For professional chefs
Earn $30/hr Doing
What You Love
GigChef connects professional chefs with clients across Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Philadelphia, and Houston. You pick your shifts. We handle everything else.
Guaranteed hourly rate
You keep what you earn. GigChef charges the client.
Average time to your first booking request
Simple process
How It Works
Sign up
Create your free chef profile in minutes. Add your cuisine specialties, availability, and location.
Get booked
Clients book you for home dinners, corporate events, and private parties. You get notified instantly.
Get paid
Show up, cook, get paid. Payment is released after the shift. Direct to your account.
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What Chefs Are Saying
“I was catering on weekends but with no consistent gigs. GigChef gave me 3 bookings in my first week. The $30/hr rate is real — no hidden cuts.”
Marcus T.
Los Angeles
“I set my own availability and only take shifts that work for me. It's the most flexible chef work I've ever found.”
Priya R.
Houston
Shift types
What You'll Do
Home dinner parties
2–10 guests
Corporate catering events
Offices and team lunches
Private event cooking
Celebrations and special occasions
Meal prep sessions
Weekly household meal prep
Who can apply
Requirements
We keep the bar reasonable — if you love cooking and can show up reliably, you're likely a great fit.
- Professional cooking experience (culinary school OR 2+ years commercial kitchen)
- Food handler certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Your own transportation (we operate in 7 major US cities)
- Passion for food and hospitality
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