Personal Chef - Charlotte

Friend That Cooks Personal Chefs is a distinguished culinary service company specializing in providing custom, healthy, in-home meals tailored specifically to individual family preferences. The company is recognized for its commitment to both its clients and chefs, valuing personal connections and creative culinary expression. Operating primarily as a personal chef service, Friend That Cooks blends the comfort and convenience of dining at home with professional cooking expertise that meets high nutritional and taste standards. With a reputation for excellence and care, the company fosters long-lasting relationships between chefs and the families they serve.

This role focuses on talented and experienced line cooks and sous chefs who have a passion for creating delicious and nutritious meals, along with a heartfelt dedication to helping others. The position offers a unique work-life balance with weekday hours (typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), optional weekend shifts, and a supportive, flexible atmosphere. It is designed for culinary professionals who appreciate creative freedom in their work, enabling rapid skill growth and specialization in a variety of cuisines. Responsibilities include menu planning according to clients' dietary needs and preferences, grocery shopping, cooking multiple meals for the week, and ensuring the client's kitchen is clean and well-stocked by the end of each visit.

The company supports its chefs with an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off that employees manage themselves, retirement plans with company matching contributions, parental pay, and various bonuses and incentives. Additional perks include fuel reimbursements, equipment allowances, referral bonuses, and opportunities for overtime pay through special events like dinner parties and cooking lessons. Starting pay is competitive at $23.93 per hour with an automatic raise to $24.93 per hour for full-time employees.

Friend That Cooks Personal Chefs promotes a culture of respect, innovation, and continuous learning where chefs are trusted to exercise their culinary expertise creatively while maintaining a strong connection with clients. This position invites culinary professionals who thrive in a client-facing role, enjoy diverse cooking challenges, and aim to deliver an exceptional personalized dining experience from the comfort of the client’s home. If you are motivated by passion for food and service and seek a stable yet dynamic work environment, this role offers rewarding opportunities for growth, recognition, and professional fulfillment.