Full-Time Travel Chef needed In OH and TX
Job Title: Private Travel Chef
Location: Cincinnati, OH / Fort Thomas, KY + Houston, TX
Schedule: Full-time; follows client’s travel schedule (detailed below)
Compensation: $90,000 – $100,000 (commensurate with experience)
Start Date: Flexible
Living Arrangement: Live-out in Cincinnati; housing provided in Houston if needed (Ideal candidate would be located in or near Cincinnati)
Schedule Overview
- August – February: Cincinnati-based
- February – April: Houston (full-time)
- April – May: Split schedule
- Monday–Thursday: Cincinnati
- Friday–Sunday: Houston
- June – July: Houston (full-time)
- Late July – February: Cincinnati-based
Position Overview
A high-profile client is seeking a skilled and adaptable Private Travel Chef to support his bi-city lifestyle between Cincinnati and Houston. The ideal candidate is passionate about health-conscious cuisine, enjoys global flavors, and thrives in a dynamic, travel-based role. This position is primarily for one individual, with occasional guest service.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
- Develop healthy, high-calorie, high-protein, high-carb meals
- Adhere to dietary restrictions (no acidic foods, including pineapple, citrus, etc)
- Create diverse, globally inspired menus (client enjoys steak and cuisines such as Indian, Mexican, Asian, etc.)
- Handle grocery shopping, ingredient sourcing, menu curation, and kitchen organization
- Prepare meals for occasional guests and entertaining
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen
- Adapt to a fluid travel schedule and changing needs
Qualifications
- Based near Cincinnati, OH/Fort Thomas, KY area, with the ability to travel regularly to Houston
- Prior experience as a Private Chef or in high-end culinary environments
- Strong understanding of nutrition-focused cooking
- Creative with international cuisine and menu development
- Highly organized, flexible, and self-sufficient
- Maintains strict discretion and respect for client privacy
- Comfortable working independently in a private home setting
Additional Details
- Primarily cooking for one individual, with occasional guests
- Client enjoys steak, bold flavors, and international cuisine
- Ideal candidate is adventurous, health-focused, and detail-oriented