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Friend that Cooks

Personal Chef - Denver

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$24.93/hr

As a Personal Chef, you'll create customized menus, shop for fresh ingredients, cook from scratch in clients' homes, and stock their refrigerators with meals they'll enjoy all week. Instead of ...

Denver Rescue Mission

CHEF - DENVER

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$20.75 - $22.31/hr

The Chef reports to the Denver Food Services leadership team (i.e. Supervisor, Manager or Director ... These practices include but are not limited to: appropriate personal hygiene, food preparation, and ...

Denver Rescue Mission

CHEF - DENVER

Denver, CO

$20.75 - $22.31/hr

The Chef reports to the Denver Food Services leadership team (i.e. Supervisor, Manager or Director ... These practices include but are not limited to: appropriate personal hygiene, food preparation, and ...

Denver Rescue Mission

CHEF - DENVER

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$20.75 - $22.31/hr

The Chef reports to the Denver Food Services leadership team (i.e. Supervisor, Manager or Director ... These practices include but are not limited to: appropriate personal hygiene, food preparation, and ...

Denver Rescue Mission

CHEF - DENVER

Denver, CO

$20.75 - $22.31/hr

The Chef reports to the Denver Food Services leadership team (i.e. Supervisor, Manager or Director ... These practices include but are not limited to: appropriate personal hygiene, food preparation, and ...

the Chef Agency

Sous Chef (Aspen)

Aspen, CO

$65K - $75K/yr

M/D/V, PTO, Bonus High End Steakhouse looking to hire an experienced Sous Chef. Qualifications: โ€ข 3+ years of kitchen management experience at high volume and elevated restaurants โ€ข Passionate ...

Compass Group

Sous Chef

Lakewood, CO ยท On-site

$50K - $67K/yr

Sous Chef Salary: 65,000-75,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit ... Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in ...

The Little Nell

Sous Chef

Aspen, CO

$70K - $80K/yr

... personal service delivered by The Little Nell team, along with effortless ski-in/ski-out access to ... The Sous Chef also steps in to lead the kitchen during the Chef de Cuisine's absence, ensuring ...

Compass Group

Sous Chef

Lakewood, CO

$50K - $67K/yr

Sous Chef Salary: 65,000-75,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit ... Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in ...

Bon Appetit

Sous Chef

Lakewood, CO ยท On-site

$50K - $67K/yr

Sous Chef Salary: 65,000-75,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit ... Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in ...

Compass Group

Sous Chef

Lakewood, CO ยท On-site

$50K - $67K/yr

Sous Chef Salary: 65,000-75,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit ... Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in ...

Compass Group Ltd

Chef Manager

Denver, CO ยท On-site

Chef Manager Salary: 65,000-75,000 Our passion is food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are ... personal leave. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to ...

Keystone Resort

Sous Chef

Keystone, CO

$57K - $62K/yr

Must practice good personal hygiene and safe food handling skills * Help the Chef maintain all par levels for the kitchen * Assist in creating schedules for the coming weeks * Assist in all aspects ...

BETHESDA GROUP

Chef - PRN

Colorado Springs, CO

$18/hr

Chef/ Cook - PRN We are seeking a PRN Chef/Cook to support the dining needs of our senior residents ... Personal, Sick and Holidays * Paid Volunteer Program * Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Vail Resorts

Sous Chef

Keystone, CO ยท On-site

$57K - $62K/yr

Must practice good personal hygiene and safe food handling skills * Help the Chef maintain all par levels for the kitchen * Assist in creating schedules for the coming weeks * Assist in all aspects ...

BETHESDA GROUP

Chef - PRN

Colorado Springs, CO ยท On-site

$18/hr

Chef/ Cook - PRN We are seeking a PRN Chef/Cook to support the dining needs of our senior residents ... Personal, Sick and Holidays * Paid Volunteer Program * Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Keystone Resort

Sous Chef

Keystone, CO ยท On-site

$57K - $62K/yr

Must practice good personal hygiene and safe food handling skills * Help the Chef maintain all par levels for the kitchen * Assist in creating schedules for the coming weeks * Assist in all aspects ...

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How much do personal chef jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for personal chef in Colorado is $73,263.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,200.00 and $94,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Is a Personal Chef?

Personal Chefs plan and prepare meals for their clients. Some cook in their clients' homes or offices, while others work in a professional kitchen or their own kitchen and transport the meals to their clients. In this role, you may work for just one client or have several clients at the same time. Your job duties include discussing meal preferences and dietary restrictions with your client, shopping for ingredients, and preparing the meals. If you cook in your client's home, you are also responsible for cleaning up and putting away kitchen tools. Personal Chefs may cook meals a few times a week or every day, depending on their client's contract expectations.

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

To thrive as a Personal Chef, you need advanced culinary skills, menu planning expertise, and relevant food safety certifications such as ServSafe. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, inventory management software, and dietary tracking tools is often required. Strong communication, adaptability, and discretion help build client trust and accommodate diverse preferences. These skills ensure personalized, high-quality service and client satisfaction in a highly customized culinary environment.

What is the difference between Personal Chef vs Private Chef?

AspectPersonal ChefPrivate Chef
CredentialsCulinary degree or certification often preferredSimilar credentials, often with additional experience in luxury settings
Work EnvironmentPrepares meals in clients' homes or for eventsWorks exclusively in private households or estates
Employer & IndustryServes individual clients, families, or small groupsEmployed by wealthy individuals or families for ongoing service
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched for personal meal services or custom meal prepOften searched for exclusive household or estate dining services

Both Personal Chefs and Private Chefs prepare customized meals for clients, often in private settings. The main difference lies in the scope: Personal Chefs typically serve multiple clients or families, while Private Chefs work exclusively for a single household or estate. Credentials and work environments are similar, but the Private Chef role is more specialized for high-end, long-term household employment.

What are personal chefs?

Personal chefs are culinary professionals who prepare customized meals for individuals or families, often in the clients' homes. They typically plan menus based on dietary preferences, shop for ingredients, cook meals, and sometimes provide meal storage instructions. Personal chefs may offer one-time services for special events or ongoing meal prep. Their services are tailored to meet the unique needs and tastes of each client, often accommodating allergies or specific nutritional requirements.

What are some common challenges Personal Chefs face when managing multiple clients?

Personal Chefs often juggle varying dietary preferences, schedules, and kitchen environments across different clients. One of the main challenges is efficiently planning menus and grocery shopping to accommodate unique tastes, allergies, and nutritional needs. Additionally, adapting quickly to unfamiliar kitchens and maintaining high food quality under time constraints requires strong organizational skills. Building clear communication with clients helps set expectations and ensures satisfaction.
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Infographic showing various Personal Chef job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,263 per year, or $35.2 per hour.
Personal Chef - Denver

Personal Chef - Denver

Friend that Cooks

Denver, CO โ€ข On-site

$24.93/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description


๏ปฟYou donโ€™t have to leave cooking to get your life back.

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You became a chef because you love creating incredible food, not because you wanted to spend every evening, weekend, and holiday at work.


At Friend That Cooks, you can keep doing what you love while building a career that leaves room for the rest of your life.


As a Personal Chef, you'll create customized menus, shop for fresh ingredients, cook from scratch in clients' homes, and stock their refrigerators with meals they'll enjoy all week. Instead of serving hundreds of anonymous guests, you'll build relationships with families who truly appreciate your talent and look forward to seeing you each week.


Why Our Chefs Love It


  • Monday-Friday daytime schedule (approximately 8-5)
  • Weekends are optional
  • Creative freedom to design personalized menus
  • Meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives
  • Variety. You'll cook everything from comfort food to international cuisine
  • We find the clients, you get to focus on cooking


We Take Care of Our Chefs


  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Company-matched retirement plan (full & part-time)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Overtime opportunities through optional dinner parties and cooking classes
  • Fuel reimbursement & equipment allowance
  • Referral bonuses up to $300
  • Much more


Who We're Looking For


Experienced line cooks, sous chefs, and culinary professionals who are passionate about food and helping people. If you're ready to leave the restaurant grind behind without leaving the kitchen behind, we'd love to meet you.


Pay & Benefits:
  • Starting pay at $23.93/hour, automatic raise to $24.93/hour at full time
  • Automatic overtime for parties and cooking lessons (part and full time)
  • $7/hr bonus while training others for those we certify as trainers (part and full time)
  • Pay for optional holiday parties 3x or more hourly rate (part and full time)
  • Yearly raises (part and full time)
  • Twice per year seasonal bonuses (part and full time)
  • Tenure bonuses and raises at 3 and 5 year marks (part and full time)
  • Frequent contests and bonus prizes (part and full time)
  • Occasional tips (part and full time)
  • Earn 7% of every hour worked for unrestricted flex pay (PTO) for holidays, sick and personal days (part and full time)
  • Three additional paid holidays per year (part and full time)
  • 401k with company contribution (part and full time)
  • Company profit sharing via 401k match for 401k participants (part and full time)
  • Heavily subsidized health, dental and vision insurance plan (full time)
  • Paid parental leave (part and full time)
  • Dependent care savings plan (part and full time)
  • Equipment allowance (part and full time)
  • Dining Benefit (part and full time)
  • Gas reimbursements (part and full time)
  • Generous referral rewards for referring chefs and clients (part and full time)
  • Free uniforms (part and full time)

Requirements:

What weโ€™re looking for in a candidate:

  • a minimum of 5 yearsโ€™ experience cooking in scratch restaurant kitchens
  • a culinary degree is preferred, but comparable experience can substitute
  • a passion for food, a large repertoire of ethnic and classic dishes and self-motivation to learn new recipes
  • a passion for helping and serving others
  • a reliable vehicle that you do not share
  • a smart phone with a data plan and comfortable with technology
  • responsible attitude and good communication skills