Professional Chef - Fort Myers, FL

Flamingo is an innovative all-in-one resident engagement mobile app that specializes in providing premium services to luxury residential apartment communities. Our app connects residents with a range of exclusive events and services designed to enhance their living experience. These offerings include exciting resident events, diverse fitness classes, and personalized concierge services. Flamingo’s mission is to foster community connections and elevate the quality of life for residents by bringing unique, interactive, and enjoyable experiences directly to their doorstep. We work with luxury residential buildings across the country, ensuring that residents have access to the highest level of lifestyle amenities and engaging social opportunities in their own communities.

At Flamingo, we host a variety of resident events including cooking classes, catered parties, culinary experiences, and much more. These events are crafted to bring people together and celebrate the joy of food, fitness, and social interactions. As part of our commitment to exceptional service, we are actively seeking experienced, passionate chefs to join our team as freelance culinary instructors. This role offers an exciting opportunity to share your expertise and creativity in a dynamic environment tailored specifically for luxury apartment residents.

This freelance chef position is designed for culinary professionals who love engaging with others and have experience conducting hands-on cooking classes or catering events. The pay rate ranges between $300 to $500 or more per event, depending on the event size and duration. Availability is generally scheduled during weekday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm and may include weekends to accommodate special events. Our freelance chefs are key representatives of Flamingo, tasked with delivering an upbeat, professional, and memorable experience to each participant. Responsibilities include facilitating a variety of cooking classes such as sushi making, pasta preparation, desserts, Italian cuisine and more. Chefs will also be responsible for event preparation, time management, capturing moments through photography, and providing feedback following events.

We ensure that all staff operate in a safe and supportive environment, especially given the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19. As such, we are currently recruiting top culinary professionals who are eager to join our team when restrictions ease. This role requires strong communication skills, proficiency with email and phone, and the ability to accurately report attendance data post-event. Candidates should have a valid chef certification or license, along with 2-3 years of relevant experience in facilitating cooking classes or catering services. If you are a culinary expert with a passion for event-based cooking and community engagement, we encourage you to apply. Join Flamingo to help create unforgettable culinary experiences that enhance community living and bring residents closer together.