Private Chef
food fire knivesFargo (ND)
About the role
Private Chef (Contract) Food Fire + KnivesLet’s talk about the restaurant industry for a second. You grind 60–80 hours a week. You cook someone else’s menu. You get yelled at by a ticket printer. And somehow… you’re still broke. Chefs work in one of the toughest and most underpaid industries on the planet. Food Fire + Knives was built to change that. We connect serious culinary talent with clients who want restaurant-level food in their homes, vacation rentals, and private venues. No dining room chaos. No ticket machine screaming. No owner telling you to “cut food cost.”Just you, your knives, and people who actually appreciate great food. The Job (If You Want to Call It That) This isn’t a kitchen job. This is your private chef business - powered by our platform. You’ll cook for:🔥 private dinner parties🔥 vacation rentals🔥 bachelorette weekends🔥 corporate retreats🔥 anniversary dinners🔥 high-end tasting menus🔥 family celebrations Sometimes it’s 2 guests. Sometimes it’s 20.But every event is the same mission: Show up. Cook something unforgettable. Leave the kitchen spotless. What You Control This is the part chefs love. ✔ You set your pricing ✔ You create your menus ✔ You choose when you work ✔ You accept the bookings you want We bring the customers, handle the billing, and manage the platform. You cook.
What We’re Looking For: Not influencers. Not TikTok chefs. Real chefs. You should have:
- Strong culinary skills (menu creation, cooking, plating)
- Experience sourcing quality ingredients
- Confidence interacting with guests
- Ability to run your own event like a pro
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
- Private chef, catering, or restaurant experience Culinary school is great. But skill, hustle, and professionalism matter more. The Kind of Chefs Who Crush It Here🔥 Restaurant chefs escaping the grind🔥 Sous chefs ready to build their own brand🔥 Private chefs tired of chasing clients🔥 Culinary badasses who want control of their craft The Bottom LineThe restaurant industry hides chefs in the back of the kitchen. We put them front and center. If you want to:
- cook your own menus
- make real money
- build your reputation
- work on your terms Then it’s time. Sharpen your knives. Join Food Fire + Knives and start cooking for people who actually give a damn.
Before you apply
Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.
Your profile is current
It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.
Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.
Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.