Private Chef Jobs in Washington, DC

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There are currently 114 Private Chef jobs in Washington, DC hiring this May 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Private Chef, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Private Chef Job in Your Area

Working as a Private Chef in Washington offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Private Chef positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Private Chef work in your area, Private Chef jobs close to you, or local Private Chef openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Private Chef

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Private Chef duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Private Chef Jobs Near You in Washington, DC

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 114 Private Chef jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Private Chef Jobs in Washington, DC

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[HIRED] Private Chef Job

at White House Nannies
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Flexible working hours

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

opportunity for creative expression

opportunity for creative expression

Access to high-quality ingredients

Access to high-quality ingredients

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

opportunity to work in a private household

opportunity to work in a private household

Use of fresh local ingredients

Use of fresh local ingredients

Creative freedom

Creative freedom

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

potential for long-term engagement

potential for long-term engagement

Chef Manager

at Metz Culinary Management
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

bonus eligibility

bonus eligibility

Personal Chef — Washington Dc

at 365Taskers
Washington, DC, USA|
From $25.00 to $75.00

From $25.00 to $75.00

Hourly

Hourly

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

Weekly payouts

Weekly payouts

Work with real customers

Work with real customers

Independent work environment

Independent work environment

Opportunity for growth

Opportunity for growth

Supportive platform

Supportive platform

[HIRED] Part-time Chef

at White House Nannies
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Use of high-quality ingredients

Use of high-quality ingredients

Opportunity to work in a private home

Opportunity to work in a private home

professional growth

professional growth

Positive family interaction

Positive family interaction

Sous Chef - Washington, DC

at Tatte Bakery and Café
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $64,000.00 to $77,000.00

From $64,000.00 to $77,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Quarterly bonus program

Quarterly bonus program

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Immigration reimbursement program

Immigration reimbursement program

401(k) with a vesting match

401(k) with a vesting match

Free EAP employee assistance programs

Free EAP employee assistance programs

Flexible schedule with no late nights

Flexible schedule with no late nights

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

free meals and drinks

free meals and drinks

Exciting potential for growth

Exciting potential for growth

Cook

at Salvation Army
Washington, DC, USA|
Exact $18.50

Exact $18.50

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

DIETITIAN

at The George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

employee wellness program

employee wellness program

Prep Cook - Uchi Washington D.C.

at Uchi Restaurants
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $18.40 to $21.00

From $18.40 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employer matched 401k

Employer matched 401k

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Chef/Sous Chef

at Peace Ventures World-Wide
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $55,000.00 to $70,000.00

From $55,000.00 to $70,000.00

Salary

Salary

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Executive Chef

at Harvard University
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Wellbeing resources

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Banquet Chef

at Marriott International, Inc
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Executive Chef

at Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $80,000.00 to $90,000.00

From $80,000.00 to $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness reimbursements

Wellness reimbursements

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Executive Chef

at Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $80,000.00 to $90,000.00

From $80,000.00 to $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Health and well-being resources

Health and well-being resources

Event Chef

at Design Cuisine
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $76,600.00 to $104,900.00

From $76,600.00 to $104,900.00

Salary

Salary

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

weekly paycheck

weekly paycheck

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

competitive pay

competitive pay

Head Chef

at Moxies
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $80,000.00 to $85,000.00

From $80,000.00 to $85,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Sous Chef

at Elena James
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Career progression

Career progression

Professional Development

Professional Development

Executive Chef

at The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $100,000.00 to $120,000.00

From $100,000.00 to $120,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Sushi Chef

at DC Capitol
Washington, DC, USA|
From $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

Salary

Salary

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Executive Chef

at Ted's Bulletin
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive Salary and Bonus plan

Competitive Salary and Bonus plan

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

paid holiday

paid holiday

Employee shift meal

Employee shift meal

employee dining discount

employee dining discount

Health savings account

Health savings account

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Executive Chef

at Aramark
Washington, DC, USA|
Up to $98,000.00

Up to $98,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

work/life resources

work/life resources

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Executive Chef

at Harvard University
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Pastry Chef

at Marriott
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Up to $96,000.00

Up to $96,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

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