Professional Chef - Durham, NC

Flamingo is a cutting-edge mobile application designed to enhance resident engagement within luxury residential apartment communities. It serves as an all-in-one platform providing premium services tailored to elevate the living experience of residents in upscale apartment buildings. Flamingo specializes in curating unique, high-quality experiences including resident events, fitness classes, and concierge services, all integrated within one seamless digital interface. Their resident events portfolio is rich and varied, featuring Cooking Classes, Catered Parties, Culinary Events, and much more, aiming to foster a vibrant community atmosphere and offer added value to residents.\n\nCurrently, Flamingo is seeking experienced and passionate chefs to join their team as freelance culinary experts. This role offers an exciting opportunity for certified chefs to engage directly with customers by facilitating cooking classes and catering for exclusive events. With pay rates ranging from $300 to $500 or more per event, this freelance position provides both flexibility and the chance to share culinary expertise in a social and enjoyable setting. The role demands not only culinary skill but also excellent interpersonal abilities, as chefs will represent Flamingo's brand, delivering memorable and professional experiences that resonate well with residents. Chefs are expected to lead classes in diverse cuisines—including sushi, pasta, desserts, Italian, and more—across various time slots primarily in the evenings and weekends to meet resident availability.\n\nThe ideal candidate will bring 2-3 years of relevant experience, hold certification or licensure as a chef, and have a proven track record in hosting or catering events. Additionally, they must demonstrate strong organizational skills as event setup, punctuality, and post-event reporting with attendance tracking and feedback submission are essential duties. The ability to engage customers with positivity and professionalism, take event photos, and maintain smooth communication with Flamingo’s team also forms a core part of the responsibilities. This freelance role is ideal for chefs who relish sharing their passion for cooking, enjoy community engagement, and want to build a flexible schedule around these exciting culinary event opportunities. Candidates interested in joining Flamingo as freelance culinary professionals should submit a brief cover letter along with their resume and certifications for consideration. Due to demand-driven opportunities, positions may not be immediately available, but qualified applicants will be contacted.