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Tiny Spoon Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

White Plains, NY · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties * Teach cooking classes as a culinary ...

Tiny Spoon Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

Paterson, NJ · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties * Teach cooking classes as a culinary ...

Tiny Spoon Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties * Teach cooking classes as a culinary ...

Tiny Spoon Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

Boston, MA · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties * Teach cooking classes as a culinary ...

Tiny Spoon Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

Westport, CT · On-site

$26 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties * Teach cooking classes as a culinary ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Full-time Personal Chef

Stamford, CT · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties * Teach cooking classes as a culinary ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Full-time Personal Chef

New York, NY · On-site

$26 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties * Teach cooking classes as a culinary ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Full-time Personal Chef

Summit, NJ · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties * Teach cooking classes as a culinary ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Full-time Personal Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties * Teach cooking classes as a culinary ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Full-time Personal Chef

Boston, MA · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties * Teach cooking classes as a culinary ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Full-time Personal Chef

Paterson, NJ · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties * Teach cooking classes as a culinary ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Full-time Personal Chef

Westport, CT · On-site

$26 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties * Teach cooking classes as a culinary ...

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How much do full time private chef jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time private chef in the United States is $90,386.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by full-time private chefs when working in a client's home?

Full-time private chefs often navigate challenges such as adapting to the unique preferences and dietary requirements of each client, working in kitchens that may not be as well-equipped as professional restaurant kitchens, and managing their time efficiently to prepare multiple meals daily. Additionally, maintaining professionalism and discretion in a client's private space is essential. Building strong communication and trust with clients and household staff is key to ensuring smooth operations and a positive working relationship.

What does a Full Time Private Chef do?

A Full Time Private Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving meals tailored to the preferences and dietary requirements of a private household or individual. Their duties often include grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation, kitchen organization, and sometimes catering for special events. They work closely with their employer to ensure meals are delicious, varied, and nutritionally balanced, often accommodating special diets or allergies. A Full Time Private Chef may also be responsible for kitchen cleanliness and managing food budgets.

What is the difference between Full Time Private Chef vs Personal Cook?

AspectFull Time Private ChefPersonal Cook
CredentialsCulinary certifications, experience in fine diningBasic culinary skills, sometimes no formal certification
Work EnvironmentPrivate households, estates, yachtsPrivate households, small events
Employer & IndustryHigh-net-worth individuals, luxury industryFamilies, casual settings
Job ScopeMeal planning, preparation, presentation, dietary restrictionsCooking daily meals, simple meal prep

While both roles involve preparing meals for private clients, a Full Time Private Chef typically has formal culinary training, works in high-end environments, and handles complex meal planning. A Personal Cook usually focuses on daily meal prep with less formal credentials, often in more casual settings. The Private Chef role is more specialized and often more demanding in skill and presentation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Full Time Private Chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Full Time Private Chef, you need advanced culinary skills, menu planning expertise, and often a degree from a recognized culinary school or equivalent professional experience. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, food safety certifications, and menu management software are typically required. Exceptional communication, discretion, adaptability, and time management are crucial soft skills for meeting client preferences and maintaining privacy. These abilities ensure consistently high-quality, personalized meals and seamless service in a private household or exclusive setting.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Private Chef job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $90,386 per year, or $43.5 per hour.
Full-time Personal Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

Tiny Spoon Chef

White Plains, NY • On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
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, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE.
In this role, you'll 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.
Beyond weekly meal prep, our chefs also:
  1. Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties
  2. Teach cooking classes as a culinary instructor
  3. Lead corporate team-building cooking workshops
  4. Support special projects such as menu design and event catering

What Makes This Role Different from Restaurant Kitchen Jobs?
Unlike traditional restaurant sous chef or line cook jobs, this position offers:
  1. Consistent, predictable Monday-Friday hours (no REGULAR late nights or weekends)
  2. Direct client interaction and creative menu freedom
  3. 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: $24-28 per hour
Benefits:
  • 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

At our company, we value and recognize exceptional performance and dedication. As a testament to our commitment to employee growth and satisfaction, we offer a clear pathway to financial advancement. As a candidate, you can expect the opportunity for a well-deserved raise at the 1 year mark, contingent upon favorable performance evaluations. We believe in rewarding hard work, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
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, and have 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.
Please note that we use E-Verify to electronically confirm Form I-9 information to verify employee's 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)

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