Entry Level Personal Chef Jobs
New grad personal chef jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of menus or hands-on internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Food & Beverage, Hospitality & Tourism, and Retail, with employers like Sodexo, Sage Hospitality, and Station Casinos hiring at this level now.
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At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests, and our communities. We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility, and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words; they’re how we do things every day.
Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring:
Gaucho Chef
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepare and cook special cuts of beef and other meats according to traditional Brazilian “churrasco” recipes.
- Season and grill food according to prescribed traditional method and to guests’ specific requests.
- Portion, garnish and present to patron in style of Brazilian “gaucho.”
- Answer guests’ questions concerning “churrasco”-style food and represent and convey Brazilian “gaucho” culture and demeanor.
- Maintain cleanliness of the grill area.
- Complete any beginning or closing shift duties.
Requirements
- Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and work at a quick pace.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.
Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date. Additionally, Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.
Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer
Fogo de Chão provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HRSupport@fogo.com.
At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests, and our communities. We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility, and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words; they’re how we do things every day.
Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring:
Gaucho Chef
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepare and cook special cuts of beef and other meats according to traditional Brazilian “churrasco” recipes.
- Season and grill food according to prescribed traditional method and to guests’ specific requests.
- Portion, garnish and present to patron in style of Brazilian “gaucho.”
- Answer guests’ questions concerning “churrasco”-style food and represent and convey Brazilian “gaucho” culture and demeanor.
- Maintain cleanliness of the grill area.
- Complete any beginning or closing shift duties.
Requirements
- Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and work at a quick pace.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.
Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date. Additionally, Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.
Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer
Fogo de Chão provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HRSupport@fogo.com.
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Entry Level Personal Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level personal chef job?
Start by building a portfolio of menus, sample meal plans, or photos of dishes you have prepared for clients, family, or during culinary school projects. Employers at this level look for candidates who demonstrate a clean food-handling record, flexibility with dietary restrictions, and reliability. Completing a culinary certificate, staging in a professional kitchen, or picking up freelance meal-prep clients strengthens your application considerably.
Which companies hire entry level personal chefs?
Companies hiring entry level personal chefs right now include Sodexo, Sage Hospitality, and Station Casinos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from private household staffing agencies, boutique meal-prep services, luxury senior living communities, and high-net-worth individual households looking for dedicated culinary support.
Are there remote entry level personal chef jobs?
Yes, though most personal chef work is inherently on-site, some adjacent roles such as virtual meal planning consultation or recipe development do allow remote work. About 2% of entry level personal chef openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility should filter for those specific posting types when searching.
Are these new grad personal chef jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior personal chef roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little to no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically calls for zero to two years of experience and accepts culinary school projects, internships, or a strong recipe portfolio in place of a long employment history.
Which industries hire the most entry level personal chefs?
Entry Level personal chef roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Hospitality & Tourism, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they serve clients who want dedicated, in-home culinary support or specialized meal programming and are willing to train promising candidates who demonstrate the right skills and attitude.