Join Our Chefs

Your talent opens the door. Your professionalism keeps you there.

CK Chefs is building a selective network of culinary professionals ready to take their careers into private service. Joining isn't automatic.

A CK Chef is more than a name on a roster.

Private service is different from a restaurant. You're entering someone's home. You're responsible for their meals, their preferences, their guests, and their experience.

You have to know how to cook — but you also need to know how to listen, communicate, adapt, anticipate, and hold discretion. That's what we look for.

You don't need decades of private chef experience. You do need to demonstrate potential, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to the craft.

Who We're Looking For

Talent at any stage — with the right character.

  • Culinary graduates and emerging chefs
  • Restaurant chefs transitioning into private service
  • Hospitality professionals moving into private households

We're especially interested in emerging talent with the skill, ambition, and desire to grow.

What We Look For

Six qualities, non-negotiable.

  • Professional
  • Discreet
  • Adaptable
  • Dependable
  • Communicative
  • Service-minded

Our Vetting Process

We take representing you seriously.

Depending on the role, the process may include:

1

Application

Tell us about your background, experience, skills, and career goals.

2

Interview

We get to know your personality, professionalism, work style, and where you want to go.

3

Experience & References

We verify relevant professional experience and references, and may arrange an on-site trial.

4

Skills & Service Evaluation

We assess your culinary and hospitality capabilities and your readiness for private service.

5

CK Chef Approval

Professionals who meet the standard join the CK Chef network and may be presented to clients.

What You Get

Access to work that isn't posted anywhere.

Depending on your experience and qualifications, CK Chefs may connect you with:

  • Private households
  • Estates
  • Private and charter yachts
  • Seasonal opportunities
  • Short-term assignments
  • Long-term placements

You also join a professional network built around a standard — not a job board.