Full-time Personal Chef - Conshohocken, PA

Our company is a leading personal chef service dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences directly to our clients' homes. We are committed to providing delicious, nutritious, and customized meals tailored to the unique tastes and dietary needs of each client. As a prominent player in the personal chef industry, we pride ourselves on creating meaningful connections between chefs and clients while fostering career growth and work-life balance for our culinary professionals. With a diverse portfolio of services that extend beyond weekly meal preparation to private dining events, cooking classes, and corporate workshops, we offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment that encourages creativity, leadership, and innovation.

We are currently seeking a full-time Personal Chef to join our vibrant team. This role provides a unique opportunity for culinary professionals who are looking to move beyond the demanding schedules typical of traditional restaurant positions such as sous chefs or line cooks. Our Personal Chef position offers consistent Monday through Friday hours, from 8am to 6pm, allowing for evenings and weekends to be free — an ideal arrangement for those seeking work-life balance without compromising career advancement. As a Personal Chef, you will manage approximately 8 to 9 clients per week, overseeing weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up. This close client interaction allows you to build strong relationships and refine your culinary creativity across a variety of cuisines.

Beyond weekly meal preparation, you will have the chance to expand your skills and impact through hosting intimate private dining events and dinner parties, teaching cooking classes as a culinary instructor, leading corporate team-building cooking workshops, and supporting special projects including menu design and event catering. This multifaceted role offers diverse responsibilities that help you develop a broad skill set and open doors for leadership and educational opportunities within the culinary field.

Unlike the restaurant kitchen environment, this position offers direct client engagement and the freedom to express your culinary creativity without the constraints of a traditional kitchen. Our company invests significantly in the professional development of our chefs through hands-on training, mentorship programs, and career development initiatives. We believe that dedication and creativity should be rewarded and provide our chefs with clear pathways to advance into roles as private chefs, event chefs, or culinary leaders.

With competitive pay ranging from $25 to $28 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans like 401k with matching, health, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days, along with disability, life insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, and flexible spending accounts, we aim to support our team members holistically. Paid time off, profit sharing, and unlimited referral bonuses further enhance the employee experience. Additionally, we are committed to recognizing outstanding performance with opportunities for raises after the initial year based on favorable performance evaluations.

For this role, applicants should have 2 to 4 years of cooking experience, including a minimum of one year of culinary industry experience. Prospective candidates must possess essential certifications such as ServSafe Manager certification and state-specific allergen training. A reliable vehicle is also required for this role. Familiarity or previous experience with computer systems, email, Google Workspaces, and social media is preferred to help with client communication and engagement. Travel may be required during training, which is compensated by the company.

The interview process consists of a 15-minute fit call, a video interview, a benchmark test where candidates cook a meal (reimbursed), and a paid full-day stage. We encourage candidates to submit a cover letter along with their application. Our company follows rigorous employment verification via E-Verify to confirm eligibility and performs background checks for all candidates offered a position.

This Personal Chef role is a fantastic opportunity for culinary professionals who seek a balanced lifestyle while indulging their passion for cooking and client interaction in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Join us to advance your culinary career while enjoying predictable schedules, creative freedom, and diverse job functions that make every workday engaging and fulfilling.