with full end-to-end service from shopping to cleanup.


SCOPE OF WORK:

-Prepare and serve daily lunch and dinner for 2 adults, 5 days per week (accommodating up to 9 guests). There will lots of days where it’s just dinner.

-The expectation is for 5 nights per week for 7 weeks. Some flexibility is required, as the 5 nights may change from week to week, with some weeks including weekend nights. It is possible that a week may include only 4 nights; however, this will not be the norm.

-Grocery shopping for all chef prepared meals.

-The client agrees to reimburse the chef for all groceries, travel, and other household related expenses incurred. Travel reimbursement does not include to/from residence each day; it does include travel required for work from/to residence for grocery shopping and associated errands.

-Food Interview: TBC



Applicant Instructions:

Please save this job post for your records. If you are selected by the client to move forward with an interview and/or tasting, we will reach out to you directly. If you have any questions, please contact Bianca at bianca@dineDK.com or (646) 863-1478.

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