Personal Chef

Personal Chef

Location: Long Beach, CA

Pay: $30.00 to $60.00 per hour

About the Role

Viva Chefs is a platform that connects experienced chefs with families looking for high quality meals prepared in their homes. We work with talented chefs who enjoy cooking independently, interacting with clients, and creating customized menus based on each household’s preferences.

We are currently looking for professional chefs in the Long Beach area who have strong culinary fundamentals and are comfortable working directly in a client’s home environment. This role is ideal for chefs with restaurant experience who are looking to supplement their income with flexible personal chef work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in clients’ homes according to their dietary preferences and requirements

• Plan menus in collaboration with clients, tailoring dishes to their tastes and dietary needs

• Shop for groceries as needed and manage ingredients for each cooking session

• Handle the full cooking process from preparation to plating and storage of meals

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen during and after each cooking session

• Provide a friendly and professional experience for clients during each visit

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional kitchen experience (restaurant, catering, or similar)

• Experience as a personal chef or private chef is strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment

• Ability to work independently in a client’s home

• Professional, reliable, and comfortable interacting with clients

• Flexible availability for weekly or occasional bookings

• Experience cooking Indian cuisine is a strong plus

Benefits

• Flexible schedule choose when you want to work

• Competitive hourly earnings based on experience and client demand

• Opportunity to build a portfolio of private clients through the platform

• Work independently while focusing on cooking rather than marketing or client acquisition

Job Type: Contract, Temporary

Commute Requirement

Ability to commute to Long Beach, CA for client sessions.