Private Chef

Hiring :   Freelance Private Chefs

About Us

The Culinistas is a culinary resource that gives everyone the freedom and confidence to connect around a meal. We match vetted private chefs with households for in-home meal prep, gatherings, cooking class demos and custom needs—like full time or traveling positions. As a company built by and for chefs, we deeply value the creativity and specialness of each chef, and feel proud to continue expanding our culinary community.

Main Markets :   NYC, the Hamptons, Washington D.C., Austin, Los Angeles, and San Francisco

Growing Markets :   Upstate New York, Northern New Jersey, Westchester County, Connecticut

Job Description

We offer private chef opportunities that fit your schedule and needs. As a Culinista chef, you have the opportunity to pursue your culinary passion without sacrificing a stable and balanced life.

• Work on your terms : meal prepping a few times a week, dinner parties every weekend, or two months of full time summer work.
• Career Growth : We hire chefs straight from culinary school as well as lauded culinary talents looking for their next challenge.
• Easy Admin : You love to cook, not do paperwork. We handle the booking, logistics, menu selection, and billing, so you can focus on what happens in the kitchen.
• Travel Opportunities : We offer seasonal work and traveling positions for chefs who are interested in temporarily relocating.

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To Apply

Apply via our website ( www.theculinistas.com ) and select "Become a Culinista Chef" in the upper righthand corner. This will bring you to our chef overview page where you can apply based on your nearest market.  We review website applicants much more consistently. Chefs that only apply through Culinary Agents may not be seen by our Hiring Team.