Top 129 Chef Jobs in Kentucky

Full Time Private Chef
Staffing At Tiffanies —Louisville, KY
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid holidays
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Full Time Private Chef
Staffing at Tiffanie's —Louisville, KY
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid holidays
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Executive Chef & Culinary Director
Sweet Lawn Farm —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- In person
- Hospitality
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
Barn8 —Goshen, KY
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Pastry Chef
OLE Restaurant Group —Louisville, KY
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Math
- Bakery
- Store discount
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager/Chef - BRU, Fort Mitchell
BRU Burger Bar - Fort Mitchell —Fort Mitchell, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Chef
Steak & Stone —Leitchfield, KY
- $40,000 - $48,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- On-the-job training
- Flexible schedule
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Executive Chef (Multi-Unit)
Morrison Healthcare —Owensboro, KY
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Acute care
- Background check
- Hospital
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Full-Time Sous Chef at Highgrove at Tates Creek
Continental Senior Living Management LLC —Lexington, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Kitchen
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Cook/Chef
Treyton Oak Towers —Louisville, KY
- $13 - $25 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager
Elior Collegiate Dining —Owensboro, KY
- Up to $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- University
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
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Kitchen Manager World of Beer
World of Beer Louisville —Louisville, KY
- $54,000 - $57,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Casual dining restaurant
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Corner Cafe Sous Chef
The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs —Franklin, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Chef Manager
Sodexo —Lexington, KY
- $53,720 - $69,520 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Chef Manager
Aramark —Louisville, KY
- Customer service
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
Executive Chef - Collegiate Hospitality
Aramark —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- University
Executive Chef 1
Sodexo —Lexington, KY
- $61,710 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Executive Sous Chef - Football Dining
Sodexo Live! —Louisville, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Kitchen Manager - Lexington, KY
J. Alexander's Restaurants —Lexington, KY
- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
10d
Culinary Sous Chef - Thomas More University
Aramark —Crestview Hills, KY
- Mid-level
- University
- 1 year

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Full Time Private Chef

Staffing At Tiffanies
Louisville, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid holidays

Qualifications

Food & beverage industry purchasing experience
Kitchen health and safety standards
Assisting with meal planning
Food service health code compliance
Food service inventory management
Driver's License
Experience working with children
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Commercial kitchen cleaning
Meal preparation
Grocery shopping assistance
Menu writing
Materials management in food and beverage
Food ordering
Global sourcing
Meal planning
Household meal planning
Kitchen organization

Full Job Description

Location: Louisville, Kentucky, 40223

Start Date: 2026-09-15

Description:

Schedule and Compensation

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00/9:00 AM–3:00/4:00 PM
Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience
Start Date: September 15, 2026
Travel: Domestic and international travel required

Benefits

7 paid vacation days
5 paid personal/sick days
7 paid holidays
$450 per month health and wellness stipend
Household vehicle available for work-related driving

About the Family

A warm, low-key family in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking an experienced Full-Time Private Chef to take ownership of the family’s meal planning, ingredient sourcing, and daily meal preparation.

The household includes three children, ages 8, 6, and 8 months, as well as two dogs. The family enjoys spending time together at home and places a strong emphasis on delicious, clean eating made with exceptionally high-quality ingredients.

They are looking for a Chef who genuinely enjoys creating flavorful, nourishing meals and understands that healthy food should still be something the entire family looks forward to eating.

The family also travels to their residences in Florida, Michigan, and the United Kingdom during school breaks, and the Chef will travel with them as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

Plan and prepare fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the family during the workweek
Create delicious, clean-eating meals using fresh, premium-quality ingredients
Develop weekly menus based on the family’s preferences, schedules, and nutritional goals
Prepare additional meals for the family to enjoy over the weekend, including fully prepared meals that can easily be reheated and served, healthy grab-and-go options, and prepared components that make weekend meals simple and convenient
Source exceptional fresh, seasonal, organic, and specialty ingredients whenever appropriate
Identify and utilize excellent local markets, farms, butchers, fishmongers, specialty purveyors, and other trusted food sources
Handle grocery shopping and ingredient procurement
Prepare meals that appeal to both adults and children while maintaining the family’s clean-eating preferences
Thoughtfully package, label, and store prepared meals for easy use
Accommodate changing schedules, children’s activities, guests, and family needs
Maintain an exceptionally clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
Manage pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and household food inventory
Properly store and rotate ingredients and minimize food waste
Prepare meals for occasional guests and small-scale entertaining
Travel with the family domestically and internationally as needed
Coordinate ingredient sourcing, menu planning, and kitchen needs while traveling

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced Private Chef with a proven background working within private homes and a genuine passion for clean eating, exceptional ingredients, and outstanding food.

This Chef understands how to create health-conscious meals that are flavorful, satisfying, and approachable for the entire family. They have excellent knowledge of ingredient quality and take pride in sourcing the best available produce, proteins, seafood, and specialty products.

The right candidate will be calm, warm, organized, proactive, and comfortable becoming a trusted presence within a family home. They should be able to anticipate the family’s needs, work independently, and adapt easily as schedules and preferences change.

Requirements

Previous professional Private Chef experience within a private household is required
Significant experience preparing daily meals for a family
Excellent culinary skills and strong knowledge of clean, health-conscious cuisine
Demonstrated ability to create nutritious food that is also highly flavorful and appealing
Exceptional knowledge of premium ingredient sourcing and food quality
Experience cooking for both adults and children
Ability to plan and prepare meals ahead for weekends and grab-and-go needs
Strong menu-planning, purchasing, and organizational skills
Excellent food safety and kitchen sanitation practices
Experience managing grocery shopping, pantry inventory, and food purchasing
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Comfortable working in a household with children and two dogs
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Professional, discreet, dependable, and flexible
Excellent references from previous private household employer

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