Your talent. More tables.

Become a personal chef.
A career with room for you.

Bring your food to people who appreciate it. Join Chefpost to cook for clients at home, share your signature dishes and set availability that fits your life.

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Start with your name, email, phone and location.

Chef wearing a Chefpost apron
Set your availabilityShare your own cooking styleJoin a community of chefs
Make your craft personal

There is more than one
way to be a chef.

From making a busy week easier to creating the dinner everyone remembers, choose the kind of cooking you want to bring to the table.

01 / EVERYDAY CONNECTION

Weekly meal prep

Cook meals around a household’s tastes and routines. Put your skills to work in a way clients can enjoy all week.

02 / SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Private dinners & events

Showcase your menus for birthdays, holidays and evenings with friends, with the connection of cooking in a client’s home.

03 / YOUR KNOW-HOW

Cooking experiences

Share techniques, favorite recipes and the joy of cooking with people who want to learn from a chef.

Chef preparing plates in a home kitchen
Independence, with community

Your food.
Your personal touch.

Build your culinary work around your strengths. Bring the dishes you love, connect with clients who value your cooking and share in a community of chefs and home cooks.

Whether you are exploring personal chef work or growing an existing practice, we would love to hear from you.

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A simple first step

Let’s get to know you.

01

Introduce yourself

Open the short application and leave your name, email, phone and location.

02

Tell us where you cook

Select your area. If it is not listed, choose Other so you can still apply.

03

Explore the fit

Our team can discuss your cooking experience, services and availability as the application moves forward.

Calling D.C. & Virginia chefs.

Chefpost is serving Washington D.C. and Virginia, and we are growing our chef community. Bring your local knowledge and your signature cooking.

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Before you apply

A few things to know.

Who can apply?

Chefpost welcomes professional chefs and experienced home cooks who want to cook for clients in their homes. Tell us where you are based to start the conversation with our team.

What do I need for the first step?

The initial form asks for your first and last name, email address, phone number and location. You do not need to upload a résumé or menu to complete this first step.

Can I choose my availability?

Yes. Chefpost lets you set your availability around your schedule. You can explore opportunities for recurring meal prep, private dinners and special occasions.

Can I apply from Washington D.C. or Virginia?

Yes. We are welcoming chef applications from Washington D.C. and Virginia. Choose Other in the application form if your location is not listed.

Does applying guarantee bookings?

No. Applying starts a conversation with Chefpost. Fit, service area, availability and client demand determine the opportunities available.

Have a question? Talk with the Chefpost team.