Create Unforgettable Dining Experiences. Leave the Restaurant Grind Behind.

Private Chef | Gather & ForgeCreate Unforgettable Dining Experiences. Leave the Restaurant Grind Behind.

Location:

Austin, TX & Surrounding AreasEmployment Type:

Full-Time / Flexible ScheduleYour Talent Deserves More Than a Restaurant Kitchen.

At Gather & Forge, we believe exceptional chefs deserve exceptional opportunities.

Instead of spending every night behind the line, you'll create unforgettable dining experiences inside beautiful homes, luxury vacation rentals, ranches, wineries, and private estates across Central Texas.

Every event is different.

Every menu is custom.

Every client is excited to have you there.

If you're passionate about hospitality, love creating incredible food, and enjoy connecting with people, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• As a Gather & Forge Private Chef, you'll be responsible for creating elevated dining experiences from start to finish.

Your role includes

• Designing custom menus alongside clients
• Shopping for fresh ingredients
• Preparing and cooking meals on-site
• Providing warm, professional table service
• Creating memorable experiences not just meals
• Leaving every kitchen spotless before you leave
• No repetitive restaurant menu.

No ticket printer.

No late-night kitchen chaos.

Just great food and incredible experiences.

Why Chefs Love Working With UsFlexible SchedulingChoose events that fit your lifestyle.

Creative FreedomEvery menu is built around the client not a corporate recipe book.

Competitive PayExcellent event-based compensation plus generous gratuities.

Premium ClientsCook for birthdays, weddings, corporate retreats, anniversaries, luxury vacations, and exclusive private events.

Work in Beautiful LocationsFrom lake houses and luxury Airbnbs to private estates and vineyards throughout Central Texas.

Small Team CultureYou'll never feel like another number. We value our chefs, support their growth, and celebrate their creativity.

Who We're Looking ForWe're searching for chefs who genuinely love creating memorable experiences.

• You may be a great fit if you have:3+ years of professional culinary experience
• Fine dining or upscale hospitality experience preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently in unfamiliar kitchens
• Strong organization and time management
• Passion for hospitality and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and professional appearance
• Most importantly, we're looking for people who care about making guests feel special.

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with:
• Fine dining
• Farm-to-table cuisine
• Wine pairings
• Multi-course tasting menus
• Dietary accommodations
• Interactive chef experiences
• Luxury hospitality
• This Isn't Catering.
• This isn't restaurant work.
• This is hospitality at its highest level.
• You'll build relationships with clients, customize every menu, tell stories through food, and create evenings they'll remember for years.
• If that excites you, you'll fit right in.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay
• Tips paid directly to you
• Work-life balance
• Creative menu development
• Professional growth opportunities
• Supportive chef community
• Opportunity to cook in some of Central Texas' most beautiful homes
• Join Gather & Forge
• If you're ready to trade the restaurant rush for meaningful culinary experiences and become part of one of Austin's premier private chef teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us redefine private dining one unforgettable meal at a time.