What are the responsibilities and job description for the 🚨 NOW HIRING: Elite Chefs in NYC & NJ | Contract Role (1099) 🚨 position at Foodies & Chefs?
We’re expanding our team of elite chefs to meet the growing demand for high-end culinary experiences.
We're looking for 15 experienced, certified chefs to lead events across NYC and New Jersey — ranging from intimate private dinners to full-scale galas serving 1,000 guests.
✅ Work your own hours – take the events that fit your schedule
✅ Grow your brand – we market you to premium clientele
✅ Get featured in university, corporate, and private events
✅ No subscription fee for the first 100 chefs onboarded
✅ Recurring gigs available — not just one-offs
✅ Freelance freedom – 1099 role, you maintain full independence
✅ Support team to help optimize your profile and event success
- Contract Type: Freelance / 1099
- Pay: Per event (varies by scope, guest count, and experience)
- Location: Must be based in New York City or New Jersey
- Have experience as a private chef, event chef, or catering lead
- Can manage full-service events from prep to plating
- Hold a culinary degree or professional certification
- Have excellent plating, timing, and guest interaction skills
- Are organized, reliable, and passionate about food
- Private chef dinners in luxury homes
- Corporate cocktail parties and receptions
- VIP university events and seasonal galas
- Celebrity-hosted and branded culinary activations
- Ongoing opportunities — not just one-time gigs
- Create your chef profile at: foodiesnchefs.com
- Upload your menus, photos, and experience
- Build your personal portfolio
- Get discovered by event planners and private clients
Be one of the first 100 chefs to join and skip the subscription fees for life. This is your chance to tap into high-end events, grow your exposure, and work on your own terms — all while being backed by a platform that champions quality, creativity, and culinary excellence.
🚀 Let’s build your culinary brand — one unforgettable event at a time.